Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV Podcast is the #1 Fishing Podcast for all things fishing in D.C, MD, VA, PA and NC ! Join Thomas every week as he talks to local guides, State biologists, and local tournament winners.
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Episodes
455 episodes
Killing our Fisheries, Pets & Kids... is Herbicide Spraying a Necessary Evil or Ecological Disaster?
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Dave Miller to dive into one of the most heated conservation debates facing our waters today overspray of herbicides in our local bodies of water. We tackle a hot-button issue sh...
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Episode 403
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49:21
How not to suck at tournament bass fishing with SB Fishing and Matt McCluskey
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by two incredible anglers—Matt Strykul of SB Fishing and Matt McCluskey. We dive into how each of their seasons is shaping up and what it takes to compete at such high levels...
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Episode 402
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51:16
Chesapeake Bay Menhaden Crisis!!! what is Causing the Death of this Fishery?!
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Brian Collins, an Eastern Shore native and administrator of the Facebook group Menhaden – Little Fish, Big Deal!. Together, we tackle one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most pr...
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Episode 402
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Roanoke River Virginia’s Epic Smallmouth Bass Best Kept Secret?
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Roanoke local Trevor English to explore one of the most storied and ecologically rich rivers in the mid-Atlantic—the Roanoke River. Stretching 410 miles from its headwaters ...
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Episode 401
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38:28
Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown Tournament update (Wednesday August 13th) – Big Prizes, Big Bass & How to Join!
we’re diving headfirst into the week 4 update from the Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown—and let me tell you, things are already heating up just one week in! Whether you’re chasing largemouth giants, smallmouth bronzebacks, or just in it for the ...
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Episode 400
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Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass & Oyster Restoration with Chris Moore
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we revisit an old old episode and head back to the Chesapeake Bay. Specifically, the Virginia portion of Chesapeake Bay with Chris Moore. Chris previously served as the Senior Regional Ecosystem Scie...
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Episode 400
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Upper James River Virginia’s Epic Smallmouth Bass Best Kept Secret? with Hunter Hatcher of the Virginia DWR
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the 2025 fish sampling survey results for Virginia’s Upper James River with Hunter Hatcher with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.The James River...
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Episode 399
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1:29:58
Shenandoah River Summer Fishing Report with Rivergoat Outfitters
On this exciting episode of Fishing with DMV we get an August Shenandoah River Fishing Report from Brian Peeler, owner and operator of Rivergoat Outfitters. Brian is a fishing enthusiast and a US Army veteran who was raised in Virginia.&...
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Episode 398
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How Blue Catfish and Snakeheads Are Threatening Chesapeake Bay with Maryland DNR Branson D. Williams
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Branson D. Williams, Invasive Fishes Program Manager for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. A proud Eastern Shore native, Branson brings a local’s perspective on the region’s rich eco...
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Episode 397
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What Makes NJ a Bass Fishing Hotspot? Jake Coucoules Breaks It Down
Did you know New Jersey has more than just The Sopranos & dead bodies? Believe it or not, They have a ton of rivers and lakes that produce some of the best anglers in the country!! On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down wit...
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Episode 380
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58:31
Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown Tournament update (Tuesday August 5th) – Big Prizes, Big Bass & How to Join!
On this electrifying episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re diving headfirst into the latest updates from the Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown—and let me tell you, things are already heating up just one week in! Whether you’re chasing largem...
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Episode 378
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17:06
Summer Tarpon Fishing!!! Virginia's Best Kept Fishing Secret with Kendall Osborne
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by local legend Kendall Osborne to uncover one of the best-kept secrets in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay and Eastern shore saltwater scene—the growing Tarpon fishery in our own backyard!Kend...
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Episode 379
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49:28
Summer Time Tidal Bass Fishing Tips & Tricks with James River BFL Winner Brian La Clair
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Brian La Clair, the angler who dominated the BFL Shenandoah Division on the James River! Brian brought in a five-bass limit weighing 18 pounds,...
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Episode 378
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45:09
Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown Tournament update (Tuesday July 29th) – Big Prizes, Big Bass & How to Join!
On this electrifying episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re diving headfirst into the latest updates from the Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown—and let me tell you, things are already heating up just one week in! Whether you’re chasing largem...
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Episode 377
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18:50
Is Forward Facing Sonar KILLING Bass Tournaments? | The Truth Revealed
On this eye-opening episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive headfirst into one of the most controversial topics in the sport today—is Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) really to blame for the current issues in bass fishing tournaments?...
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Episode 377
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1:45:57
Summer Time Bass Fishing Tips & Tricks Smith Mountain Lake Bass Fishing with Chad Green
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Smith Mountain Lake local legend Chad Green. Who gives us a Summer Bass Fishing Report for Smith Mountain Lake. Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! &nb...
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Episode 376
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58:42
Golf & Fishing Combined?! How These Anglers Built the Coolest Fishing Club in Northern Virginia!
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with the founders of one of the most unique and fast-growing communities in the DMV — the Lew’s Golf & Fish Club! What started as a simple idea among friends has grown into a dy...
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Episode 375
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1:16:46
ICAST 2025 Breakdown, Wake Boat Debate, & Bassmaster's Top 100 Lakes!
On this explosive episode of Fishing the DMV: Monday Night Live, we’re diving headfirst into the hottest topics lighting up the fishing world right now: ICAST 2025 RECAP – Was this year’s biggest fishing expo a game-...
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Episode 374
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1:31:36
Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown Tournament Update – Big Prizes, Big Bass & How to Join!
On this electrifying episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re diving headfirst into the latest updates from the Sizzlin’ Summer Showdown—and let me tell you, things are already heating up just one week in! Whether you’re chasing largem...
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Episode 373
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Secret Bass Lakes of Colonial Virginia REVEALED! | Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Brian Boog, writer for Woods & Waters Magazine, as we explore the hidden bass fishing gems nestled within Virginia’s most historic region — Will...
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Episode 373
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1:05:56
Summer Chesapeake Bay "Upper Bay" Bass Fishing 101 with a local legend
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Paul Badders of the Bass & Beer Radio crew! We break down the basics of Upper Chesapeake Bay bass fishing, from seasonal tactics to understanding this complex...
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Episode 372
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1:36:06
371 | ICAST 2025 Preview + Industry Talk w/ Senior Bassmaster Writer Pete Robbins
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Pete Robbins, Senior Bassmaster Writer, an insider who has covered some of the most dramatic moments in Bassmaster Classic history, often getting closer to the action than anyone else. We t...
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Episode 371
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1:02:10
370 | Summer Time Bass Fishing Tips & Tricks James River Bass Fishing with Chad Mrazek
On this electrifying episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with rising bass hammer Chad Mrazek, who lit it up at the Tackle Warehouse Invitational on Virginia’s legendary James River! Chad ended the event with an ...
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Episode 370
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42:34
369 | Summer Time Bass Fishing Tips & Tricks Buggs Island July Fishing Report with Threadfin Guide Service
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Captain Zach Howell, the owner of Threadfin Guide Service. Born and raised in southern Virginia, Zach has spent countless days and nights fishing the lakes and ri...
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Episode 369
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368 | Virginia’s Best Smallmouth River?! New River Fishing Report with Biologist Kristen Chestnut-Faull
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we dive deep into the 2025 Fish Sampling Survey results with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Biologist Kristen Chestnut-FaullJoin us as we break down th...
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Episode 368
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