Fishing the DMV

465 | River Smallmouth Fishing Report (Early Spring Patterns & Tagging Program)

• Thomas Arens • Season 2 • Episode 643

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On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down Upper Potomac River smallmouth fishing and conservation with the team behind Fishtagged, a state-permitted citizen science initiative.

Scott Broom and Clark Hile join me to discuss how anglers are helping track smallmouth bass populations, monitor pre-spawn movement during the critical March–April season, and provide real-world data that supports fisheries management.

We cover spring river conditions, pre-spawn staging areas, best baits and techniques, and how water temperature and flow impact smallmouth behavior. Plus, we explain how conservation tagging programs are improving fishing reports and protecting the future of Potomac River bass fishing.

If you care about catching more river smallmouth — and preserving the fishery for the next generation — this episode is for you.

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