gravelly point/ washington channel

[ptomacbass]

do any of you guys fish here or have you guys fished here.  can i launch a jon boat from gravelly point.

[R1Peacock]

Unless things have changed recently you should have no problem launching your boat there. I've launched there a few times in the past. Parking can sometimes be a problem depending on tourist and people watching the planes take off. Be carefull as you leave the ramp area. Your in a section off the Potomac called Roaches Run and as you exit into the main river the airport side contains a few snags.

GMCO makes probably the best map of the Potomac. It outlines all of the channels and depths throughout the river. You can pick up the Pro Series Tidal Potomac River map at Bass Pro Shops for under $10.00. You can also order it as well from their website www.gmcomaps.com

A great book to pick up about the Potomac is Ken Penrod's Tidal Potomac River Fishing Bible. It's a few year old but the book offers some great detail about the river and a thorough guide to specific areas to fish. It is broken down creek by creek from north to south so it is very easy to follow.  I'm not sure if the book is sold at Bass Pro Shops.  I bought mine at a seminar and know you can buy it on Penrod's website.

[RockvilleMDAngler]

I second Penrod's Bible.  That book tells you very detailed information on the tidal Potomac and is fun and easy to read.

I launch my boat out of Gravelly often but I am not so sure I would launch in a jonboat expecting to make it to the channell.  You would have to cross the entire river and it can get pretty choppy in that area.  If you don't have a gas motor don't bother.  You would be better off launching from Belle Haven and fishing the spoils, the current always seems to be calmer in that area.

[Holden]

You can launch a job boat here, but I guarantee it will be rough on you. There is awesome fishing right there but it would be risky to take a jon boat out. If you ever want to go fish, contact me. I would be willing to take you out there and show you some spots that are great for a jon boat. I know plenty  

[bigbaitfisher]

I've launched a 14' Jon Boat out of there with a 40 hp motor and ran across the river.  Not the BRIGHTEST idea, but we caught enough fish that day to make it worthwhile.

I will 3rd the recommendation for Penrod's book.  It is not for sale at Bass Pro any longer, but can be picked up through Penrod's website or at the seminars he attends.  Very valuable information in that, and all of his books.