Fishing in Washington, DC

This week's weather scored for freshwater and shore fishing. Find the best day to go.

Best Day for Fishing

Sunday
100/100
74°F

Mostly Sunny. Wind 6 to 14 mph.

Daily Breakdown

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F · Wind 6 to 14 mph
100/100 Excellent

Monday

Partly Sunny · 88°F · Wind 10 to 17 mph
74/100 Good
Gear tip: sun shirt, polarized sunglasses

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 92°F · Wind 3 to 14 mph
66/100 Good
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 92°F · Wind 2 to 7 mph
76/100 Good
Gear tip: sun shirt, polarized sunglasses

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 93°F · Wind 3 to 9 mph
74/100 Good
Gear tip: sun shirt, polarized sunglasses

Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers · 87°F · Wind 7 mph
76/100 Good
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers · 89°F · Wind 2 to 9 mph
72/100 Good
Gear tip: rain gear, waterproof tackle box
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Ideal Fishing Weather

Ideal Temperature55°–80°F
Acceptable Range30°–95°F
Max Wind20 mph
Rain OK?Yes — with gear

Gear by Condition

Cold weather: insulated waders, hand warmers

Hot weather: sun shirt, polarized sunglasses

Rain: rain gear, waterproof tackle box

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