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The spring runs of shad, striped bass, white perch, and herring are all finished up at Fletcher’s and we are now transitioning into our summertime fishery. Catfish will be the […]

The shad fishing since my last report has improved in the Fletcher’s Cove area. Anglers from the shoreline and private watercraft are catching hickory shad with regularity and the occasional […]

The Potomac finally got some much needed flow and color thanks to rain over the weekend.  Unfortunately those same weather systems brought back cold air temperatures which in turn dropped […]

Fletcher’s has postponed our anticipated opening date in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.  We will continue to monitor the situation but we do not feel we can safely maintain proper […]

A couple warm days have increased river temperature, that paired with a shot of current from recent rain has slightly improved fishing for all species present in the river. The […]

Due to the coronavirus Fletchers has pushed our opening date to March 28th. Obviously this is a developing situation and could change in the coming week. Updates will be made […]

Not much change since my last report. Low flow has been the story of the season so far. Shad and herring depend on current to signal them to swim upstream […]

The fishing season on our nations river has officially begun. We may not be off to a fast start but at least it’s a start. With many warm days in […]

With the non-stop action of shad season over we have entered into the typical early summer fishing pattern at Fletchers. This is not necessarily a bad thing, June can offer […]

The flow of the Potomac at Fletcher’s has been too high for rentals most of the time since my last report. It’s been a frustrating period for anglers. Prior to […]

Like a roller-coaster ride, April angling at Fletcher’s Cove was a series of dramatic highs and sudden, plunging drops of stomach churning speed. Several times during the month the Potomac […]

Fantastic shad bite at Fletcher’s over the last several days.  Majority of shad have been American shad but there have been a few hickories mixed in. Striped bass still scattered around […]

The river is on the mend….again. The high water of the weekend is started to move out and clear up.  Despite the unfavorable conditions there have been shad, perch, and […]

After almost a week of high and muddy water we are now back to normal conditions here at Fletchers.  Hickory shad and American shad are being caught from boats and […]

The Potomac crest yesterday at just over 8ft on the Little Falls gauge bringing with it the usual driftwood and muddy water.  The Fletcher’s crew secured equipment and dock from the […]

As the river continues to rise from Sundays rain Fletchers begins to secure boats and dock from the increasing current and driftwood that is making its way through the watershed. […]

Signs of spring in Washington appear well before the season itself. As noted by Louis J. Halle in his book of the same name, Spring in Washington arrives in fits […]

Specs: Length: 12′ 6″ Width: 28.5” Weight: 51 lbs Max Rider Weight: 350-400 lbs Features: Active comfort system 2.0 Click Seal hatch with bulkhead Support Track foot brace system Deck […]

Fletcher’s Cove rental season will end on Sunday, October 29th. If you want to take a paddle or row at our little slice of “wilderness in D.C.” (or as close […]

Specs: Length: 12′ Width: 29” Weight: 49 lbs Max Rider Weight: 325 lbs Features: Large open cockpit makes it easy to get in and out and provides extra room to […]