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.
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Fishing the DMV
Latest Episodes
Upper Potomac River Biology Report Official Data Breakdown w/ MD Michael Kashiwagi
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the BRAND NEW Upper Potomac River data from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR)! We dive deep into the latest shocking data, electrofishing surveys, smallmouth bass po...
Kayak Bass Fishing CHAOS?! Tournament Wins, Sponsorships & Snakehead Drama!! | Andrew Blair
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Andrew Blair, owner of Tactical Fishing Company, for a behind-the-scenes look at the modern fishing industry, kayak bass fishing, tournament competition, sponsorships, and content creation in 20...
River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets REVEALED! Shenandoah River is on 🔥🔥
On this action-packed episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by NVKBA angler Nathan Updike, fresh off an incredible victory at the 2026 NVKBA Shenandoah River kayak bass fishing tournament! Nathan broke down an absolutely dominant performance, ...
Largemouth Bass Fishing Secrets Revealed | Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report
On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Billy Kohls of Smith Mountain Lake Guide Service to break down a can’t-miss Smith Mountain Lake fishing report and a masterclass on spring to early summer bass fishing ...
Big Prizes!!! First EVER Shenandoah River Fly Fishing Tournament: Smallmouth & warm-water species
On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Megan Goin, Mark Harris, and Dustin Haymaker to break down the first-ever fly-fishing tournament for warm water species on the Shenandoah River!Hosted at Shenandoah Rive...