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Fishing the DMV

by Thomas Arens

Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area.  Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionable advice on best bass fishing lures, fishing tackle, rod and reel setups, bass fishing gear, sonar and fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques. Get detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries including the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), and more. Learn proven tournament fishing strategies, how to catch big bass, how to find bass, and how to catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters every day. Whether you're searching for the best bass fishing podcast, daily fishing reports, bass fishing tips and tricks, or advanced bass fishing techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers everything you need to improve your fishing, stay on top of current conditions, and dominate on the water. Subscribe now for the latest bass fishing reports, fishing tips, and tournament strategies to help you catch more bass and become a better angler.

Latest episodes

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James River & Chickahominy Bass Fishing: 24+ Pounds, LiveScope & urchin baits

How do you catch 24+ pounds of bass in roughly 90 minutes on the James River and Chickahominy River? Chaz and Jared break down their Elite 70 tournament win, including th

Sep 30
1 h 20 min

Bass Fishing Rods Explained: Power, Action, Guides & Custom Rod Building

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Mark from Catoctin Creek Custom Rods, a longtime Northern Virginia rod builder and angler, to break down t

Sep 25
41 min

Inside Virginia’s Conservation Police: Poaching, Game Wardens & Wildlife Crime

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens sits down with Virginia Conservation Police Officer Jackson Diberg for a behind-the-scenes look at game wardens, wildlife

Sep 21
53 min

September Chickahominy & James River Bass Fishing | Best Baits & Fall Transition

September is here, and the fall transition is starting to take shape across Virginia’s tidal fisheries. On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Thomas Arens is joined by Hun

Sep 16
1 h 02 min

September Lake Anna Bass Fishing Report | Best Baits & Fall Transition with SB Fishing and Matt McCluskey

September is here, and Lake Anna is setting up for one of the most interesting fall transitions we’ve seen in a while. On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by

Sep 14
56 min

Northern Virginia Bass Fishing: The Grassroots Tournament Scene Is GROWING!

The crew from Lew’s Golf and Fish Club returns to the show to talk about one of the most unique grassroots fishing and golf communities growing in Northern Virginia. What

Sep 11
54 min

STOP Throwing the Wrong Baits in September! | Fall Bass Fishing Guide

What are the BEST bass fishing lures to throw in September? In this episode of Fishing the DMV, we break down the top September bass fishing baits, techniques, and patter

Sep 9
1 h 26 min

11 Hour Show Part 2!!! Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report 2026 | Cobia, Rockfish, Snakehead & More

This is part two of the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV — an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon featuring some of the best fi

Sep 1
4 h 15 min

11 HOUR show Part 1!!! All Things Chesapeake Bay Fishing! 13 Reports, Tips & Secrets

Welcome to the ULTIMATE Chesapeake Bay Fishing Special from Fishing the DMV! Get ready for an incredible 11-hour Chesapeake Bay fishing marathon covering fishing reports

Sep 1
7 h 20 min

Shenandoah River Smallmouth Bass Fishing: Best Summer Baits & Patterns

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Captain Travis Edens of King Fisher Guide Services and Jared from Jake’s Bait & Tackle break down how to catch summer smallmouth bass

Aug 28
1 h 38 min

Occoquan Reservoir Bass Fishing: Summer Baits That Get Bit

Occoquan Reservoir can humble even experienced bass anglers—but when you understand timing, rotation, and the right summer presentations, the Rez can produce some incredi

Aug 24
43 min

(WARNING EXPLICIT CONTENT) Kayak Bass Fishing SECRETS: Guntersville, Potomac & Rappahannock

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, we’re coming to you on location from Jake’s Bait & Tackle for a wild conversation covering everything from the KBF National Championsh

Aug 19
1 h 05 min

How Ewing Minor WON the Susquehanna | BIG Smallmouth in Shallow Water

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Ewing Minor after another huge Susquehanna River victory to break down exactly how he approached one of the best sm

Aug 17
1 h 12 min

The BEST Smallmouth Tubes You’ve Never Heard Of ?! | River Rock Baits

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sit down with Robert of River Rock Baits. We talk tubes and about natural forage, and what really gets pressured bass to bite. If yo

Aug 10
38 min

Chickahominy River Bass Fishing: Topwater & Spinnerbait Tournament Pattern

On this episode of Fishing the DMV, Ty to break down his second-place finish in the Virginia Bass Nation Kayak Series tournament on the Chickahominy River in Virginia. Ty

Aug 6
49 min

Why Lake Anna Keeps Getting Better | DWR Biologist John Odenkirk

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV I have on Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources biologist John Odenkirk for an in-depth Lake Anna fishing report covering

Aug 3
58 min

Virginia’s Hidden Bass Lakes: Giant Largemouth Near Williamsburg with Brain Boog

Williamsburg, Virginia, is surrounded by more bass fishing opportunities than many Mid-Atlantic anglers realize. In this episode of Fishing the DMV, I sits down with Brai

Jul 27
48 min

Chesapeake Bay Fishing Report with Captain Tom Weaver | Rockfish, Cobia, Pickerel & Stories

Captain Tom Weaver of Tom Weaver Fishing Guide Service joins the Fishing the DMV Podcast for an information-packed conversation about more than 35 years of fishing and wo

Jul 23
58 min

Chesapeake Bay White Perch Fishing Guide and 11th Annual White Perch Open with Anglers Sports Center

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV!! I have on EJ from Anglers of Annapolis to discuss white perch fishing around Annapolis, Kent Island, the Severn River, the M

Jul 21
50 min

How to Catch Summer Susquehanna River Smallmouth with Chris Gorsuch

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I have on Susquehanna River fishing guide Chris Gorsuch returns to Fishing the DMV for a detailed look at summer smallmouth b

Jul 20
1 h 06 min

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