{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Pickerel - Seeking spots/tips

I second this post. I caught my first pickerel on the fly in NY this past may, and have been looking for places in the MD/VA to target these toothy creatures. Any suggestions for not terribly secret locations that are accessible by foot would be greatly appreciated. 

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 11:22:44 AM UTC-5, tperkins wrote:

I just called Quantico MCB and they said just bring $10.00 to the Quantico Game Check Station on base and you can get the permit. I assume there will be some paperwork to fill out too. But seems easy!

Thomas

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:47:46 AM UTC-5, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

Certainly!

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:41:26 AM UTC-5, Bobby Davis wrote:

Perhaps a post outing report would be in order...

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 10:35:34 AM UTC-5, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

Robert,

Thanks for the tip on Western Branch - I turned up some stream survey data that indicated pickerel are present in a few of the tributaries, but I wasn't sure about the main creek.  That seems to be the closest option for me by far, so I will surely get out and do some exploring.

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 4:21:18 PM UTC-5, Robert B wrote:

 I used to fish the Patuxent River in the winter time and catch Pickeral, though this was on conventional rod and reel.  The skinnier woodier sections up the Western Branch in Upper Marlboro MD were pretty good.  We were always in kayaks and boats though.  Plenty of white perch, yellow perch and crappie as well.

On Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 3:40:50 PM UTC-5, Andrew Sarcinello wrote:

Dear TPFR'ers,

I'm planning on doing a lot of exploring this winter in search of these toothy mini monsters.  I've done extensive research on my own, and it seems like there just aren't many places within an hour of northern VA where I live that have them.  Some places I've read about include Mattawoman Creek, Severn and Magothy Rivers (which are almost entirely private property), lower parts of the Patuxent River, and just about everywhere on the Eastern Shore.  I've only gotten around to exploring Tuckahoe Lake and Creek and have had good success there, but that's far enough to basically demand a full day trip with the short winter days.  They really hit flies with a vengeance, and I'd like to find somewhere closer to chase them.

One of the biggest problems I'm finding is accessing the places they live on foot.  I do not have a kayak or other watercraft.  Tuckahoe Creek is basically a swamp with a lot of braided channels and muck, and unless you're close to the trail crossings and other heavily fished access points, it takes a lot of effort just to find solid ground to get into casting position.  

Appreciate any help others can offer - whether it is spots to check out or just general tips on fishing for them with flies from shore.  Feel free to message me directly, I'm willing to share info I've gathered in exchange.

Here's one I caught this weekend in Tuckahoe Creek on a mud minnow pattern.

TIA,

Andrew

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