{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Shad in Anacostia??

Having rowed on the Anacostia for years, I would second Yambag's comments on access to the Anacostia.  South of the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge there are limited, if not zero, wading options and the park on the east side of the river is always busy with runners, spin fishermen, soccer games, etc. which would be a royal pain if you were to consider fishing it from the bank.

North of the PA Avenue bridge would be possible if you had a kayak and an access point (again limited due to private boat clubs) from which to launch but the tides get so low north of the PA bridge that I would guess any shad don't travel that far up.

And yes, it is a nasty river but at least it has been improving from where it was 10+ years ago.

On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 11:19:37 AM UTC-4, Yambag Nelson wrote:

I live in capitol hill as well and have thought about trying the anacostia for whatever might bite.  I do believe shad come in but imagine it would be pretty tough to fish for them in the park area.  Maybe further upriver would be an option but at that point, you might as well go to fletchers.  Plus it is just a nasty river really. 

On Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 10:13:56 AM UTC-4, andrewm...@gmail.com wrote:

I know there is (was) a program to introduce shad in to the Anacostia, but did it work? Does anyone fish the A for shad with success? How far up do you go, where, etc? I live on Cap Hill and it would be great to not have to fight my way to Rock Creek or Fletchers for shad.

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