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Brian
Dec 8, 2009, 6:44:05 AM12/8/09
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So where do you catch walleye around here? I've seen some stuff on
how to present with a fly for these fish, but I really don't know
where they hang out in the DC area.
how to present with a fly for these fish, but I really don't know
where they hang out in the DC area.
Rob Snowhite
Dec 8, 2009, 7:30:42 AM12/8/09
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I've only seen one Walleye pulled out of the Potomac. It was about 24"
long and caught on a small clouser during the shad run above chain
bridge. We photographed it and as we were doing so, two guys took it
from us and started walking away. They didn't speak any english and we
eventually got the fish back and into the water. Those guys were
pissed.
I was told they were stocked in the Potomac where Difficult Run enters
the river off Gtown Pike and that was the spot to target them.
long and caught on a small clouser during the shad run above chain
bridge. We photographed it and as we were doing so, two guys took it
from us and started walking away. They didn't speak any english and we
eventually got the fish back and into the water. Those guys were
pissed.
I was told they were stocked in the Potomac where Difficult Run enters
the river off Gtown Pike and that was the spot to target them.
Stan Oaks
Dec 8, 2009, 7:59:57 AM12/8/09
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There apparently were Walleye in the lake behind Savage River dam, however,
the lake was to be emptied so that repairs could start on the dam gates
about now. Reports to the Mid-Atlantic Council of Trout Unlimited (I am a
delegate to the Council) were that virtually all of the fish in the lake
would be released into the Savage River below the dam, so that there should
be an opportunity to catch fish in the river that you would normally not
see, such as walleye and smallmouth bass. The river should be cloudy, as
there is expected to be a lot of silt released with the reservoir water.
The water may remain cloudy water well into the spring, but water quality is
expected to recover by the middle of the year. The adult trout population
below the dam is expected to remain almost normal. The plan is to have two
of the four gates replaced by the time the reservoir is completely drained,
which should be by the end of this month. All four gates should be replaced
by mid-March, then refilling of the reservoir will begin - the rate at which
it fills will depend on the precipitation we receive; if there are one or
two big rain events, it could fill very quickly. MD DNR has no plans to
remove any of the reservoir fish after they come through the dam, so they
will either be caught, serve as a source of food for the larger fish in the
river, or move down into the North Branch, below Bloomington.
So, you may be able to catch walleye in the Savage below the dam, along with
other fish that you would normally not see there. Let us know if you any of
you try it out, as I have not heard any reports yet from anyone fishing up
there.
Stan Oaks
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the lake was to be emptied so that repairs could start on the dam gates
about now. Reports to the Mid-Atlantic Council of Trout Unlimited (I am a
delegate to the Council) were that virtually all of the fish in the lake
would be released into the Savage River below the dam, so that there should
be an opportunity to catch fish in the river that you would normally not
see, such as walleye and smallmouth bass. The river should be cloudy, as
there is expected to be a lot of silt released with the reservoir water.
The water may remain cloudy water well into the spring, but water quality is
expected to recover by the middle of the year. The adult trout population
below the dam is expected to remain almost normal. The plan is to have two
of the four gates replaced by the time the reservoir is completely drained,
which should be by the end of this month. All four gates should be replaced
by mid-March, then refilling of the reservoir will begin - the rate at which
it fills will depend on the precipitation we receive; if there are one or
two big rain events, it could fill very quickly. MD DNR has no plans to
remove any of the reservoir fish after they come through the dam, so they
will either be caught, serve as a source of food for the larger fish in the
river, or move down into the North Branch, below Bloomington.
So, you may be able to catch walleye in the Savage below the dam, along with
other fish that you would normally not see there. Let us know if you any of
you try it out, as I have not heard any reports yet from anyone fishing up
there.
Stan Oaks
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Zach on the Hill
Dec 8, 2009, 8:39:17 AM12/8/09
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A couple weeks ago I was fishing the Potomac up near C&O Historic Park
towards Carderock (sic), Anglers Inn access. It was actually the same
day as the post "Chain Bridge Smallmouth" that you will find on this
group, but I digress. We had a pretty rough day, but as I was leaving
I bumped into a guy with an pontoon oar rig who seem pretty legit. I
asked him where he was going and he said he was headed up to get some
Walleye up below Great Falls. He also noted that he was going to meet
his buddies who were already there. He said that he fished the big
eddys up there with Senko's and tube lures and had pretty good success
when the weather turned cold, and it was pretty cold that day. So I
suppose you could hit them with a clauser or a wooly bugger or
something of that nature. You have to have a boat (canoe, kayak,
etc.) to do this, but I suppose that is where they might be.
towards Carderock (sic), Anglers Inn access. It was actually the same
day as the post "Chain Bridge Smallmouth" that you will find on this
group, but I digress. We had a pretty rough day, but as I was leaving
I bumped into a guy with an pontoon oar rig who seem pretty legit. I
asked him where he was going and he said he was headed up to get some
Walleye up below Great Falls. He also noted that he was going to meet
his buddies who were already there. He said that he fished the big
eddys up there with Senko's and tube lures and had pretty good success
when the weather turned cold, and it was pretty cold that day. So I
suppose you could hit them with a clauser or a wooly bugger or
something of that nature. You have to have a boat (canoe, kayak,
etc.) to do this, but I suppose that is where they might be.
Bert Brehm
Dec 8, 2009, 9:04:28 AM12/8/09
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From the NPS Great Falls Park website:
"Fishing is permitted anywhere along the banks of the
river. The most common
fishing spots are in Fisherman's Eddy, between
Overlooks 1 and 2, and along the
shore above the falls. For safety, all visitors near
the river are asked to stay one
body length away from the edge of the shore. The
Potomac River has rapids and
dangerous currents. Be safe! Please remember that
swimming and wading are prohibited."
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/faqs/activities.htm
Please remember that this is second-hand information. I have
a reliable source that
claims to fish for walleye below the Falls on the Virginia
side in the winter. He says that
you can fish from the rocks whenever the weather permits.
http://www.nps.gov/PWR/customcf/apps/maps/showmap.cfm?alphaco
de=grfa&parkname=Great%20Falls%20Park
"Fishing is permitted anywhere along the banks of the
river. The most common
fishing spots are in Fisherman's Eddy, between
Overlooks 1 and 2, and along the
shore above the falls. For safety, all visitors near
the river are asked to stay one
body length away from the edge of the shore. The
Potomac River has rapids and
dangerous currents. Be safe! Please remember that
swimming and wading are prohibited."
http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/faqs/activities.htm
Please remember that this is second-hand information. I have
a reliable source that
claims to fish for walleye below the Falls on the Virginia
side in the winter. He says that
you can fish from the rocks whenever the weather permits.
http://www.nps.gov/PWR/customcf/apps/maps/showmap.cfm?alphaco
de=grfa&parkname=Great%20Falls%20Park
Brian
Dec 9, 2009, 6:49:41 AM12/9/09
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Excellent information, as always. Many places to visit, although,
Great Falls is right down the street (more or less) so that will be
the first place I try. Thanks, everyone!
Great Falls is right down the street (more or less) so that will be
the first place I try. Thanks, everyone!
vietfisher
Dec 10, 2009, 1:26:33 PM12/10/09
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TPFR Group,
Below you will find a link highlighting Potomac Walleyes that was
written by a spinfisher. I am certain the fly fishers in this group
can adapt and overcome.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jan/20/potomac-provides-wonderful-walleye-fishery/
Tight lines
John
Below you will find a link highlighting Potomac Walleyes that was
written by a spinfisher. I am certain the fly fishers in this group
can adapt and overcome.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jan/20/potomac-provides-wonderful-walleye-fishery/
Tight lines
John
John Nguyen
Feb 16, 2011, 9:17:39 PM2/16/11
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Dan,
Per your request... reposting.
TPFR members,
Below you will find a link to an article highlighting Potomac River walleyes written by a spinfisher. I am certain the members in this group can apply fly fishing techniques..
On Dec 8, 6:44 am, Brian <brianrando...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> So where do you catch walleye around here? I've seen some stuff on
> how to present with a fly for these fish, but I really don't know
> where they hang out in the DC area.
Daniel Davala
Feb 16, 2011, 11:45:54 PM2/16/11
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This is a great article that we all can benefit from. Thank you for digging it back up John!
Dan
TomFly
Feb 17, 2011, 10:17:53 AM2/17/11
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I have caught a bunch of Walleye in the Shenandoah river. On both
light tackle (orange curly tails) and fly (small clousers, chartreuse/
white, yellow), I've tied up some orange and white clousers for this
year that i think are going to work great. I find them hanging out in
the deeper holes and while I have got them on hot days the bite tends
to taper off during the middle of summer. Never caught one in the
Potomac.
Here is a link to a video of me on the 'doah with one on ultra light
spinning gear. The one in this vid represents average size, def some
bigger ones in there!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jGeG8RMqgE
On Feb 16, 11:45 pm, Daniel Davala <daniel.dav...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is a great article that we all can benefit from. Thank you for digging
> it back up John!
>
> Dan
>
light tackle (orange curly tails) and fly (small clousers, chartreuse/
white, yellow), I've tied up some orange and white clousers for this
year that i think are going to work great. I find them hanging out in
the deeper holes and while I have got them on hot days the bite tends
to taper off during the middle of summer. Never caught one in the
Potomac.
Here is a link to a video of me on the 'doah with one on ultra light
spinning gear. The one in this vid represents average size, def some
bigger ones in there!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jGeG8RMqgE
On Feb 16, 11:45 pm, Daniel Davala <daniel.dav...@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is a great article that we all can benefit from. Thank you for digging
> it back up John!
>
> Dan
>
> On Wed, Feb 16, 2011 at 9:17 PM, John Nguyen <vietfishe...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Dan,
> > Per your request... reposting.
>
> > TPFR members,
>
> > Below you will find a link to an article highlighting Potomac River
> > walleyes written by a spinfisher. I am certain the members in this group
> > can apply fly fishing techniques..
>
> >http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jan/20/potomac-provides-wond...
> > Dan,
> > Per your request... reposting.
>
> > TPFR members,
>
> > Below you will find a link to an article highlighting Potomac River
> > walleyes written by a spinfisher. I am certain the members in this group
> > can apply fly fishing techniques..
>
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