Location · VA

Riverbend Park — Upper Potomac

Fairfax County, VA · shoreline

Upper Potomac above Great Falls — classic smallmouth water with wadable riffles and rocky runs. No motorized boats allowed; wading anglers have this stretch mostly to themselves. Strong current at Great Falls downstream.

No motorized boats. Currents can be fast and deceptive — wade with caution. Fairfax County park; free access.

Right now

Water temp
76°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Tide phase
incoming
Sunrise / sunset
6:22 AM / 7:52 PM
Moon
first quarter, 33% illuminated
Solunar windows
12:50 AM - 1:50 AM · 4:50 AM - 6:50 AM · 9:50 AM - 10:50 AM · 5:20 PM - 7:20 PM
Forecast
Sunny

Best species to target today

  1. Channel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus · harvest closed
    86/100
  2. Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu · harvest closed
    74/100
  3. Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides · harvest closed
    74/100