Fletchers Boat Ramp

bigalf · May 16, 2014

Hey Fishers
Buddy and I are planning on fishing at Fletchers boat ramp, on the MD side. I think I need a non tidal license, correct. Any other advice would be helpful.

Wreck · May 16, 2014

Fletcher's Boathouse in DC? You'll need a DC fishing license, they sell them at the snack bar.

swinokur · May 17, 2014

Last week they were not allowing folks to put in with all the rain. I'd call first.

rgramjet · May 17, 2014

River is very high/fast today. Couldn't imagine getting on it today.

Turbohugh · May 17, 2014

Sewage spills all along that stretch of the potomac.. I wouldn't go near it for another week.

StantonCree · May 17, 2014

bigalf said:
Hey Fishers
Buddy and I are planning on fishing at Fletchers boat ramp, on the MD side. I think I need a non tidal license, correct. Any other advice would be helpful.

There is no MD side if I am correct and you would need a DC Fishing license, which they do sell at the location.

http://www.fletcherscove.com/

the above website should provide you with any necessary information but if not in the top right hand corner there is a phone number. I don't go over there much. The Shad run is awesome but I hate HATE HATE constantly snagging on to 70lb catfish line thats been randomly disgarded and the 400 heinekin bottles floating around.

pbharvey · Apr 5, 2020

They are closed due to the pandemic but does anyone know if their parking lot and kayak launch is available for use?
Shad are showing up.

remrug · Apr 5, 2020

Shad are catch and release......not sure what the DNR will do if they catch you

StantonCree · Apr 5, 2020

pbharvey said:
They are closed due to the pandemic but does anyone know if their parking lot and kayak launch is available for use?
Shad are showing up.

I’ll reach out to my guy (he takes forever) I’ll see if i can find out for you

Edit- He took exactly 30 seconds. It’s closed. He works for DOEE

johnkn · Apr 5, 2020

DNR closed recreational boating in Maryland waters unless fishing commercially or for sustenance. Shad are not designated a food fish. What can DNR do? The same thing they can do if they catch someone illegally hunting...... good luck...

pbharvey · Apr 5, 2020

remrug said:
Shad are catch and release......not sure what the DNR will do if they catch you

Kayaking is legal exercise.
Totally forgot about the fishing for sustenance thing.

StantonCree said:
I’ll reach out to my guy (he takes forever) I’ll see if i can find out for you

Edit- He took exactly 30 seconds. It’s closed. He works for DOEE

Thanks!

StantonCree · Apr 5, 2020

pbharvey said:
Kayaking is legal exercise.
Totally forgot about the fishing for sustenance thing.

Thanks!

I’m sure you can still park over there by the bridge and take that long walk to the water. Probably even park on the Maryland side and walk the C&O down but I’m being told that boat ramp is closed.

rgramjet · Apr 5, 2020

Wonder if gravely point or Columbia island marina allow kayak launches? Or the Roosevelt Island parking lot in a pinch?

SummitCnty · Apr 5, 2020

Yep it’s closed. I drive past it on the way to and from work. The place was a madhouse last week before they closed. Most cars I think I’ve seen in the lot on a weekday.

SummitCnty · Apr 5, 2020

The smaller parking lots North of Fletchers are open but they are also very full.

bigmanindc · Apr 5, 2020

johnkn said:
DNR closed recreational boating in Maryland waters unless fishing commercially or for sustenance. Shad are not designated a food fish. What can DNR do? The same thing they can do if they catch someone illegally hunting...... good luck...

It's in DC!!!!!

fscwi · Apr 9, 2020

You can buy a DC fishing license online.

pbharvey · Apr 9, 2020

fscwi said:
You can buy a DC fishing license online.

Has DC closed recreational fishing?

StantonCree · Apr 9, 2020

pbharvey said:
Has DC closed recreational fishing?

No

Mayors order 2020-054

Part IV 1

Allowable recreational activities

Ex- Walking, hiking, running, dog-walk....etc etc AND any other activities that comply with social distancing requirements.

PM inbound as well

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