Maryland · United States

Potomac River MD fishing forecast

72 Good of 100

Potomac River MD is a freshwater fishing spot in Maryland, United States. Anglers here target Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.

Quick answer

Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April

Top speciesBlue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp

Score now72/100

Local rulesUnited States — Federal Waters

Today’s verdict

Trending up — 8 points above this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals

Helping the score most

Water temperature+15.0Waves+15.0Wind+12.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

major 08:55

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 1, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Potomac River MD

Potomac River MD currently scores 72 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 19.7 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +15.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +12.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +4.4: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Gust factor +2.8: gustiness versus steady wind
Pre-storm bite +2.4: the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: smallmouth-bass, common-carp, rainbow-trout, black-bullhead, white-bass, silver-carp, bighead-carp, chain-pickerel

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Gibbous · 78% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Potomac River MD:

Score history at this spot

10 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 73/100

3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type

River · Freshwater

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus
Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio
Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Best months by species at Potomac River MD

Blue CatfishIctalurus furcatus
Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus
Common CarpCyprinus carpio
Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

U.S. federal fisheries authority

United States — Federal Waters

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.