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.
Subscribe now for the latest bass fishing reports, fishing tips, and tournament strategies to help you catch more bass and become a better angler.
Episodes
606 episodes
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...
The Bassmaster Economy Is Breaking… Here’s What Nobody Talks About | with Flint Financial Planning
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Kevin Flint of Flint Financial Planning for one of the most important conversations we’ve had about the future of fishing, tournament angling, and the real cost of chasing this sport.Ke...
Juniata River Smallmouth Fishing Report: 94.50” Kayak Tournament Win with Jordan Lovejoy
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Pennsylvania to break down the Juniata River smallmouth bass bite with Jordan Lovejoy, winner of the Kayak Adventure Series Juniata River event with an impressive <...
Blue Ridge Musky | Paper Mill Pollution on the Jackson River? What’s Happening to the Upper James River
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Capt. Sam Scott of Blue Ridge Muskies to discuss a serious and growing concern on the Jackson River and Upper James River: pollution concerns connected to the Smurfit Westrock paper ...
Potomac River Bass Fishing Report: Summer Bass Secrets with Captain Steve Chaconas
In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary Potomac River with one of the most knowledgeable anglers to ever fish it Captain Steve Chaconas.Captain Steve breaks down the current state of the Pot...
Biggest Bass Fishing Stories This Weekend | Young Anglers, FFS MLF, Bassmaster & the Coike Bait
On this crazy episode of Fishing the DMV, we are breaking down the biggest stories in bass fishing from this past weekend and opening up the phone lines so you can be part of the conversation! We’ll cover the wildest tournament headlines, inclu...
Summer Striper and Bass Fishing Topwater Patterns | Kerr Lake Fishing Report
In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to Buggs Island Reservoir, also known as Kerr Lake, for a full summer fishing report with Captain Zach from Threadfin Guide Services. If you are looking for the latest information on Buggs Island...
The Best Creek & River Baits for Smallmouth Bass | Scott Barrett of Max4 Fishing
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Scott Barrett, owner of Max4 Fishing and the legendary bait designer behind the Nikko Hellgrammite, one of the most influential smallmouth fishing baits ever creat...
Early Summer New River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed with Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of the most legendary smallmouth bass fisheries in the country: the New River. I’m joined by longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full summer smallmouth bass fishi...
Virginia’s New Gun Laws Explained!!!! How Hunters, Anglers and outdoor lovers will be Impacted
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Hunter Brooks and Todd Sadler from Green Top to break down the new Virginia gun laws, the upcoming Virginia assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits, firearm transfer deadlines, and the ...
Virginia Bass Fishing Secrets: Potomac River, Belmont Bay & Electric-Only Lakes
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with the legend himself Marty Lawson of Monster Bass and Ralph Boyd of Army Outdoors for a fun, high-energy, and information-packed conversation about Virginia bass fishing, Potomac River bass fis...
Potomac River & Patuxent River Breakdown: Tidal Bass Fishing Secrets with CJ Craft
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with CJ Craft to break down the current state of Potomac River bass fishing, tidal bass fishing, and what it takes to catch quality tournament fish on one of the most pressured bass fisheries in t...
Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing Report!! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke Nave
Upper Chesapeake Bay Bass Fishing is ON FIRE! Tidal Bass Secrets with Duke NaveOn this episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the Upper Chesapeake Bay with local tournament stick Duke Nave Fishing for a full bre...
Summer Bass Fishing secrets! | Lake Anna Bass Fishing Report with High Pole Guide Services
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to one of Virginia’s most popular and productive fisheries — Lake Anna, Virginia for a full summer bass fishing report with Matt McCluskey and Tyler Heuple of High Pole Guide Servi...