Basics:
Where: James River under the Nickel Bridge, Richmond, VA
Coordinates: 37°31′54N 77°29′06W
When: August 23, 2008
Permits: Virginia State Fishing Permit
Catch: Bluegill, Small Smallmouth
Access: Very good wading from south side of river; park on north side in the park and walk across nickel bridge.
Basics:
Where: Roosevelt Island, Potomac River, Washington DC
Coordinates: 38°53′46N 77°03′54W
When: August 16, 2008
Permits: District of Columbia Fishing Permit
Catch: White Perch, Bluegill
Access: Good parking and island access, horrible wading
Basics:
Where: Potomac River North of Fletcher’s Cove, District of Columbia
Coordinates: 38°55′07N 77°06′10W
When: August 11, 2008
Permits: District of Columbia Fishing Permit
Catch: 8″ smallmouth bass and some bluegills
Access: No wading; rowboat rental $20/day at Fletcher’s Boathouse
Basics:
Where: Lower Pennyfield Locks, Potomac River, MD
Coordinates: 39°03′05N 77°17′13W
When: August 9, 2008
Permits: MD non-tidal permit
Catch: Several smallmouth bass 6-10″, several bluegill
Access: Easily waded, suggest waders as locals report seeing snakes at times