Lock 38
St. James, Maryland
- Target Species
- Smallmouth Bass
- Walleye
- Channel Catfish
- Flathead Catfish
- Sunfish
- Muskellunge
- Largemouth Bass
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Spot Type
- Shoreline
- Access
- Shore, Kayak / Paddle
About This Spot
Lock 38 is a public shore fishing area on the Potomac River near St. James, Maryland, with kayak and canoe access. Fish found here include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish, among others.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 39° 26.187' W 77° 47.970'
Decimal Coordinates
39.43645118519829, -77.79950699813399
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