Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report: A Kayak Angler’s Perspective with Joshua Evans

On this exciting episode of Fishing the DMV, I am joined by kayak bass fishing tournament champion Joshua Evans for a full October Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report! We’re breaking down the changing conditions on the tidal Potomac River, the disappearing grass beds, fall bass fishing patterns, and what anglers need to know to find and catch more bass this fall! The Potomac River has been fishing differently this year, with historically productive areas like Mattawoman Creek and Smallwood experiencing a significant decline in aquatic vegetation. Joshua shares what he's seeing on the water, why finding healthy grass is so important, and how he's adjusting his approach to catch bass in some of the toughest conditions we've seen on the tidal Potomac. We also dive into Joshua's incredible Upper Chesapeake Bay kayak fishing championship victory, where he landed a massive 6-pound, 10-ounce bass and put together a 91¼-inch five-fish limit on day one! Joshua breaks down his tournament-winning spinnerbait pattern, how he located an overlooked stretch of productive grass, and the decisions that helped him dominate during challenging weather conditions. 🎣 IN THIS EPISODE: Potomac River Fall Bass Fishing Report • October fishing conditions on the tidal Potomac River • Why Mattawoman Creek and Smallwood have become more challenging • Finding productive bass fishing areas when grass beds disappear • Comparing bass fishing opportunities in Pohick, Occoquan, and Mattawoman Creek • How the fall transition is changing bass behavior Tidal Bass Fishing Techniques & Strategies • How rising and falling tides influence bass movement • Finding productive fishing windows around high and low tides • Following bass as they move out of shallow creeks • Why healthy grass can be the key to catching fall bass • How to adjust when traditional fishing spots stop producing Upper Chesapeake Bay Tournament Championship • How Joshua found an overlooked area loaded with bass • Catching a 6-pound, 10-ounce bass during tournament competition • Putting together a 91¼-inch five-fish limit • How wind, rain, and tidal movement affected his fishing strategy • Lessons learned from an incredible kayak tournament season Best Fall Bass Fishing Lures & Tackle • Why War Eagle spinnerbaits dominate Joshua's fall fishing approach • Choosing the right spinnerbait blade size and weight • Lipless crankbait techniques for fishing around vegetation • iRod fishing rod setups for spinnerbaits and moving baits • Fluorocarbon versus braided fishing line • How the right rod action helps keep big bass hooked We also discuss the mental side of tournament bass fishing, overcoming adversity, preparing for competition, and Joshua's impressive season on the water. Whether you're fishing the Potomac River, Upper Chesapeake Bay, Mattawoman Creek, or any other Mid-Atlantic tidal bass fishery, this episode is packed with fishing reports, tournament insights, and techniques that can help you become a better angler! FOLLOW JOSHUA EVANS: Facebook: Joshua Evans Fishing Instagram: @tightlinessharpminds SUPPORT FISHING THE DMV! Please support Fishing the DMV on Patreon!!! https://patreon.com/FishingtheDMVPodcast If you are interested in being on the show or discussing a sponsorship opportunity, please reach out to me at: [email protected] CHECK OUT OUR PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS: Green Top Sporting Goods: https://www.greentop.com/ Jake's Bait & Tackle: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech Flint Financial Planning: https://www.flintfinancialplanning.com/ FITT Lures: https://bit.ly/4w5lgHt Max4 Fishing: https://max4fishing.com/ LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ Support the show