{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: suggestions for inshore/onshore saltwater fly fishing within 3 hours from DC?

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone.  I am aware of kent narrows as a potential hotspot, but haven't been there yet.  I will definitely check it out one of these nights.. although it sounds like access may be a bit of a production.  Dan, were you able to find safe areas out of the main current to anchor your kayaks, or did you just drift/paddle/repeat? 

I guess more specifically, I'm really interested in finding a place to do some beach casting - where it doesn't have to be at night, under the lights.. I know this means dealing with wind and waves, but I have two hand rods, shooting heads, and a stripping basket, so I can handle moderately adverse conditions .. at least once I work the rust off :) 

Murf - how was access at the Chesapeake bay beach club house (parking, fees, hours,etc)?  I've heard that the Terrapin Beach Park, just N of there can be decent for surf fishing, but it is a long walk to the beach from the parking lot (so dragging the boat down is not an option).    

I've fished Sandy Point State Park before.  Paying for parking was sort of tricky and it didn't seem very fishy for how many anglers there were .. but maybe it was an off night.  I would go back, but I'm hoping to find a better option. 

The henalopin/rehoboth area still sounds promising to me too.  As does the St. Micheals area.. Keep the ideas coming!

Thanks - Eric


On Sunday, September 9, 2012 1:33:04 PM UTC-4, eric wrote:

Hi Folks,

I've been in the area for a few years now, but haven't really had a chance to do any saltwater fishing.  I've been itching to sample the on-shore/near-shore saltwater options in the area lately, but I have very little idea where to start.

I would be equally interested in the ocean or the bay.  I prefer wading and beach casting, but I also have a kayak if that's what it will take to access some decent water.  I'm not looking for any secret spots - just places where I can hope to find a firm bottom, fishy conditions, and room to cast. 

Time and fuel are at a premium, so I'll be focusing within 3 (or better yet, 2) hours of the DC area.  I'm not real particular about the target fish, but I would prefer that they are more than 10" long..

Would anybody be willing to point me in the right direction?  My under-informed guesses would be 1) the calvert cliffs area, 2) the Lewes/Rehoboth beach area (what about the Great Marsh area, just N of Lewes?), 3) Wye island area?  Something closer?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions,

Eric




 

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