Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV
Thomas Arens
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionable advice on best bass fishing lures, fishing tackle, rod and reel setups, bass fishing gear, sonar and fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques.Get detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries including the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), and more. Learn proven tournament fishing strategies, how to catch big bass, how to find bass, and how to catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters every day.Whether you're searching for the best bass fishing podcast, daily fishing reports, bass fishing tips and tricks, or advanced bass fishing techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers everything you need to improve your fishing, stay on top of current conditions, and dominate on the water.Subscribe now for the latest bass fishing reports, fishing tips, and tournament strategies to help you catch more bass and become a better angler.
Virginia’s Hidden Bass Lakes: Giant Largemouth Near Williamsburg with Brain Boog
Williamsburg, Virginia, is surrounded by more bass fishing opportunities than many Mid-Atlantic anglers realize. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sits down with Brain Boog, a local tournament angler and Woods & Waters writer, to discuss largemouth bass, spotted bass, chain pickerel, and bowfin fishing throughout Williamsburg, Newport News, Gloucester, Suffolk, and the greater Hampton Roads region. he breaks down the lakes he has been fishing through a local electric-only tourna...
Jul 27
48 min
Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report with Captain Tom Weaver | Rockfish, Cobia, Pickerel & Stories
Captain Tom Weaver of Tom Weaver Fishing Guide Service joins the Fishing the DMV Podcast for an information-packed conversation about more than 35 years of fishing and working on the Chesapeake Bay. Operating from the Annapolis area, Captain Weaver offers light-tackle fishing, Chesapeake Bay fly fishing, and family-friendly fishing charters targeting everything from shallow-water rockfish and winter pickerel to bluefish, cobia, red drum, and other seasonal species. Captain Weaver shares how h...
Jul 23
58 min
Chesapeake Bay White Perch Fishing Guide and 11th Annual White Perch Open with Anglers Sports Center
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV!! I have on EJ from Anglers of Annapolis to discuss white perch fishing around Annapolis, Kent Island, the Severn River, the Magothy River, and Maryland’s tidal tributaries. Whether you are introducing a child to fishing or looking for a dependable summer bite, this conversation offers practical information you can use on your next trip. EJ is a lifelong Maryland angler who has fished the Chesapeake Bay since childhood and has been visiting Anglers ...
Jul 21
50 min
How to Catch Summer Susquehanna River Smallmouth with Chris Gorsuch
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Susquehanna River fishing guide Chris Gorsuch returns to Fishing the DMV for a detailed look at summer smallmouth bass fishing across one of Pennsylvania’s most recognizable river systems. From the main stem near Harrisburg and North Liverpool to the North Branch around Laceyville and the Endless Mountains, Chris explains what he is seeing from the fishery and how anglers can adjust when quality smallmouth are not holding in their usual p...
Jul 20
1 hr 6 min
Chesapeake Bay Cobia Fishing: Best Baits, Tackle & Summer Patterns with Capt. Nate Myers
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have o Captain Nate Myers of Catch N Memories for a deep dive into Chesapeake Bay cobia fishing and the unique sight-fishing culture that has developed across the Lower Bay and Virginia Beach region. With more than 15 years of experience chasing cobia from the Outer Banks to the Chesapeake Bay, Nate breaks down what anglers need to know about locating, presenting baits to and landing one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most unpredictable gamefish. This Che...
Jul 15
1 hr 20 min
James River & Chickahominy Summer Bass Fishing Secrets | July Bass Fishing Report
The James River and Chickahominy River summer bite is heating up! In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re joined by Hunter Smith and Len Bell from Fishing Pro Tech to break down everything anglers need to know heading from July into August. Hunter shares the latest fishing conditions, including rising tournament weights, water temperatures in the 80s, improving hydrilla and why the Chickahominy continues to be one of the most consistent areas in the entire river system. We also dive into su...
Jul 13
1 hr 16 min
Maryland’s Secret Bass Fishing Hotspot Nobody Talks About | Conowingo Reservoir
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Mickey to break down his back-to-back tournament victory on Conowingo Reservoir. Mickey explains how he prepared for an unusually early spring tournament, tracked smallmouth bass as they moved from their wintering areas toward spawning grounds, and adjusted when cold rain, powerful winds, rising water and changing current made tournament day a grind. After going nearly an hour without a bite, Mickey stayed patient and eventually put t...
Jul 10
1 hr 6 min
Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report: Low Water Bass Fishing, Grass Carp & Big Bait Trends
Smith Mountain Lake July Fishing Report: Low Water Bass Fishing, Grass Carp & Big Bait Trends On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Billy Kohls of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service for a full Smith Mountain Lake July fishing report and deep dive into summer bass fishing on Smith Mountain Lake. If you’re looking for the latest on Smith Mountain Lake bass fishing, Virginia bass fishing, low water bass fishing, and how to catch largemouth bass and smallmouth bass during tough sum...
Jul 8
56 min
Susquehanna River Smallmouth Kayak Tournament Breakdown with Jake Harshman
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by the man, the myth, the legend Jake Harshman! We’re talking all things Susquehanna River fishing as anglers get ready for the upcoming kayak tournament in July. Jake breaks down what makes the Susquehanna such a legendary smallmouth fishery, what anglers should expect this summer, and how to prepare for tournament conditions on one of the most iconic rivers in the country. From seasonal patterns and bait selection to river conditions,...
Jul 6
1 hr 16 min
Lake Chesdin Is Virginia’s Secret Big Bass Factory | 24 LB Bag Breakdown w/ Nick Passalacqua
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Virginia angler Nick Passalacqua to break down one of Central Virginia’s most underrated bass fishing regions — the James River, Appomattox River, Chickahominy River, and Lake Chesdin. Nick grew up minutes from the James and Appomattox, and in this conversation he gives us a true local’s perspective on how these fisheries set up, why the Appomattox fishes differently from the James, where tidal influence matters, and why Lake Chesdin may be...
Jul 2
43 min
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