Boundary Channel

Saltwater
Channel

Boundary Channel

Saltwater
Channel

Sq. miles: 0
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 4

Boundary Channel is a man-made tidal channel off the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., forming the waterway between Columbia Island and the Virginia shoreline. It serves as a pocket of calm, no-wake water that provides sheltered fishing and paddling opportunities in the heart of the urban environment near the Pentagon and Arlington. The channel widens at its southwestern end into the Pentagon Lagoon. Its waters are directly connected to the Potomac River, making it a productive inshore saltwater and brackish fishery influenced by tidal movements, with a variety of structure that attracts gamefish.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Boundary Channel and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Boundary Channel. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Know where you can legally fish on Boundary Channel

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

District Of Columbia licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for District Of Columbia.

Take Boundary Channel with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Boundary Channel and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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