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.
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Fishing the DMV
452 | Cold Water Bass Fishings Patterns That ACTUALLY Work (Late Winter Fishing Tips)
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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re heading to one of Virginia’s premier bass fisheries with Billy Kohls, owner and head guide of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service, for an in-depth late winter bass fishing report you won’t want to miss. 🎣❄️
Billy breaks down Smith Mountain Lake winter bass fishing during the critical late-winter to early-spring transition, covering where bass are positioned, how their behavior changes as water temperatures slowly rise, and what anglers should be targeting to consistently catch fish. We dive deep into cold-water bass patterns, including winter largemouth and spotted bass locations, depth ranges, structure vs. cover, and how weather fronts, water clarity, and lake conditions impact the bite.
This episode is packed with winter bass fishing tips, including best winter bass lures, slow-presentation techniques, and how to adjust your approach as fish begin staging for the prespawn. Whether you’re fishing deep water structure, main lake points, channel swings, or transition areas, Billy shares proven strategies to help you catch more bass during the toughest time of the year.
If you’re looking to improve your winter bass fishing, learn how to fish Smith Mountain Lake in late winter, or prepare for the prespawn bass bite, this episode delivers high-level insight from one of the most knowledgeable guides on the lake.
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