Ask about our VIP pick-up & drop-off service — available for $80 when you book a guided trip.
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.
Hotels Near Poolesville, MD
Our home ramp on the Upper Potomac River is Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp, 14800 Edwards Ferry Road, Poolesville, MD 20837. Please see the Fishing Locations page for more information about boat launching locations.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Gaithersburg
13400 Smallwood Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
~20 miles from Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Extended stay suites with full kitchens. Great for multi-day fishing trips.
Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg
805 Russell Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
~20 miles from Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Modern rooms, on-site restaurant, and easy access to I-270.
Holiday Inn Express Germantown
19130 Club House Rd, Germantown, MD 20874
~15 miles from Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Complimentary breakfast, close to Route 118 for easy river access.
Hampton Inn Leesburg
117 Fort Evans Rd NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
~10 miles from Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Closest major hotel to the Edwards Ferry launch site. Free hot breakfast.
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick
5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
~25 miles from Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
Comfortable suites with free hot breakfast. Easy access via I-270 for a quick drive to the river.
Hotels Near Harrisburg, PA
Our Susquehanna River trips operate in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area — one of the top smallmouth bass fisheries on the East Coast.
Hilton Harrisburg
1 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Downtown Harrisburg, near the Susquehanna River
Upscale downtown hotel with river views. Walking distance to the waterfront.
Courtyard by Marriott Harrisburg Hershey
425 Corporate Cir, Harrisburg, PA 17110
~10 miles from Susquehanna River access
Modern amenities, easy highway access, close to fishing areas.
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg NE
4021 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
~8 miles from Susquehanna River access
Free breakfast, affordable rates, convenient location.
Experience the Upper Potomac Region
From local wildlife to historic landmarks, the Upper Potomac and Susquehanna River regions offer an unforgettable outdoor experience beyond just the fishing.
Ready to Book Your Trip?
Contact Jeff Greene today to reserve your guided smallmouth bass fishing trip on the Upper Potomac or Susquehanna River.
Experience Premier River
Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Join full-time professional guide Jeff Greene on the Upper Potomac River and Susquehanna River for a guided smallmouth bass fishing experience unlike any other. Book your trip today and shop guide-tested tackle at the SWFA online store.
Shallow Water Fishing Adventures is the premier fishing guide service for trophy river smallmouth in the Washington, DC area and the premier fishing guide service for river smallmouth in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area.
You Are Just Minutes Away from a Fishing Adventure of a Lifetime
If you live in Northern Virginia, world-class smallmouth bass fishing is right in your backyard. The Upper Potomac River is just a short drive away, no need to travel far for an unforgettable guided fishing experience with professional guide Jeff Greene.
Conveniently Located for Anglers Across the Region
Shallow Water Fishing Adventures is a premier fishing guide service located just north of Washington, DC, just west of Baltimore, Maryland, and proudly guides on the Susquehanna River in both the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area and the Duncannon, Pennsylvania area, two of the finest river smallmouth bass fisheries on the entire East Coast.