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Currently closed for the season.

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Key Bridge

Update

Now open. Subject to change in hours during inclement weather or flooding.

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Tidal Basin

Update

Reservations are highly recommended. April 15-30th 7am-6pm May 1-Aug 14th 6am-7pm Aug 15-Sept 5th 7am-6pm Sept 6-Oct 2nd 7am-6pm Oct 3-30th 7:30am-5pm Subject to change in hours during inclement weather […]

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Thompson

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Kayaking reopens for weekends only, starting March 25.

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Wharf

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Currently closed for the season.

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Uncategorized

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Open 7am – 7pm, last rental at 6pm. Conditions and weather permitting. Open on Memorial day. Reservations strongly encouraged for the holiday weekend.

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Date: 03.22.2023 Category: Fletchers

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Currently closed for the season.

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Date: 03.21.2023 Category: Ballpark

Open for July 4th Weekend

The Wharf Boathouse will be OPEN Monday, July 5th from 12 – 8 PM.

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Date: 07.02.2021 Category: The Wharf Update

Dinners At Dusk Sneak Peek!

Video by Abdul Khan

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Date: 06.30.2021 Category: Keybridge Boathouse Update

We are open for rowboat rentals only. Kayaks will not be available until April 10th.

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Date: 04.09.2021 Category: Fletchers Boathouse Update

June 24, 2018

The flow of the Potomac at Fletcher’s has been too high for rentals most of the time since my last report. It’s been a frustrating period for anglers. Prior to […]

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Date: 06.24.2018 Category: Fishing Report Fletcher's Fishing Feed

Report from Fletcher’s Cove

Like a roller-coaster ride, April angling at Fletcher’s Cove was a series of dramatic highs and sudden, plunging drops of stomach churning speed. Several times during the month the Potomac […]

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Date: 05.11.2018 Category: Fishing Report

April 17, 2018

As the river continues to rise from Sundays rain Fletchers begins to secure boats and dock from the increasing current and driftwood that is making its way through the watershed. […]

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Date: 04.17.2018 Category: Fletcher's Fishing Feed

Report from Fletcher’s Cove

Signs of spring in Washington appear well before the season itself. As noted by Louis J. Halle in his book of the same name, Spring in Washington arrives in fits […]

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Date: 04.04.2018 Category: Fishing Report

Old Town Camden 120 – $650

Specs: Length: 12′ 6″ Width: 28.5” Weight: 51 lbs Max Rider Weight: 350-400 lbs Features: Active comfort system 2.0 Click Seal hatch with bulkhead Support Track foot brace system Deck […]

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Date: 11.15.2017 Category: Used Boat Sale

Report from Fletcher’s Cove

Fletcher’s Cove rental season will end on Sunday, October 29th. If you want to take a paddle or row at our little slice of “wilderness in D.C.” (or as close […]

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Date: 10.15.2017 Category: Fishing Report

Wilderness Systems Pungo – $650

Specs: Length: 12′ Width: 29” Weight: 49 lbs Max Rider Weight: 325 lbs Features: Large open cockpit makes it easy to get in and out and provides extra room to […]

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Date: 09.25.2017 Category: Used Boat Sale

Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 – $650

Specs: Length: 14” Width: 24” Weight: 59 lbs Max Rider Weight: 300 lbs Features: Novice and seasoned paddlers alike will enjoy the responsive performance of the hybrid hull shape of […]

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Date: 09.25.2017 Category: Used Boat Sale

Wilderness Systems Tsunami 120 – $650

Specs: Length: 12” Width: 25.5” Weight: 50 lbs Max Rider Weight: 275 lbs Features: Hull is crafted in high-density polyethylene for remarkable durability and easy care Scalloped, contoured seat pan […]

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Date: 09.25.2017 Category: Used Boat Sale

Ocean Kayak Malibu 2XL – $500

Specs: Length: 13’4” Width: 34” Weight: 68 lbs Max Rider Weight: 500lbs Features: Highly durable linear polyethylene construction offers years of service Ample rocker enhances turning, and deep keel helps […]

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Date: 09.25.2017 Category: Used Boat Sale