river in Maryland, USA
The nontidal upper Potomac is one of America's storied smallmouth bass rivers, floating anglers past Williamsport, Harpers Ferry and Point of Rocks with walleye, muskellunge, channel catfish and panfish sharing its ledges and grass beds. Located in the nontidal Potomac mainstem from Cumberland to Great Falls.
Potomac River (Upper) is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Potomac River (Upper) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Potomac River (Upper).
Make sure you're fishing legally at Potomac River (Upper). A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Potomac River (Upper):
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Potomac River (Upper):
Anglers at Potomac River (Upper) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Potomac River (Upper) before you cast a line.
Potomac River (Upper) is a river in Maryland, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.