Fishing conditions for Potomac River (fishing)
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Now, July 27
12:36 PM
humidity
40%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
24kmmoon rise
18:49AMmoon
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Potomac River (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Potomac River (fishing), 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 Potomac River (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 06:06 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:49 PM and moonset at 2:57 AM.
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Potomac River (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Potomac River (fishing), 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 Potomac River (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 88°F (31°C) . Sunrise today: 06:06 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 6:49 PM and moonset at 2:57 AM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Potomac River (Maryland fishing listing) confirms striped bass, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass as primary species in this historic river. See the primary Potomac River entry (7456585) for full details about this remarkable multi-species river flowing through the nation's capital region. Spot Features: Potomac River (Maryland section) is the same famous multi-species river documented in earlier entries (7456585), emphasizing striped bass and smallmouth bass as primary species with largemouth bass as an additional target. Standard Potomac River fishing techniques for each species apply. Seasonality: Striped bass are the primary year-round sport fish in the Potomac River (Maryland section), with the best action in spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) during the famous Potomac striped bass runs. Smallmouth bass are the premier warmwater species in the rocky upper river, most active in late spring and summer. Largemouth bass are present in the slower sections.
