There’s a Tuesday night league and a Thursday night league. Starting April 14th and April 16th.

Secure your spot now…

Click on “Select Date” in the box below and follow the prompts. A $150 deposit is all that’ you n’s required to secure your spot. The remainder is due 30 days before start.

The Potomac Blue Catfish League

Overview: The Ultimate Weeknight Escape

This isn’t a guided tour; it’s a competition. But unlike other leagues, you don’t need gear, a boat, or even prior experience. We provide the fleet, the captains, and the tackle. You provide the team spirit and the luck.

• The Mission: Catch the heaviest stringer of Blue Catfish under the lights of the nation’s capital.
• The Vibe: 2 hours of fishing followed by beers, live scoring, and trash talk at The Tackle Shop.
• The Capacity: Strictly limited to 12 Anglers per night (Tuesday or Thursday).

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The Three Vessels…

How It Works (The Logistics)

1. The Schedule

• Season Length: 6 Weeks (Starting April 7th).
• Nights: Choose Team Tuesday or Team Thursday.
• Check-In: 5:30 PM Sharp at The Tackle Shop (Don’t be late—the boat leaves without you).
• Competition: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on the water.
• The Unwind: 8:15 PM – Close (Scores posted & drinks).

2. The “Boat Draw”

To ensure fair play and social mixing, you won’t fish with the same crew every week. At 5:30 PM check-in, all 12 anglers participate in a random Boat Draw to assign your vessel and captain for the night.

3. The Gear

We provide everything:

• 3 World-Class Boats provided by Fish The Potomac.
• Professional Captains to handle navigation and safety.
• All rods, reels, tackle, and bait (Live/Cut bait included).

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The Rules: “The Potomac Code”

We play for keeps. The league has shifted to a Weight-Based Scoring System to target the river’s true heavyweights.

• Target Species: Blue Catfish only.
• Scoring: Your score is the Total Weight of your heaviest 3 fish caught that night.
• The Win: The angler with the highest cumulative weight at the end of the 6-week season takes the title.
• The Process: All fish are weighed on certified scales by the Captain, photographed with a dated league token, and released (CPR format).

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Registration & The “Roster Spot” Hack

Full Season Entry: $600 Per Angler Includes all 6 weeks, boat seat, captain, fuel, tackle, and bait.

💡 The “Roster Spot” Hack (Split the Cost!) Can’t commit to every Tuesday? Does $600 feel steep? You can split a single “Roster Spot” with a friend for $300 each.

• How it works: You and your partner share one seat. You coordinate who fishes which week.
• The Value: That’s $50 per week for a fully guided boat trip—cheaper than your weekly bar tab. Probably..

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The “Post-Game” Unwind

Just like your favorite kickball league, the event doesn’t end when the whistle blows.

• Location: The Tackle Shop (Tournament HQ).
• The Action: Boats return to the dock at 8:15 PM. Captains submit official weight logs. Scores are posted live on the digital leaderboard while you grab a drink.

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FAQ (Read Before Booking)

Q: Do I need fishing experience? A: No. Our captains are pros. They handle the boat and the rigging. You just reel them in.

Q: What if it rains? A: We fish rain or shine unless the Captain calls it for safety (lightning/high winds). Bring a jacket.

Q: Can I get a refund if I miss a week? A: No. The $600 fee is non-refundable. If you can’t make it, send a friend to fill your seat (just let us know in advance).

Q: What do I need to bring? A: A valid ID (for check-in and the bar) and weather-appropriate clothing. We provide the rest.

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Secure Your Spot

Warning: There are only 12 spots for Tuesday and 12 spots for Thursday. Once they are gone, you are stuck on the waitlist 🙁