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by Thomas Arens
Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, techniques, and tournament strategies for anglers in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, the podcast focuses on largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes, and the Chesapeake Bay. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts. Episodes break down bass fishing patterns and seasonal strategies—including pre-spawn, spawn, post-spawn, summer, fall, and winter fishing—and provide actionable advice on lures, tackle, rod and reel setups, gear, sonar, fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques. The podcast offers detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries such as the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, and Kerr Lake (Buggs Island). Learn proven tournament strategies, how to catch big bass, and how to locate and catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters regularly. Whether you're looking for bass fishing tips, daily fishing reports, or advanced techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast provides the tools to improve your fishing and stay current with on-the-water conditions.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 25m
Fall Bass Fishing in Virginia: Best October–November Lures, Techniques & Lake Reports
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I'm joined by John and Jared to break down the best fall bass fishing lures, techniques, and patterns for October and November across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic! We're talking fall bass fishing on Lake Anna, Buggs Island (Kerr Lake), Lake Gaston, the Shenandoah River, and surrounding fisheries as largemouth and smallmouth bass transition into their fall feeding patterns. What should you actually be throwing when bass start chasing baitfish into ...
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Chickahominy & James River Fall Bass Fishing Report: Best Baits, Tidal Patterns & New Gear with Fishing Pro Tech
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by Hunter Smith and Len Bell of Fishing Pro Tech for a late-October Chickahominy River and James River bass fishing report! We're breaking down the fall largemouth bass bite in Virginia, how recent storms and extreme high tides have impacted fishing, the best bass fishing lures for October and November, and some exciting new tackle hitting the shelves at Fishing Pro Tech! After weeks of northeast winds, heavy rain, and blowout tides, th...
- 3 weeks ago43 min
Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report: A Kayak Angler’s Perspective with Joshua Evans
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by kayak bass fishing tournament champion Joshua Evans for a full October Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report! We’re breaking down the changing conditions on the tidal Potomac River, the disappearing grass beds, fall bass fishing patterns, and what anglers need to know to find and catch more bass this fall! The Potomac River has been fishing differently this year, with historically productive areas like Mattawoman Creek and Smallwoo...
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Virginia Beach Fall Fishing with Captain Chris: Speckled Trout, Redfish & Nighttime Stripers
Virginia Beach fall fishing is changing fast! Captain Chris of VB Backwater Guide Services joins Fishing the DMV to break down the October and November fishing patterns for speckled trout, redfish (puppy drum), and striped bass in Virginia Beach and the lower Chesapeake Bay. We discuss why redfish numbers have declined in the shallow backwaters, when the fall speckled trout bite really turns on, and how to catch stripers and trout around dock lights after dark. After two difficult winters, Vi...
- Oct 7, 202640 min
Ocean City Maryland Fall Fishing Report: October Stripers, Flounder, Red Drum & Best Baits
The Ocean City, Maryland fall fishing season is beginning, and the recent nor’easter may have helped kickstart the October striped bass bite. Taylor from Always Bent Fishing joins Fishing the DMV to break down the latest Ocean City fishing report, what happened to the summer bite, where stripers are beginning to show up, and what anglers should expect around Ocean City Inlet, Route 50 Bridge, Assateague, Chincoteague and the surrounding Eastern Shore waters. We cover the transition from summe...
- Oct 5, 202654 min
Buggs Island Fall Fishing Report: Low-Water Bass, Stripers & October Patterns with Threadfin Guide Service
Buggs Island/Kerr Reservoir is roughly 11 feet low, but the fall bass and striper bite is still going strong. Zach from Threadfin Guide Service joins Fishing the DMV to break down where largemouth bass, spotted bass and striped bass are positioning during the extreme low-water conditions—and how anglers can adjust as the lake transitions into October and November. The severe drawdown has exposed rock veins, brush piles, points, boat ramps and other structure that anglers normally only see on ...
- Sep 30, 20261h 20m
James River & Chickahominy Bass Fishing: 24+ Pounds, LiveScope & urchin baits
How do you catch 24+ pounds of bass in roughly 90 minutes on the James River and Chickahominy River? Chaz and Jared break down their Elite 70 tournament win, including the perfect tidal window, an 8-pound largemouth, forward-facing sonar, the Koike bait, offshore cover, and the decisions that turned one morning into a winning Virginia bass fishing performance. The guys explain why they committed to making the run to the upper Chickahominy, how incoming tide, low light, current, grass, brush p...
- Sep 25, 202641 min
Bass Fishing Rods Explained: Power, Action, Guides & Custom Rod Building
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Mark from Catoctin Creek Custom Rods, a longtime Northern Virginia rod builder and angler, to break down the science, craftsmanship, and real-world performance behind modern fishing rods. Mark has been building custom fishing rods since establishing Catoctin Creek Custom Rods in 2009, and in this conversation we dive deep into what bass anglers should actually look for when choosing a rod. We cover: 🎣 Rod Power vs. Rod Action — W...
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About Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, techniques, and tournament strategies for anglers in the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, the podcast focuses on largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes, and the Chesapeake Bay. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts. Episodes break down bass fishing patterns and seasonal strategies—including pre-spawn, spawn, post-spawn, summer, fall, and winter fishing—and provide actionable advice on lures, tackle, rod and reel setups, gear, sonar, fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques. The podcast offers detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries such as the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, and Kerr Lake (Buggs Island). Learn proven tournament strategies, how to catch big bass, and how to locate and catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters regularly. Whether you're looking for bass fishing tips, daily fishing reports, or advanced techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast provides the tools to improve your fishing and stay current with on-the-water conditions.
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