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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead TV

Thanks very much for the advice 

I know of Vince and will contact him

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On Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:31 AM, Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> wrote:

Call Vince Tobias at Cattaragus Creek Outfitters about the Catt.  He has private water in the upper river.  I have heard of people floating it in kayaks but i don't believe anyone currently offers guided float trips.  The issue is that almost all of the upper river is posted which in NY means you can't even stand on the stream bottom.  There is public water in Zoar Valley Multiple Use area but access is very limited and I have heard the float can be somewhat dangerous.  Everything below Gowanda which is like the lower 12 miles is closed to fishing unless you are a tribal member or accompanied by one.  As far as I know that is still the case but may have changed.

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:36:51 PM UTC-4 Art Friedlander wrote:

I greatly appreciate all the advice.

I know it's always dicey as to when the fish are in, having experienced that previously.

Since I can take off on short notice, are there any good websites that give reliable information about the daily conditions.

Also, does anyone know if there are any guides that float the Cattaraugus?

Thanks again

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 01:34:43 PM EDT, Yambag Nelson <northstreet...@gmail.com> wrote:

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon.  Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive  but skinny.  

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain.  The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream.  The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April.  I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.  

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring.  Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.  

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

I will also add that Salmon River fish seem to be running on the large size this year. Here are a few fish from the past couple of weekends.

On Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:52:37 PM UTC-4 Ben wrote:

For the Salmon River, Whitaker's has ok info, and talking with folks in the shop always helps. Water is high right now but clarity is good around Altmar and above. Trick is to find spots where fish hold or move through that also allow for an effective drift. 3-6ft deep, flowing at walking speed is usually a good rule of thumb for steelhead everywhere. Being in a boat will open up many more spots. As the water warms into April and May, more dropbacks will show up. They're super grabby but don't fight much. Best chance at swinging up a steelhead though. Many folks snag or accidentally "line" fish, but fish will eat flies. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

For the Salmon River, Whitaker's has ok info, and talking with folks in the shop always helps. Water is high right now but clarity is good around Altmar and above. Trick is to find spots where fish hold or move through that also allow for an effective drift. 3-6ft deep, flowing at walking speed is usually a good rule of thumb for steelhead everywhere. Being in a boat will open up many more spots. As the water warms into April and May, more dropbacks will show up. They're super grabby but don't fight much. Best chance at swinging up a steelhead though. Many folks snag or accidentally "line" fish, but fish will eat flies. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} TPFR Day on the Gunpowder

When:     Sunday March 22    9 am -ish  until whenever 

Where:    Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point (the south east side of the river off York Road with a large parking lot)  

Hey all - it is getting closer and the weather is  lookin' good for another Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.  

The previous Gunpowder Fishing Days have been quite the hit. So we are doing it again and keeping the same free form approach: show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go fish, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder.   We'll have some of the usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.   

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use.  For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the MD site.  see the attached for detailed instructions.

Hope to see you there.

Reply to let us know if you plan on joining.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} PLAY with TPFR on the Big Gunpowder Falls River for a beautiful day of fishing

When:     Sunday March 2    9 am -ish  until whenever 

Where:    Gunpowder Falls - Bunker Hill access point (the south east side of the river off York Road with a large parking lot)  

Hey all - it is getting closer and the weather is  lookin' good for another Gunpowder Fishing Day on the water with TPFR.  

The previous Gunpowder Fishing Days have been quite the hit. So we are doing it again and keeping the same free form approach: show up, meet folks, chew the fat, go fish, and relax amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gunpowder.   We'll have some of the usual suspects from the Sunday Casting Church will be on hand to help.   

If you haven't been to the Gunpowder Falls, this will be a fun way to fish this tailwater of the Pretty Boy Reservoir, just north of Baltimore and put some of those casting skills to use.  For more information about Gunpowder Falls see the MD site.  see the attached for detailed instructions.

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

Call Vince Tobias at Cattaragus Creek Outfitters about the Catt.  He has private water in the upper river.  I have heard of people floating it in kayaks but i don't believe anyone currently offers guided float trips.  The issue is that almost all of the upper river is posted which in NY means you can't even stand on the stream bottom.  There is public water in Zoar Valley Multiple Use area but access is very limited and I have heard the float can be somewhat dangerous.  Everything below Gowanda which is like the lower 12 miles is closed to fishing unless you are a tribal member or accompanied by one.  As far as I know that is still the case but may have changed.

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 2:36:51 PM UTC-4 Art Friedlander wrote:

I greatly appreciate all the advice.

I know it's always dicey as to when the fish are in, having experienced that previously.

Since I can take off on short notice, are there any good websites that give reliable information about the daily conditions.

Also, does anyone know if there are any guides that float the Cattaraugus?

Thanks again

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 01:34:43 PM EDT, Yambag Nelson <northstreet...@gmail.com> wrote:

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon.  Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive  but skinny.  

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain.  The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream.  The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April.  I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.  

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring.  Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.  

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

Here is the link to flow conditions at the dam.  It will increase as you go down river from the runoff.  The big melt from the snow melt is happening now so big flows. Stephen Shen and Shane Thomas are couple of other good guides there.  The tackle shops there are also helpful, especially All Season Sports and Dale at Pineville Sports.  Fish tends to be more spread out in the spring and not concentrated upriver like in the winter, especially later in the dropback season.  Good Luck!

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Subject: Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

I greatly appreciate all the advice.

I know it's always dicey as to when the fish are in, having experienced that previously.

Since I can take off on short notice, are there any good websites that give reliable information about the daily conditions.

Also, does anyone know if there are any guides that float the Cattaraugus?

Thanks again

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 01:34:43 PM EDT, Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> wrote:

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon.  Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive  but skinny.  

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain.  The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream.  The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April.  I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.  

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring.  Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.  

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

Art

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

I greatly appreciate all the advice.

I know it's always dicey as to when the fish are in, having experienced that previously.

Since I can take off on short notice, are there any good websites that give reliable information about the daily conditions.

Also, does anyone know if there are any guides that float the Cattaraugus?

Thanks again

On Monday, March 9, 2026 at 01:34:43 PM EDT, Yambag Nelson <northstreetwreckingcrew@gmail.com> wrote:

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon.  Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive  but skinny.  

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain.  The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream.  The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April.  I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.  

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring.  Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.  

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

Art

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Spring steelhead

Right now the water is pretty cold and high on the salmon.  Fresh fish should be coming and and fishing should pick up into april but by may you will mostly be seeing dropback fish which can be very aggressive  but skinny.  

On the Erie tribs the fish can leave pretty early depending on the system, especially if there isn't a ton of rain.  The Catt usually has fish through april and into May (when large lake run smallmouth can also enter) but so much of the river is off limits now I don't know if I would go with that as my target stream.  The smaller and shale bottom type streams will have fish for the next few weeks but it isn't unheard of for those fish to be done by April.  I was in Buffalo this weekend and the erie tribs up that way are all up and high which should bring fish.  

For both Ontario and Erie I prefer the fall fishing but you can definitely have good days in the spring.  Conditions and fish behavior are just more variable.  

On Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:54:21 PM UTC-5 Art Friedlander wrote:

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

Art

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spring steelhead

I've done the fall run twice and if the spring is anything like the fall, fly fishermen are working incredibly hard for very little payoff — while the hundreds / thousands of guys looking to foul hook or snag a fish as it works upstream are the ones "winning". Maybe targeting steelhead on the fly in the spring is better or different, but salmon fishing was a colossal bust for us.

-Sean 

 

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Deyo's Guide Service. Mike is owner. Aka 'Dirty Bill'. 

From what I've learned the spring steelhead are skinny and worn out from spawning and a winter in the river. I went a few years ago with no luck. Ramps grow wild along the stream if you are into foraging. 

You can here Mike explain the drop backs on this podcast: 

Episode 12. Mike Deyo - Salmon River NY The Conservation, Fishing, and Hunting Podcast · June 22, 2025

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Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spring steelhead

Deyo's Guide Service. Mike is owner. Aka 'Dirty Bill'. 

From what I've learned the spring steelhead are skinny and worn out from spawning and a winter in the river. I went a few years ago with no luck. Ramps grow wild along the stream if you are into foraging. 

You can here Mike explain the drop backs on this podcast: 

Episode 12. Mike Deyo - Salmon River NY The Conservation, Fishing, and Hunting Podcast · June 22, 2025

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Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

Thanks

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Occaquan 2026

Peter, I am a frequent angler on the Potomac and have probably made about 25 outings to the Occoquan.   The shad show up a few days to a week before they hit us up in DC, but there is not a huge difference.   You can get numbers on Occoquan, but in general they are smaller fish, all Hickory Shad, no Americans that I have ever seen.  My experience is that there are Stripers around, (also smaller than Potomac stripers) but there is not a "run" like there is in the mainstem of the Potomac.   The Occoquan is a fine place to go for an outing, but it is not as "majestic" (for lack of a better word) than the Potomac.  it is smaller, more developed, and does not feel as much like you are in a natural environment that has been relatively unchanged for thousands of years (the way I feel on the Potomac).

All that said, I'd be up for an outing!

On Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM peter odell <peterlodell@gmail.com> wrote:

Due to the crazy repricing of the rowboats at fletchers and traffic, I've been fishing the occaquan from my kayak last couple of years.  its been very good generally.

I'm curious about this year with the Potomac issues, Occaquan a clean watershed but the fish still have to get there.

Anyone out there an expert on the river?

Do the stripers show up sooner, during or after the shad? (I've hit several schools late in the season, but may be missing something).

Do the fish get down there earlier since its several miles closer to the eventual ocean?

Any thoughts appreciated.  I try to go mid week at sunrise if anyone looking for someone to paddle with. 

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Digest for tidal-potomac-fly-rodders@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

The north lot is under construction, so met at the side lot to the south, 329 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA

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Come join us at a new location for the March Casting Church!

Owen Williams <eowilliams11@gmail.com>: Mar 02 09:36AM -0500 The monthly TPFR Casting Church will convene at *Bluemont Park* in Arlington, VA, on Sunday, March 8, due to the continuing conditions on the Potomac.   Plan to gather in the north parking lot (601 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22205) between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and we will find a suitable area to cast.   Reach out if you need to borrow a rod or have any questions.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Spring steelhead

Looking for advice on guides for floating the Salmon river and any experience with the spring run on the Salmon and also the Erie tribs compared to the fall run in terms of quality and quantity.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Occaquan 2026

Due to the crazy repricing of the rowboats at fletchers and traffic, I've been fishing the occaquan from my kayak last couple of years.  its been very good generally.

I'm curious about this year with the Potomac issues, Occaquan a clean watershed but the fish still have to get there.

Anyone out there an expert on the river?

Do the stripers show up sooner, during or after the shad? (I've hit several schools late in the season, but may be missing something).

Do the fish get down there earlier since its several miles closer to the eventual ocean?

Any thoughts appreciated.  I try to go mid week at sunrise if anyone looking for someone to paddle with. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} March Beer Tie gathers at The Board Room, Arlington onMonday, March 9.

The TPFR monthly Beer Tie will be held at The Board Room (925 N Garfield St, Arlington, VA 22201) on Monday, March 9. Ample parking, day or night.

Rob Snowhite will lead the tying of his signature Snowhite Damsels. Other experts will be on hand to help you get ready to fill your boxes with flies and darts for the spring shad run.

Tying begins at 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Come join us at a new location for the March Casting Church!

The monthly TPFR Casting Church will convene at Bluemont Park in Arlington, VA, on Sunday, March 8, due to the continuing conditions on the Potomac.

Plan to gather in the north parking lot (601 N Manchester St, Arlington, VA 22205) between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and we will find a suitable area to cast.

Reach out if you need to borrow a rod or have any questions. 

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} REMINDER: Shad Night is tomorrow at Orvis

FFC Shad Night is taking place tomorrow, Sunday the 1st, at Orvis Tysons! Starts at 4:00 with speakers at 5:45. For more info, here's the reminder email we are sending out in the morning.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: FL Keys guide recommendations

We flyfish with Rich Mitchell in Islamorada, though he fishes all styles as conditions allow or as the client prefers. 

He keeps his boat at the 3 Waters Resort & his number is ‭(305) 393-0729‬. Tell him Lynn Scholz referred you.

Have fun!

On Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 6:06:07 AM UTC-5 peter odell wrote:

Shawn Mckay is keys guide focusing on permit that just was recommended to me as young and talented - mckayf...@gmail.com  middle keys i believe.  I have not used him yet.

On Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:29:05 AM UTC-5 brad dreisbach wrote:

any guide recommendations for FL Keys? Flying in to Key West, few days in southern keys, then driving up to Key Largo for a few days north.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: FL Keys guide recommendations

Shawn Mckay is keys guide focusing on permit that just was recommended to me as young and talented - mckayfishing@gmail.com  middle keys i believe.  I have not used him yet.

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any guide recommendations for FL Keys? Flying in to Key West, few days in southern keys, then driving up to Key Largo for a few days north.

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} FL Keys guide recommendations

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{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Shad Night Moved to Next Sunday

Many of you have heard that we are moving Shad Night to March 1 to avoid possible heavy snow tomorrow afternoon. Fortunately, all of our speakers and participants, and Orvis were able to accommodate the delay. Please help spread the word!

https://mailchi.mp/0efe1f48c37c/date-shad-report-12772048?e=9d75c6fa44

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} My Podcast With Potomac Riverkeeper | Sewage spill

From today's interview. 

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/potomac-river-sewage-spill-threatens-key-fishing-season/

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On Feb 18, 2026, at 1:40 PM, Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

Captain Tim Blanchard and I were interviewed for DC News Now this morning on the poo spill. Will post when available. 

Easiest question for me to answer was would I eat fish out of the river now. I don't ever eat fish. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 18, 2026, at 2:49 AM, Tom Steeley <tsteeley77@gmail.com> wrote:



Found this on YouTube.   This issue is going national...

https://youtube.com/shorts/fLSojy4X5CI?si=pk2JFfH1NnYCcbyf

On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 9:49 AM Anthony LoPresti <alopresti89@gmail.com> wrote:

Rob, great episode. I'm really feeling for the professionals who rely on the Potomac and surrounding areas for their livelihoods.

I'm wondering, do we have any idea how far the effects of this will spread? You spoke about birds potentially picking up these contaminants and spreading them to other bodies of water. Are there plans to test different areas of the watershed to see where these bacteria are contained to? Do we think it's safe to fish holmes run, accotink creek, north of Great Falls, etc?

Last thought: Should fly shops (District Angling and Orvis) be mentioning this to customers in passing if they are buying shad flies or mention the Potomac? I really appreciated Richie mentioning this at one of the last fly seminars. Not sure it would have been on my radar due to the terrible coverage.

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On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM Tom Steeley <tsteeley77@gmail.com> wrote:

Awesome!  Thanks for sharing!

On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

I do not use this forum to promote my podcast. However this episode is about our river, right here. The importance merits me posting. I invited Dean from The Potomac Riverkeeper to discuss the current sewage spill on the Potomac. Recorded yesterday, Feb 10th. 

I feel like the upcoming Shad Night will be us discussing the situation and the fact that the shad run won't be fishable. 

You will learn about the broccoli hatch, the DC government lack of responsibility, and a new section to float when this is all cleared up. 

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & Potomac Sewage Spill by Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & P...

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & Potomac Sewage Spill

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & P...

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Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} My Podcast With Potomac Riverkeeper | Sewage spill

Captain Tim Blanchard and I were interviewed for DC News Now this morning on the poo spill. Will post when available. 

Easiest question for me to answer was would I eat fish out of the river now. I don't ever eat fish. 

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 18, 2026, at 2:49 AM, Tom Steeley <tsteeley77@gmail.com> wrote:



Found this on YouTube.   This issue is going national...

https://youtube.com/shorts/fLSojy4X5CI?si=pk2JFfH1NnYCcbyf

On Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 9:49 AM Anthony LoPresti <alopresti89@gmail.com> wrote:

Rob, great episode. I'm really feeling for the professionals who rely on the Potomac and surrounding areas for their livelihoods.

I'm wondering, do we have any idea how far the effects of this will spread? You spoke about birds potentially picking up these contaminants and spreading them to other bodies of water. Are there plans to test different areas of the watershed to see where these bacteria are contained to? Do we think it's safe to fish holmes run, accotink creek, north of Great Falls, etc?

Last thought: Should fly shops (District Angling and Orvis) be mentioning this to customers in passing if they are buying shad flies or mention the Potomac? I really appreciated Richie mentioning this at one of the last fly seminars. Not sure it would have been on my radar due to the terrible coverage.

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On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:56 PM Tom Steeley <tsteeley77@gmail.com> wrote:

Awesome!  Thanks for sharing!

On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:46 PM Rob Snowhite <rob@robsnowhite.com> wrote:

I do not use this forum to promote my podcast. However this episode is about our river, right here. The importance merits me posting. I invited Dean from The Potomac Riverkeeper to discuss the current sewage spill on the Potomac. Recorded yesterday, Feb 10th. 

I feel like the upcoming Shad Night will be us discussing the situation and the fact that the shad run won't be fishable. 

You will learn about the broccoli hatch, the DC government lack of responsibility, and a new section to float when this is all cleared up. 

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & Potomac Sewage Spill by Fly Fishing Consultant Podcast

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & P...

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & Potomac Sewage Spill

Dean Naujoks | Potomac River Keeper & P...

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