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Navy Yard Getting a Tackle Shop (with a SWEET Patio overlooking the water) and there will be Beer – DC Tackle Shop Grand Opening Saturday!

Published May 8, 2026 at 11:45AM

Captain Tim

“DC’s only waterfront tackle shop at The Yards Marina. Local gear, live bait, cold beer, and real Potomac fishing advice—by FishThePotomac.”

“Grand Opening!
May 9th at 12pm

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the DC Tackle Shop — DC’s only waterfront tackle shop, right here at The Yards Marina!
🎣 Shop rods, reels, tackle & live bait
🍺 Enjoy a curated selection of beer & wine
🌊 Take in unbeatable waterfront views
🎉 Meet the FishThePotomac crew & connect with the local fishing community
🔥 Opening Day Highlights 🔥
🎁 Giveaways all day (gear, merch & more)
🏆 Contests with prizes for anglers and fans alike
🎤 Special guests from the local fishing scene
💥 Exclusive grand opening deals you won’t want to miss”

DC Tackle Shop shares this morning: (more…)

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In other new signs: Titanic Memorial Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 13, 2025 at 9:00AM

4th and P Streets, SW, near Fort McNair.

Thanks to Aaron for sending: “I’ve ridden my bike by here a million times and I know the Titanic Memorial is by the water, (more…)

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“persons who eat fish caught in the District of Columbia’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers need to consider eating less of those fish”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 23, 2024 at 9:00AM

photo by Erin

Speaking of fishing curiosities…

From DOEE:

“The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) has recently completed a tissue study of fish caught in DC waters. Results of the study indicate that persons who eat fish caught in the District of Columbia’s Potomac and Anacostia Rivers need to consider eating less of those fish. This notice does not pertain to fish purchased from restaurants, fish vendors, or supermarkets. (more…)

It’s been a minute since Kevin caught a monster catfish!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 12, 2024 at 3:15PM

Thanks to Kevin for sharing his latest catch from over the weekend:

“Popped over to Fletcher’s Cove late this afternoon. Hickory shad were biting, and then came this 32-pound blue catfish.”

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Interesting Tidbit about Fishing in Rock Creek Park

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 3, 2023 at 9:05AM

From Rock Creek Park NPS:

“August is National Fishing Month. In Rock Creek Park, fishing is only allowed downstream of the Porter Street Bridge and all angler’s must have a valid DC fishing license!”

I asked why the dividing line was at Porter and was told: (more…)

Nice Catch Kevin!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 12, 2023 at 9:05AM

photo by Kevin R Kosar

Thanks to Kevin for sharing this great catch over the weekend:

“Good fishing this morning at Fletcher’s Cove! This is 32-pounder. We boated 90+ pounds of catfish in 3 hours.”

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“30-pound blue catfish caught at Fletcher’s Cove in DC.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 6, 2022 at 11:05AM

photo by Kevin R Kosar

Thanks to Kevin for sharing his monster catch on Saturday.

Ed. Note: The PoPville Monster Catfish Record is 35 pounds recorded in 2019.

Incidentally Joyce asks: “I want to get back into fishing this summer in DC. Where can I get a fishing license? [You can get a fishing license from DOEE.] And what fishing spots do your readers recommend?“

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Also Not Good

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 31, 2020 at 9:35AM

Photo by Rosie Brinckerhoff

“Dear PoPville,

These are all dead fish I saw at the constitution gardens pond Sunday on the mall. I was just curious if anyone would know what possibly could have happened to all of them? (more…)

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Meanwhile at the Tidal Basin

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 18, 2020 at 10:55AM

Thanks to Karen for sending:

“Was riding my bike around the tidal basin when I saw this. The big is over 30 pounds.”

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“Blue cat from the DC tidal Basin”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 10, 2019 at 10:02PM

Thanks to Ronald for sending: “I caught this monster (31.5 pounds) on 11/8 @730, my buddy and I caught and released. Bait was chicken thighs soaked in grape Kool-aid and garlic salt.”

If you’d like to challenge the PoPville record for D.C. caught fish please send a photo in an email to [email protected] and let me know where you caught it.

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