4 freshwater spots within 75 minutes of Arlington, each with a full TripsQuick page.
The closest by road is Rocky Gorge Reservoir, 39 minutes away.
More spots near Arlington
1. Potomac River
Potomac River is a 46-minute drive from downtown Arlington. Launch at Mattingly Park / Slavin's Dock boat ramp, the public ramp on Potomac River closest to downtown (≈ 21.1 mi). Public access on Potomac River: 15 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 119 ft. Recorded here: Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Goldfish, and Largemouth Bass.
2. Rocky Gorge Reservoir
Rocky Gorge Reservoir is a 39-minute drive from downtown Arlington. Launch at Supplee Lane Recreation Area, the public ramp on Rocky Gorge Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 19.4 mi). Public access on Rocky Gorge Reservoir: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 106 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Blue Catfish, and Common Carp.
3. Triadelphia Reservoir
Triadelphia Reservoir is a 49-minute drive from downtown Arlington. Launch at Greenbridge Recreation Area, the public ramp on Triadelphia Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 21.7 mi). Public access on Triadelphia Reservoir: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Walleye, Brown Trout, and Common Carp.
4. Little Seneca Lake
Little Seneca Lake is a 49-minute drive from downtown Arlington. Launch at Black Hill Regional Park boat ramp, the public ramp on Little Seneca Lake closest to downtown (≈ 24.2 mi). Public access on Little Seneca Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Brown Trout, and Green Sunfish.
When the fish bite here
By our bite calendar, Goldfish is at peak around Arlington in November.
FreshwaterSlowCommon Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Cyprinidae
48 in80 lb20 yr449 waters
FreshwaterPeakGoldfish
Carassius auratus
Cyprinidae
18 in4 lb10 yr58 waters
FreshwaterSlowBlue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
Ictaluridae
60 in150 lb20 yr84 watersGame fish
FreshwaterSlowBrown Trout
Salmo trutta
Salmonidae
30 in30 lb10 yr181 watersGame fish
FreshwaterSlowNorthern Pike
Esox lucius
Esocidae
60 in50 lb10 yr657 watersGame fish
FreshwaterSlowWalleye
Sander vitreus
Percidae
30 in18 lb10 yr758 watersGame fish










