Fishing conditions for McMillan Reservoir (DC)
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Now, July 27
12:07 AM
humidity
96%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
17kmmoon rise
18:50AMmoon
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McMillan Reservoir (DC) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McMillan Reservoir (DC), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McMillan Reservoir (DC).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 06:03 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.9 mph (2.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.4 mph (3.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:50 PM and moonset at 2:53 AM.
About this spot
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McMillan Reservoir (DC) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in McMillan Reservoir (DC), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Wednesday (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak), and Friday (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in McMillan Reservoir (DC).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 68°F (20°C) . Sunrise today: 06:03 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.9 mph (2.2 m/s), with gusts reaching 7.4 mph (3.3 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.83 inHg (758 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:50 PM and moonset at 2:53 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026McMillan Reservoir is a historic water supply reservoir in Washington DC, one of the few accessible public freshwater fishing locations in the nation's capital. It supports largemouth bass, hickory shad during their spring spawning run, and blue catfish, providing urban fishing in a historically significant Civil War-era reservoir complex in the heart of the city. Spot Features: McMillan Reservoir is a historic water supply reservoir in Washington DC, north of Howard University, that provides rare urban freshwater fishing access in the nation's capital. Largemouth bass are targeted with soft plastics and topwaters along the vegetated margins, hickory shad with small darts and shad rigs in spring during the April-May run, blue catfish with cut bait on the bottom. The DC fishing regulations apply, a valid fishing license is required. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are active at McMillan Reservoir year-round in the mild DC climate, with peak activity in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Hickory shad make a spring spawning run up the Anacostia/Potomac system in April and May, with anglers targeting them from accessible banks. Blue catfish are present through the warmer months. This is one of Washington DC's few urban freshwater fishing access points.
