From Washington, 6 waters from our guide are no more than 75 minutes away by road — 4 reservoirs, 1 river or creek and 1 lake. Together they hold records of 14 fish species.
Rocky Gorge Reservoir is 32 minutes from Washington
Starting from Washington, the nearest water is Rocky Gorge Reservoir at 32 min (22.3 mi). The drive time is measured to the ramp: Boat ramp — Rocky Gorge Reservoir.
Next by drive time:
- Potomac River — 40 min (26.5 mi)
- Triadelphia Reservoir — 42 min (24.2 mi)
- Little Seneca Lake — 52 min (30.8 mi)
3 waters at the top of the Washington list
These 3 waters lead our list for Washington, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:
- Potomac River: 292,305 acres, 10 fish species on record, max depth 118.8 ft (surveyed) and 118 ramps.
- Rocky Gorge Reservoir: 670 acres, 4 fish species on record, max depth 105.7 ft (surveyed) and 6 ramps.
- Triadelphia Reservoir: 833 acres, 6 fish species on record, max depth 63.6 ft (surveyed) and 4 ramps.
Deepest nearby: Liberty Lake, 142.4 ft
Liberty Lake has the greatest depth on our map near here, 142.4 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Potomac River (118.8 ft), Rocky Gorge Reservoir (105.7 ft) and Loch Raven Reservoir (75.3 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 6 waters.
14 fish species around Washington
Common Carp turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 5 of 6. Next come Walleye (4), Brown Trout (4), Blue Catfish (2) and Bluegill (2).
Where to find them closest to town:
- Common Carp, Walleye and Blue Catfish: Rocky Gorge Reservoir, 32 min (22.3 mi)
- Brown Trout: Triadelphia Reservoir, 42 min (24.2 mi)
- Bluegill: Potomac River, 40 min (26.5 mi)
24 boat ramps within reach
Around Washington you will find 24 boat ramps and 28 shore-fishing spots on the waters in this guide. The boat ramp closest to the city center is Supplee Lane Recreation Area on Rocky Gorge Reservoir, about 17.8 mi in a straight line.
8 campgrounds near the water
8 campgrounds sit by the waters around Washington. Nearest to the city: Leesylvania State Park Primitive Paddle-Only Campsites (24.6 mi, by Potomac River), Smallwood State Park Family Campground (24.9 mi, by Potomac River) and Port Tobacco RV Resort (27.1 mi, by Potomac River).
