Fletcher's Boathouse Kayaking, Paddling, Boating, Fishing

Daily Update

On Friday evening, our Fletchers Boathouse location is ending rentals at 5 pm. Join us this weekend for crisp weather and beautiful river conditions. Strong winds may limit rentals to kayaks only. We open at 9 am.

Directions

driving

From 495, take the Glen Echo exit onto Clara Barton Parkway. Follow Clara Barton Parkway until it becomes Canal Road at Chain Bridge. Continue on Canal Road until the entrance of Fletcher’s at Canal and Reservoir. *Please consider that Canal Road access is subject to weekday morning and evening one way rush hour restrictions.

From 66 East, take the Rosslyn exit to Key Bridge. Take a left onto Canal Road after crossing over Key Bridge. Bear left at Foxhall to stay on Canal Road and continue onward until the entrance of Fletcher’s at Canal and Reservoir.

Parking is available on both sides of the canal.Go through the auto tunnel under the canal to reach the west side parking lot.

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Float Plan Agreement

Float Plan Agreement
All boat renters need this form at our boathouse locations and we encourage you to print and fill it out ahead of time so you have more time in the water!

PADDLE, FISH, EXPLORE, AND THEN RELAX ON THE SHORE

Tackle the Fletcher’s Boathouse fishing challenge! With access to the Potomac River as well as the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Fletcher’s Boathouse has been a locally renowned paddling and unique fishing destination since the 1850s. While at Fletcher’s, you can even pick up your fishing license at the Tackle Shack along with expertly chosen fishing tackle suitable for local angling, not to mention snacks and refreshments!

You can also seize the day at this quaint DC boathouse with any of your favorite boating rentals like paddling, rowboating, canoeing and kayaking. Or, experience the area through one of our spectacular guided SUP and canoe tours. If you’re more of a landlubber, you and your family can rent bicycles for a leisurely ride along the many miles of beautiful trails.

Tackle Shack

Fletcher’s offers a selection of fishing tackle including Okuma brand spinning rod and reel combos, Eagle Claw hooks, Spider Wire monofilament, Mepps, Rooster Tail and Cotton Cordell brand lures and Water Gremlin sinkers. Fletcher’s also carries the best selection of shad darts and spoons in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Fishing Reports

2017	2018
March	March
April	May
May	June
June
August
October

2016	2015	2014
March 21	March 9	March 20
April 16	March 29	April 8
May 23	April 12	May 5
June 25	May 7	May 5
August 15	June 20	June 2
Oct. 6	July 30	July 16
Dec. 20	Sept. 21	Sept. 10
	Nov. 10	Nov. 17

2013	2012	2011
March 6	March 15	March 15
March 28	March 28	March 31
April 14	April 20	April 15
May 5	April 22	April 26
June 8	May 11	May 9
July 20	June 5	May 9
Sept. 13	July 15	June 16
Nov. 25	Sept. 11	July 19
	Nov. 7	Aug. 23
		Oct. 17
		Nov. 15

2010	2009	2008
Feb. 22	Jan. 30	Jan. 3
March 21	March 18	Feb. 11
March 30	April 6	March 16
April 7	April 20	April 1
April 13	May 4	April 14
April 28	May 26	May 1
May 11	June 24	May 16
June 1	July 30	June 5
June 30	Labor Day	July 28
August 8	Nov. 3	Sept. 29
Sept. 16		Nov. 10
Oct. 21
Nov. 22

2007	2006	2005
Feb. 14	March 4	April 10
March 26	March 30	April 28
April 11	April 18	May 21
April 22	April 25	June 2
April 29	May 1	June 21
May 13	May 16	July 4
June 10	June 2	August 3
Aug. 6	June 24	Sept. 26
Sept. 30	July 27	Nov. 26
Oct. 29	August 27
	Sept. 30
	Oct. 31

In memory of Louis Harley	Shad-fishing

Fletcher's Boathouse