Boating Near Frederick

[mcsnowden1]

Does anyone know of any places I could put an 18ft. Grizzly in and do some fishing near Frederick without tearing up my propellor on rocks? We just moved back to the area and I want to take the family out fishing a couple times before winter.

Also, I wouldn't mind driving further out if the fishing is good. More so concerned with staying out of rocks. Would truly appreciate the help.

 

[SummitCnty]

Potomac River above Dam 5. Put in at 4 Locks. Fishing isn’t the best but it’s deep water.

 

[steves1911]

I use to put in at mouth of monacacy with a outboard prop. Have to be cautious this time of year but it's possible. Princess st boat ramp in Shepherdstown is also plenty deep. About 1 mile upriver you will run into a series of ledges that can be tricky depending on water level but it's passable even in low levels. Whites ferry ramp near Dickerson MD has a pretty deep stretch too just mind the giant cable attached to the ferry when crossing.

Edit to add if you launch at mouth of monocacy when crossing under the aqueduct heading towards potomac ensure you use either of the 2 "ducts" farthest to your right

 

[Afrikeber]

I use to put in at mouth of monacacy with a outboard prop. Have to be cautious this time of year but it's possible. Princess st boat ramp in Shepherdstown is also plenty deep. About 1 mile upriver you will run into a series of ledges that can be tricky depending on water level but it's passable even in low levels. Whites ferry ramp near Dickerson MD has a pretty deep stretch too just mind the giant cable attached to the ferry when crossing.

Edit to add if you launch at mouth of monocacy when crossing under the aqueduct heading towards potomac ensure you use either of the 2 "ducts" farthest to your right

Just rode my mountain bike over the Monocacy aqueduct bridge yesterday and stopped to look down looks mighty shallow under all the arches…..maybe with some rainfall that will improve….

 

[steves1911]

Just rode my mountain bike over the Monocacy aqueduct bridge yesterday and stopped to look down looks mighty shallow under all the arches…..maybe with some rainfall that will improve….

I don't doubt it it's been a dry year levels are down even considering the time of year.

 

[pbharvey]

Just rode my mountain bike over the Monocacy aqueduct bridge yesterday and stopped to look down looks mighty shallow under all the arches…..maybe with some rainfall that will improve….

I kayak fished today from point of rocks to Noland’s Ferry and the water is low.
No way I’d put my jon boat there.

 

[gtodave]

Potomac is under 1.5'. No way you're getting far in a prop boat

 

[Brickman301]

Whites ferry ramp near Dickerson MD has a pretty deep stretch too just mind the giant cable attached to the ferry when crossing.

This. When the water gets low in the middle of summer, I head to Whites Ferry. I have a 1448 Jon boat with a prop engine. Go out of the boat ramp go toward the Va side and head up river. You can run a pretty good ways, before it gets shallow. A lot of good fishing in the area.

 

[dist1646]

I don't think the cable is still there since they closed the Ferry. Last time I was there, I didn't notice it. Did get a decent lunch at the little store though.

 

[steves1911]

I don't think the cable is still there since they closed the Ferry. Last time I was there, I didn't notice it. Did get a decent lunch at the little store though.

I forgot they shut the ferry down. Been a few years since I've fished that stretch.

 

[akalma]

Save this link to water levels in Potomac, this one for Edwards Ferry location

National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service

National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (AHPS)

water.weather.gov

and you can switch to another locations upstream (point of rocks) or downstream (little falls)

 

[mcsnowden1]

Think we’re going to check out Marshall Hall or the Ft. Washington marina. Not risking it

 

[mcsnowden1]

This. When the water gets low in the middle of summer, I head to Whites Ferry. I have a 1448 Jon boat with a prop engine. Go out of the boat ramp go toward the Va side and head up river. You can run a pretty good ways, before it gets shallow. A lot of good fishing in the area.

Thanks man