Largemouth Bass

For largemouth bass near Glen Echo, Maryland, the Potomac River and its feeder creeks provide excellent opportunities. The river's diverse structure, including submerged vegetation, docks, and rocky shorelines, creates ideal habitat for bass. Spring and fall are prime times to fish, as the bass are actively feeding and moving. Focus on areas near transition zones, where different types of cover meet. A productive local tip is to fish the tidal creeks during the outgoing tide, as bass often ambush prey moving out with the current. Public access is available at several parks and boat ramps along the Potomac, including Fletcher's Boathouse. The largemouth bass in this area are known for being relatively pressured, so using finesse techniques and varying your presentation can be key to success. Expect to catch bass in the 1-4 pound range, with the occasional larger fish exceeding 5 pounds.