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.
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Kerr Lake Catfishing Breakdown: How to Catch Giant Blue Catfish with King’s Catfishing Guide Service
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On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Kerr Lake native and professional catfish guide Tim from King’s Catfishing Guide Service to break down everything you need to know about catfish fishing on Kerr Lake (Buggs Island Lake)—one of the top trophy catfish fisheries in the entire country.
Born and raised around Kerr Lake, Tim started fishing at just 10 years old alongside his grandfather, where he quickly developed a passion for catfishing, freshwater fishing, and targeting giant blue catfish. As a teenager, he took things to the next level—launching his own kayak and dialing in his approach to kayak catfishing, drift fishing, anchored fishing, and structure fishing. Over time, he refined his techniques and built a reputation for consistently catching trophy blue catfish, flathead catfish, and channel catfish.
In this episode, Tim gives us an in-depth breakdown of Kerr Lake catfishing patterns, seasonal movements, and proven tactics to help you catch more fish. We dive into:
• The best areas on Kerr Lake to target big catfish
• How to locate fish using electronics, sonar, and side imaging
• The most effective catfish baits (cut bait, live bait, and fresh shad)
• When to use drift fishing vs anchoring techniques
• How weather, current, and water temperature impact the bite
• Gear setups including catfish rods, reels, rigs, and terminal tackle
Tim also shares stories from the water—including a jaw-dropping 130-pound blue catfish caught on a guided trip—and explains what it takes to consistently land fish of that caliber on Kerr Lake.
Since launching King’s Catfishing Guide Service and his YouTube channel in 2017, Tim has guided hundreds of successful trips and takes pride in introducing beginners, kids, and families to the sport of catfishing and outdoor fishing adventures.
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