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

Video by Abdul Khan

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Specs: Length: 11’4” Width: 32” Weight: 41 lbs Volume: 205L Max Rider Weight: 210lbs Features: Surf-Inspired Longboard Shapes for stable flat water cruising and wave surfing performance Attachment Points – […]

The sweltering heat of July and August in Washington slows the pace of both anglers and fish. With Potomac water temperatures sometimes flirting with 90 degrees, one cannot expect easy […]

It’s been a wild ride for anglers at Fletcher’s Cove this year. “Spring” fishing took off in mid winter like a Derby filly out of the gate. Large striped bass […]

It’s the second week of May and I’m wearing a thermal and two fleeces. That’s weather, D.C. style. Not only that, but Noah made a stop at Fletcher’s last week […]