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Fletchers Cove

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Washington, D.C., United States

4.5·686 catches

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Blue catfish

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Green sunfish

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Flathead catfish

51 in · 31 lb

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Green sunfish

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Bluegill

8 in · 6 oz

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Blue catfish

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General info

Fletchers Cove is a stream located in Washington, D.C., United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Hickory shad, and American shad.

Location

38°55′5.5″N 77°06′11″W
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Fishing regulations at Fletchers Cove, DC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Washington, D.C. can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Species prohibited
Hickory shad

Hickory shad

Regulation boundaryDistrict of Columbia

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information
Moratorium on Shad and River HerringIn accordance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for shad and river herring, the possession of these species is prohibited. For more information please contact the Fisheries and Wildlife Division by phone at 202-535-2260 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may also email the Associate Director rese.cloyd@dc.gov.There is a moratorium on the possession of American Shad (Alosa sapidissima), Hickory Shad (Alosa mediocris), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus).
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Alosa mediocris
Species prohibited
American shad

American shad

Regulation boundaryDistrict of Columbia

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Additional information
Moratorium on Shad and River HerringIn accordance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for shad and river herring, the possession of these species is prohibited. For more information please contact the Fisheries and Wildlife Division by phone at 202-535-2260 between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. You may also email the Associate Director rese.cloyd@dc.gov.There is a moratorium on the possession of American Shad (Alosa sapidissima), Hickory Shad (Alosa mediocris), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus).
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Alosa sapidissima
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FAQ about Fletchers Cove fishing

📍 Where is the Fletchers Cove located?
the Fletchers Cove is a stream located in Washington, D.C., United States. Its coordinates are:
38°55′5.5″N 77°06′11″W
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🎣 Where on the Fletchers Cove is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Fletchers Cove by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Fletchers Cove?
The most common species in the Fletchers Cove are:
📢 What are the latest Fletchers Cove fishing reports?
The latest Fletchers Cove fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Fletchers Cove right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Fletchers Cove, some of the species in season this October include: Striped bass, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
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