Fishing the DMV

Thomas Arens
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Fishing the DMV Podcast is the #1 Fishing Podcast for all things fishing in D.C, MD, VA, PA and NC ! Join Thomas every week as he talks to local guides, State biologists, and local tournament winners. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify, and so much more 

  1. 1D AGO

    Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reefs & Habitat Restoration with Jesse Howe (CCA Maryland)

    On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Jesse Howe, Assistant Director of CCA Maryland, to discuss the current state of the Chesapeake Bay and what it means for anglers. We dive into water quality, oyster restoration, and the role oyster reefs play in supporting striped bass and other fisheries in the bay. Jesse also breaks down the Living Reef Action Campaign and how habitat restoration efforts are helping rebuild one of the most important fisheries on the East Coast. If you care about the future of Chesapeake Bay fishing and striped bass conservation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.  CCA Maryland Website: https://www.ccamd.org/living-reef-action-campaign/  CCA Maryland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAMARYLAND  CCA Maryland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cca_md?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==   CCA Information:  information@ccamd.org  Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #ChesapeakeBay #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    46 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Lake Norman Fishing Report | Alabama Bass & F1 Stocking with Biologist Casey Joubert

    On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we take a deep dive into Lake Norman, North Carolina’s largest man-made lake and one of the Southeast’s most famous bass fisheries. Joining the show is North Carolina District 6 Fisheries Biologist Casey Joubert, who breaks down the science behind the lake’s bass population and why Lake Norman has become a hotspot for largemouth bass fishing and tournament anglers. We discuss the history of Lake Norman, fisheries management, Alabama bass, North Carolina’s F1 largemouth stocking program, and what the future may hold for bass fishing on the lake. If you want to understand the biology, management, and future of Lake Norman bass fishing, this episode is for you. 🎣 Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast North Carolina Bass Fishing Sustainability: https://www.ncf1bass.org/   North Carolina Wildlife Website: https://www.ncwildlife.gov/  North Carolina Wildlife Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ncwildliferesourcescommission/  North Carolina Wildlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncwildlife/  Two Bald Biologist Podcast:  https://www.ncwildlife.gov/Connect-With-Us/Two-Bald-Biologists-Podcast Casey contact information:  Cell Phone: 910-729-0872  Email: casey.joubert@ncwildlife.gov  If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    1h 10m

  3. 3D AGO

    $2,000 Bass Fishing Tournament! Spring Bass Bash EVENT

    Once you're signed up, on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this special episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re officially announcing our next big community event — The Spring Bass Bash Tournament! 🎣 This exciting multi-week bass fishing challenge kicks off Saturday, March 21st and runs all the way through May 17th at midnight, giving anglers plenty of time to get on the water and hunt down their best bass of the spring. The Spring Bass Bash is designed to bring together the Fishing the DMV community for some friendly competition, great fishing stories, and a chance to see who can land the biggest bass during one of the best fishing windows of the year. To participate, you must be an active Fishing the DMV Patreon member, so if you want to compete, now is the time to join the community and get registered. If you love bass fishing, competition, and being part of one of the most passionate fishing communities in the Mid-Atlantic, you won’t want to miss this event. Get ready to fish hard, submit your catches, and see who takes home the bragging rights in the Spring Bass Bash! If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips     Support the show

    27 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Buggs Island Bass Fishing Secrets with the Army Core of Engineers

    Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we explore the incredible history and fisheries of John H. Kerr Reservoir—better known to anglers as Buggs Island Lake. Joined by Michael Womack and Billy Hoffer, we take a deep dive into how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and manages one of the most important reservoirs in the Mid-Atlantic. From its origins during World War II to the thriving largemouth and striped bass fishery anglers enjoy today, this episode breaks down the construction of Kerr Dam, modern reservoir operations, and the conservation work that keeps Buggs Island one of the premier bass fishing destinations in Virginia and North Carolina. John H. Kerr Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JohnHKerrReservoirBuggsIslandLake   If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    53 min

  5. MAR 4

    Early Spring New River Smallmouth Fishing Secrets Revealed

    On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, we head back to the legendary New River with longtime guide Ethan Stone of New River Outdoor Company for a full spring smallmouth bass breakdown. Ethan shares his backstory, how he got started guiding, and what makes the New River one of the most consistent smallmouth fisheries on the East Coast. We dive deep into current river conditions, spring patterns, pre-spawn and post-spawn movements, and the exact tactics you need to catch more river smallmouth right now. If you’re looking for: ·       New River smallmouth fishing tips ·       Spring smallmouth bass patterns ·       River smallmouth fishing techniques ·       Best baits for smallmouth bass ·       Current New River fishing report   Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast    Check out New River Outdoor Company website down below: http://www.icanoethenew.com/?fbclid=IwAR0q8FzEE0cuPLY2epfs1b80nuRe88eGYZuCUCuVNzQ4YiT0shwiEPR66eA    New River Outdoor Company phone number: 540-921-7438    New River Outdoor Company email: info@newriveroutdoorco.com    New River Outdoor Company social media handles: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/NewRiverOutdoorCompany?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://instagram.com/newriveroutdoorco_?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    1h 7m

  6. MAR 2

    465 | River Smallmouth Fishing Report (Early Spring Patterns & Tagging Program)

    Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive!  Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast  On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down Upper Potomac River smallmouth fishing and conservation with the team behind Fishtagged, a state-permitted citizen science initiative. Scott Broom and Clark Hile join me to discuss how anglers are helping track smallmouth bass populations, monitor pre-spawn movement during the critical March–April season, and provide real-world data that supports fisheries management. We cover spring river conditions, pre-spawn staging areas, best baits and techniques, and how water temperature and flow impact smallmouth behavior. Plus, we explain how conservation tagging programs are improving fishing reports and protecting the future of Potomac River bass fishing. If you care about catching more river smallmouth — and preserving the fishery for the next generation — this episode is for you. If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Fishtagged Website: https://fishtagged.org/  Fishtagged on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fishtagged?igsh=YTJiYXNhOHo5dmNk Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech   Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    1h 7m

  7. FEB 27

    464 | Virginia DWR Tidal Bass Fishing SUMMIT

    Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive! Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast  Tonight from 6PM–8PM, we’re going LIVE as we react to and break down the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources THIRD ANNUAL TIDAL BASS SUMMIT  one of the most important fisheries discussions of the year for Virginia tidal bass anglers. DWR biologists will present updated largemouth bass population trends and management strategies for Virginia’s major tidal rivers, including: James River, Chickahominy River, Pamunkey River, Mattaponi River, Rappahannock River, Piankatank River  Bring smart, insightful questions about tidal bass fishing, management, habitat, or tournament pressure — and you could win. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaDWR  Virginia Department of Wildlife Resource website:  DWR Website If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits #bassfishing #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    2h 18m

  8. FEB 25

    463 | Shenandoah River Musky Fishing with Musky Hunters Custom Baits

    On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we sit down with Glen Mabe, owner of Musky Hunters Custom Baits, to break down everything you need to know about Shenandoah River musky fishing, trophy muskie tactics, custom musky lures, and why the Shenandoah River is becoming a serious East Coast muskie fishing hotspot.  Musky Hunters Custom Baits on Facebook: Facebook Link Musky Hunters Custom Baits email: glenmabe@yahoo.com  Please Help keep Fishing the DMV alive!  Support us Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast  If you are interested in being on the show or a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at fishingtheDMV@gmail.com  Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/  Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/  Click the link below to get free shipping off any Super Blue Stuff roll-ons when you use the code FISHING! Click the link below right here:  https://bit.ly/4buUMb5  Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech  Phone Number: (757) 566-1278 Email: lin@fishingprotech.us Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168  Tiger Crankbaits on Facebook!! https://www.facebook.com/tigercrankbaits #Muskie #fishingtheDMV #fishingtips Support the show

    41 min
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Fishing the DMV Podcast is the #1 Fishing Podcast for all things fishing in D.C, MD, VA, PA and NC ! Join Thomas every week as he talks to local guides, State biologists, and local tournament winners. Available on YouTube, Apple Podcast or Spotify, and so much more 

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  • Creator
    Thomas Arens
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    538
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Fishing the DMV
  • Show Website
    Fishing the DMV

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