Fishing the DMV
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.
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Episodes
619 episodes
September Lake Anna Bass Fishing Report | Best Baits & Fall Transition with SB Fishing and Matt McCluskey
September is here, and Lake Anna is setting up for one of the most interesting fall transitions we’ve seen in a while.On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by two guys who spend a ton of time on Lake Anna — Matt McCluskey and SB...
Northern Virginia Bass Fishing: The Grassroots Tournament Scene Is GROWING!
The crew from Lew’s Golf and Fish Club returns to the show to talk about one of the most unique grassroots fishing and golf communities growing in Northern Virginia. What started as a group of friends who simply wanted more people to fis...
STOP Throwing the Wrong Baits in September! | Fall Bass Fishing Guide
What are the BEST bass fishing lures to throw in September? In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the top September bass fishing baits, techniques, and patterns for catching largemouth and smallmouth bass during one of the toughest ...
11 Hour Show Part 2!!! Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report 2026 | Cobia, Rockfish, Snakehead & More
This is part two of the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV — an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon featuring some of the best fishing reports, techniques, fisheries discussions, conservati...
11 HOUR show Part 1!!! All Things Chesapeake Bay Fishing! 13 Reports, Tips & Secrets
Welcome to the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV!Get ready for an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon covering fishing reports, techniques, conservation, invasive species, striped bass, cobia, s...
Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Best Summer Baits & Patterns
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Captain Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Services and Jared from Jake’s Bait & Tackle break down how to catch summer smallmouth bass on the Shenandoah River during hot, low-wa...
Occoquan Reservoir Bass Fishing: Summer Baits That Get Bit
Occoquan Reservoir can humble even experienced bass anglers—but when you understand timing, rotation, and the right summer presentations, the Rez can produce some incredible largemouth bass fishing.In this episode of Fishing the DMV, loc...
(WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT) Kayak Bass Fishing SECRETS: Guntersville, Potomac & Rappahannock
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re coming to you on location from Jake’s Bait & Tackle for a wild conversation covering everything from the KBF National Championship on Lake Guntersville to the Rappahannock Ri...
How Ewing Minor WON the Susquehanna | BIG Smallmouth in Shallow Water
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Ewing Minor after another huge Susquehanna River victory to break down exactly how he approached one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the country—and how changing water, heavy fishing pr...
The BEST Smallmouth Tubes You’ve Never Heard Of ?! | River Rock Baits
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Robert of River Rock Baits. We talk tubes and about natural forage, and what really gets pressured bass to bite. If you fish the Shenandoah River, Susquehanna River, Juniata River, Potomac Riv...
Chickahominy River Bass Fishing: Topwater & Spinnerbait Tournament Pattern
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Ty to break down his second-place finish in the Virginia Bass Nation Kayak Series tournament on the Chickahominy River in Virginia. Ty landed 81.50 inches of largemouth bass while figuring out a changi...
Why Lake Anna Keeps Getting Better | DWR Biologist John Odenkirk
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologist John Odenkirk for an in-depth Lake Anna fishing report covering largemouth bass, northern snakeheads, striped bass, hybrid stripers, Sauge...
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 discus...
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, Cap...
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 introducin...
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. ...
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...
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.
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 sm...
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 TrendsOn this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Billy Kohls of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service for a full Smith Mountai...
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 ma...
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....
Keith Poche’s Potomac River Winning Secrets: Shallow Water, Tidal Bass & Tiny Boat Tactics
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with professional bass angler Keith Poche to break down his Potomac River Toyota Series win and the shallow-water strategy that helped him beat the field.Keith explains how he used his cust...
Ocean City & Eastern Shore Fishing Breakdown: Summer Fishing Report with Always Bent Fishing
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Taylor from Always Bent Fishing for a full Ocean City, Maryland summer fishing report!The spring run in Ocean City was one of the best in recent memory, with big striped bass ...
Summer Crappie Fishing Blueprint!!! with Joshua Powell Morris
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we are joined by Joshua Powell Morris of Richmond Crappie Guide Service and the Richmond Crappie Club for a deep dive into summertime crappie fishing in Virginia. Josh breaks down how cra...