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Potomac River - Dam #4

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

Located near St. James, Maryland, Potomac River - Dam #4 is a public shore fishing area, with kayak and canoe access. Species here include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Muskellunge and Channel Catfish, among others.

GPS Coordinates

GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 39° 29.761' W 77° 49.568'
Decimal Coordinates
39.496014894411445, -77.82613193217635

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