Where We Fish

Fishing Locations

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures guides on two of the finest smallmouth bass rivers on the East Coast — the Upper Potomac River in Maryland and the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania.

Poolesville, Maryland

Upper Potomac River

The Upper Potomac River near Poolesville, Maryland is one of the finest smallmouth bass fisheries on the East Coast. This stretch of river offers a diverse mix of rocky shoals, deep pools, grass flats, and current seams that hold fish throughout the entire year. Professional fishing guide Jeff Greene has spent decades learning every inch of this water and consistently puts customers on trophy-class smallmouth bass.

Upper Potomac River smallmouth bass fishing
Season
12 Months a Year
Trip Lengths
4-Hour · 6-Hour · 8-Hour
Launch Site
Varies by conditions
Why Fish Here
World-class smallmouth bass fishery
Rocky shoals, riffles, and deep pools
Scenic river with minimal boat traffic
Trophy smallmouth 20+ inches
Accessible from DC, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia
Boat Ramps

Boat ramp selection depends on current water levels and where the smallmouth are holding. Jeff selects the best launch point for each trip.

1.
Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Poolesville, MD
Primary launch for lower upper Potomac
2.
Whites Ferry Boat Ramp
Dickerson, MD
Historic crossing point with excellent river access
3.
Dickerson Boat Ramp
Dickerson, MD
Near Dickerson Conservation Park
4.
Monocacy River Boat Ramp
Point of Rocks, MD
At the confluence of the Monocacy River
5.
Point of Rocks Boat Ramp
Point of Rocks, MD
Good access to mid-river structure
6.
Brunswick Boat Ramp
Brunswick, MD
Town-maintained ramp off Maple Ave
7.
Shepherdstown Boat Ramp
Shepherdstown, WV
Popular access point with good parking
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Susquehanna River

The Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is widely regarded as one of the premier smallmouth bass destinations in the United States. The Susquehanna has a very large population of smallmouth bass. The sheer size and diversity of this river with its massive boulders, long rocky flats, deep channels, and productive current breaks creates ideal habitat for trophy smallmouth bass throughout the entire year. Professional fishing guide Jeff Greene puts customers on fish that many anglers only dream about.

Susquehanna River smallmouth bass fishing
Season
12 Months a Year
Trip Lengths
6-Hour · 8-Hour
Launch Site
Varies by conditions
Why Fish Here
One of the top smallmouth rivers in the entire country
Massive river with endless structure to explore
Trophy smallmouth 20+ inches
Excellent crayfish and baitfish forage base
Spectacular scenery through central Pennsylvania
Less fishing pressure than many comparable rivers
Boat Ramps

Boat ramp selection depends on current water levels and where the smallmouth are holding. Jeff selects the best launch point for each trip.

1.
Harrisburg City Island Ramp
Harrisburg, PA
Central access point on the Susquehanna
2.
Fort Hunter Boat Ramp
Harrisburg, PA
Just north of Harrisburg near Fort Hunter Park
3.
Amity Hall Boat Ramp
Amity Hall, PA
Popular launch near Duncannon with good river access
4.
Hoovers Island Boat Ramp
Port Treverton, PA
Great access to the upper Susquehanna near Port Treverton

Contact Us

Ready to fish one of these incredible rivers? Contact Jeff Greene today to book your guided smallmouth bass trip.

301-820-5378 [email protected] Poolesville, MD 20837
Service Area

Conveniently Located for Anglers Across the Region

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures is an excellent fishing guide service located just north of Washington, DC, just west of Baltimore, Maryland, and also guides on the Susquehanna River in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.

Just North of Washington, DC
Just West of Baltimore, MD
Harrisburg, PA Area (Susquehanna River)