Georgetown Channel

Saltwater
Channel

Georgetown Channel

Saltwater
Channel

Sq. miles: 0.8
Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 0
Species: 7

Georgetown Channel is a dynamic tidal river gorge located in the heart of Washington, D.C., offering a unique urban fishing experience. This section of the Potomac River features deep water, strong currents, and a rugged bottom structure that attracts a variety of hard-fighting species. The channel provides a mix of environments, from the swift currents around major bridge piers to the sheltered waters along Theodore Roosevelt Island, creating diverse angling opportunities within sight of the nation's capital.

Species & education

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

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Blue Catfish

Ictalurus furcatus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Northern Snakehead

Channa argus

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

White Perch

Morone americana

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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 Georgetown 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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Keep a private fishing journal for Georgetown Channel to find where and when fish are biting for you.

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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 Georgetown Channel and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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