Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders

Teaching Fly-Fishing in the DMV

Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders is a charter club of Fly Fishers International which focuses on the unique angling opportunities in our Nation's River. We are a dedicated group of local fly anglers that promote this underutilized fishery, educate others, and address the Potomac river's environmental issues.

TPFR was featured in the movie ‘Urban Lines” in 2013.

Official selection: 2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour. TwoFisted Heart Productions partnered with Freestone Entertainment to create a film on the tidal Potomac River that counters common stigmas and stereotypes of fly fishing. Four fly fishermen in Washington, D.C. demonstrate that fly fishing is more than an individual pursuit of the catch, more than once-a-year or once-in-a-lifetime trips out West or to exotic locations abroad. In an unlikely setting of concrete vistas, population density and traffic nightmares, the Potomac River proves that adventure and epic fishing are available to everyone on a daily basis. D.C. fly fishermen have embraced that concept through an online community that provides a 21st century, Web 2.0 take on passionately protecting our water resources for the future and connecting with the people around us. It’s about thinking globally and fishing locally. Otherwise, it’s just another sport.
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The Tidal Potomac

From Great Falls to the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac supports both resident and anadromous fish that are susceptible to fly rod techniques. The Tidal Potomac River in the DC Metro area provides a world class fly rod fishery that many anglers overlook. Our fishing is year-round, and we target a wide variety of species from Striped Bass to Panfish. Whether you have a six foot two-weight, a fifteen foot ten-weight, or anything in between, you will find a use for it here.

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Join Us

There is NO membership fee.

Join our Google Group, read and write fishing reports, participate in discussions, and help others by sharing your knowledge and experience.

Participate in our Events and help us fund and facilitate them whenever possible.

Support our National Organization by joining Fly Fishers International.