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Currently closed for the season.

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

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 […]

Kayaking reopens for weekends only, starting March 25.

Currently closed for the season.

Open 7am – 6pm, last rental at 5pm. Conditions and weather permitting. Reservations encouraged. Last day of the season is October 29th.

Currently closed for the season.

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

Video by Abdul Khan

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]