{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: C&O Canal Low

Nice picture Mike!

Aaron was close. We net off a section that runs roughly from the end of the dock in Mike's picture to about the end of the upper parking lot. Actually it goes past the end of the upper parking lot but ends before that northern bank of the canal is completely blocked by trees.

We are limited by our NPS permit to stock only native fish, but some non-natives always seem to sneak into our delivery. We shoot for as many redear sunfish as we can afford each year. In the times I have been present the stocking, which has been 4 years, I don't think we have ever got any smallmouth. A few largemouths and a few crappie maybe, but no smallmouths. We also trap some interesting stuff between the nets. Last year there was about a 2' eel in there that provided a lot of enjoyment for the kids when it would show itself. 

And to answer the question as to where all the fish go, they follow the receding water back down the canal. 

On Monday, January 21, 2013 11:09:59 PM UTC-5, Matthew Longley wrote:

I was surprised by how shallow it is there (with the water gone), at least the section by fletchers.

Brad, what do you guys stock there?

On Sunday, January 20, 2013 5:55:10 PM UTC-5, Matt Geiman wrote:

Was walking around Swains Lock today to check out some put in/take out spots for my pontoon row boat. I'd like to use the canal to row up river, however it is too low right now. Anyone know when it will be filled up again?

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