{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Rock Creek near Tilden

After the series of "steps to catch a fish emails" I took the short walk from Columbia Heights to Rock Creek in search of fish.  I go to the park all of the time with my girlfriend and our black lab and often see a number of decent size fish.  The problem I experienced is that due to the combined sewer overflow system that releases a ton of sewage into the river the NPS prohibits wading (http://www.nps.gov/rocr/parkmgmt/rock-creek-park-superintendent-compendium.htm).  I have no idea if this applies to people in waders but since I usually try to follow the rules, I fished purely from shore.  With such a dense canopy, limited shoreline, and the inability to get into the water, I had a pretty difficult time finding a place to cast.  I don't know if anyone has found some good spots or knows if the park police is fine with people wading in waders, but if you are interested in heading down there and doing some exploring shoot me an email. 

Paul

On Friday, August 17, 2012 4:12:21 AM UTC-4, David Constantine wrote:

I'm interested in fishing Rock Creek, and it's good to know that I'm not alone.  I live in Columbia Heights and the idea of walking to a flyfishing hole is just too tempting not to investigate.   Also good to know that you were successful.  Did you get some weird looks from passersby?
I went running though the park today and saw many fish, mostly small, but a few larger ones I wouldn't mind hooking on my 5 wt.  Water level was low and current slow, but had some nice deeper pools where I saw fish holding.  No rising action though. This was at 10AM, hot and sunny, between the Porter Street and the Calvert Street Bridges.  Curious about what lies south, if anyone knows. 
I'm also curious about what species of fish are in there.  My background is western trout fishing and I can't identify these fish!
Also, Jim, be careful, buddy.  The Parks website says fishing is prohibited above the Porter Street bridge. 
Nice fish,
Dave
On Tuesday, July 31, 2012 6:26:01 PM UTC-4, Jim wrote:

I can't believe it, but this guy took a hares ear nymph on rock creek.  I also saw the biggest cat fish under the bridge there.  Anyone else fishing rock creek?

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