Me and my buddy went out last night onto the Potomac and had good luck with a white chatter bait and a yellow and blaze orange spinner bait.

The highlight of the trip was certainly when my friend found out his "log"

was actually a catfish

Here's a few of the ones that came in.

Great job!  Pohick?

Super.  

Right out of Dogue creek. It was amazing fishing we found a spot where everywhere around was just minnows jumping well worth trying out if any of you all have access to a boat near there. Just right in between the seaweed lines on the army base side.

did you see that giant house on the Mt. Vernon side of Dogue Creek out as it meets the Potomac?

Pretty sure I know which one your talking about yeah - we go out that way a fair bit so ill make sure I pick it out directly next time. Why?

- By Mount Vernon side you mean if coming from Dogue creek on the left right? Not the army base side because that's all trees with a few duck blinds hah.

yeah, it's the side opposite of Ft. Belvoir. The house is way out on the end of the point. I think that is the biggest house I have ever seen.

Yeaahh I know which house your talking about its huge. You go out there often? I think we are heading back out Friday to try some frogs in the lillypads - we will see what happens.

I've never fished in Dogue Creek but I have fished north of there and seen it on the way.

What city is that out of?

For what its worth my father in law owns about 400 acres 80 are waterfront, and there is a HUGE house near the property he owns.. The area I speak of is a little north of Tims 2. I've never been to his land, so I don't know if the fishing is good.

It's Mount Vernon about 20 minutes south of Fairfax. My buddy belongs to a club there so we just launch his canoe out of there typically a couple of times a week if we can manage it.

- Pretty sure there is not 400 acres free anywhere near there sooo doubt its near his place .

yea, this place is probably 30 or so miles south of mt vernon. near f'burg.

Sounds to me like it would be excellent fishing. Get your rod and reel and go go go!

It probably is, but I'm shorebound!!

Bah sorry I would help you if I could but my buddies canoe is two person and not good for anything else. *we tried with a couple of girls never been more afraid in my life* The next time I go bank fishing though ill let you know/ if you want to go to lake Accotink and experience the awful fishing with me I will rent a boat I am looking for a partner for an all day fishing trip.

ha, the awful experience. yea, no sh!t. i havent caught anything there in about 3 hours of fishing.

i wasnt looking for an open spot on a boat, just stating that fishing the area i described would be difficult.

Oh yeah wasn't saying you were. But its always nice to get some new fishing partners. I have trouble getting my friend out enough for my taste .

I'm still convinced that there must be fish to catch at Accotink if you rent a boat and can actually access when I see them jumping - but that's just the optimist in me.