Fishing the DMV
Hosted by Thomas Arens · Thomas Arens
4.9from 116 ratings
- 714
- Episodes
- 58
- Transcribed
- 116
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
- 793K
- YouTube views
About Fishing the DMV
Fishing the DMV Podcast is a leading bass fishing podcast delivering the most up-to-date fishing reports, bass fishing tips, bass fishing techniques, and tournament bass fishing strategies for anglers across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Covering Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, this podcast is your go-to source for largemouth bass fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, tidal river fishing, lakes or the Chesapeake Bay we are the go to source for all things fishing in the area. Hosted by Thomas Arens, Fishing the DMV features expert interviews with professional anglers, fishing guides, tournament anglers, fisheries biologists, and fishing industry experts, breaking down bass fishing patterns, seasonal fishing strategies, pre-spawn fishing, spawn fishing, post-spawn fishing, summer bass fishing, fall bass fishing, and winter bass fishing. Every episode is packed with actionable advice on best bass fishing lures, fishing tackle, rod and reel setups, bass fishing gear, sonar and fish finders, forward-facing sonar, electronics, kayak fishing, bank fishing, and offshore fishing techniques. Get detailed fishing reports and bass fishing intel for top fisheries including the Potomac River, Chesapeake Bay, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake, Chickahominy River, James River, Susquehanna River, Shenandoah River, Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston, Kerr Lake (Buggs Island), and more. Learn proven tournament fishing strategies, how to catch big bass, how to find bass, and how to catch more fish with real-world insights from anglers who fish these waters every day. Whether you're searching for the best bass fishing podcast, daily fishing reports, bass fishing tips and tricks, or advanced bass fishing techniques, Fishing the DMV Podcast delivers everything you need to improve your fishing, stay on top of current conditions, and dominate on the water. Subscribe now for the latest bass fishing reports, fishing tips, and tournament strategies to help you catch more bass and become a better angler.
- Publisher
- Thomas Arens
- Category
- education · sports · sports
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 28 Nov 2021
- Latest episode
- 13 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
58 of 714 episodes have a transcript.
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Virginia Beach Fall Fishing with Captain Chris: Speckled Trout, Redfish & Nighttime Stripers
7 Oct 2026
Ocean City Maryland Fall Fishing Report: October Stripers, Flounder, Red Drum & Best Baits
5 Oct 2026
Buggs Island Fall Fishing Report: Low-Water Bass, Stripers & October Patterns with Threadfin Guide Service
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Virginia Beach Fall Fishing with Captain Chris: Speckled Trout, Redfish & Nighttime Stripers
Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] So we're going to see some loss. Almost every single winter we see some loss of speckled trout. The last two winters have been really bad and we've had massive kills and that runs down into North Carolina as well. But as those small fish that come into the backcountry, those young of year redfish, hang out in the backcountry, they take the worst of it. They're back there to kind of find a warm, safe spot over that dark mud, but when it gets cold, they're also in water that changes temperature quickly, whereas the trout, will go off deep. Those little ones will go off and they'll find deep water. […]
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- Captain Chris
- Taylor
- Zach
- Mark
- Jackson Diberg
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 792,570
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 68 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.8 / 5
- 48 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 90 / 100
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- Quality
- 93
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 85
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Thomas Arens host the show. Published by Thomas Arens.
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