Capital Blues Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (69 beoordelingen)
12 Mount Vernon Trail, Arlington, VA 22202, Verenigde Staten–
Capital Blues Fishing Charters
5.0/5 (69)
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12 Mount Vernon Trail
Arlington, VA, Verenigde Staten
Book your next trip with Capital Blues Fishing Charters and experience a world-class Blue Catfish fishery right in our nation’s capital!
Trip hours can be customized—just ask! Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children sized life jackets are available upon request.
***Capital Blues is a fully legal, licensed, and insured Veteran-owned small business***
Your trip will be aboard a 18’ Sun Tracker pontoon boat with space for 6 passengers (please note: boat has a max of 800 pounds of passenger weight). It has everything you need for a productive day on the water as well as all required safety equipment and VHF radio. There’s a bucket-style toilet on board for your convenience, along with a 360 degree privacy screen.
Capt. Owen will provide rods, reels, bait, terminal tackle, and historical overview of the spots we will fish, complete with historic photos. Fish cleaning service is available- please discuss with the captain before your trip, if interested.
Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a DC fishing license for everyone in your group ages 16-64. This information is available online on the DC Government website, or you can ask the captain.
Plan to bring sunblock, hat/sunglasses, extra layers, rain gear, snacks, and any medications needed. There will be bottled water provided. Alcohol is not allowed.
Now’s the time to experience fishing in Washington DC for yourself, with Capital Blues Fishing Charters! For more useful info, check out our website with a Google search!
Rating
5.0
69 reviews
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Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (139)
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What anglers say
100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish
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Christopher Jones
5.0
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Colossal Experience and Colossal Fish!!!
4 hours on August 21, 2025 • 2 adults
Our fishing trip with Owen on the Potomac could not have been better!!! We left Georgetown right on time and he expertly guided us to various fishing spots. He is friendly, and is very knowledgeable about not only fishing but also about the history of the area.
The boat was safe and clean, and Owen was able to handle all of the fishing rigging, tackle, etc... with ease.
More importantly, we caught very large fish, including a huge 42 lbs. catfish!!! In the end, we had well more than 10 lbs. of fish fillets to take home.
I definitely recommend Owen for those looking to hook some very large fish in the DC area.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 27, 2025
Thanks Chris, it was a pleasure fishing with you both! Glad we found some decent fish out there! All my best, -Owen
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Sean Lambert
5.0
Verified
100% Great Time
9:00 AM- 6 hours on October 11, 2025 • 2 adults
I Highly recommend Capital Blues Fishing Charters! My son and I took this charter for the first time and from Start to Finish it was Outstanding! From the Hospitality, Educating us on the History of the area, Teaching fishing Knowledge to us, and of course the fishing experience itself. Captain Owen had us reeling in our personal best catches one after another in no time! We finished by landing a 33-pounder to close out a Great Day!
Capital Blues Fishing Charter is The Real Deal! We will Definitely come back to this charter service again!
Response from Captain
October 12, 2025
Thanks Sean, it was a pleasure fishing with you and Jayden! Congrats on the big 33 pounder! All my best- Owen
1
Arryuana Rhodes
5.0
Verified
10 out of 10
4 hours - 9:00 AM on July 26, 2025 • 2 adults
My boyfriend and I had an absolutely fantastic time on our fishing trip with Captain Owen! From start to finish, he was an incredible guide knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient with us. He made the whole experience fun and relaxing, and we never felt rushed or out of our depth.
One of the highlights was how helpful he was after the trip he cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us, which made it super easy to take them home and enjoy. We learned a lot and made some great memories out on the water. Highly recommend booking with Captain Owen if you're looking for a great charter experience!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Thanks so much Arryuana, it was a pleasure and I'm so glad you both enjoyed yourselves! Enjoy the fillets and I hope to see you again in the future!
1
Eve Zhu
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip
Trip for Eve on July 4, 2025 • 3 adults
Our first fishing trip on July 4th with Captain Owen was absolutely amazing! He made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. This trip was so much more than just fishing — Captain Owen went above and beyond. He even brought a picture book filled with historical stories and showed us landmarks along the Potomac River, giving us a glimpse into the past compared to how things look today.
It was a great way to explore the DC area from the water, especially for those who want to avoid the crowds and skip all the walking — such a fun and relaxing alternative!
Our morning trip was also a success — we caught plenty of catfish, with our biggest one weighing in at 14 lbs! We’re already looking forward to our next trip to try and beat that record.
The boat had everything we needed, making it super easy to just focus on fishing and having fun. Highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
Thanks Eve, it was a pleasure having you, Austin, and Ken on board! Glad you all enjoyed yourselves. All my best to each of you! -Owen
1
Tod Preston
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience!
5:00 PM- 4 Hours on April 13, 2025 • 2 adults
My partner and I hired Owen to show us the ropes when it comes to fishing the Potomac, and we certainly got our money's worth. Owen is knowledgeable about fishing and the river, and he's easy going and enjoyable to talk to. Moreover, the boat is comfortable, and he came prepared on what turned out to be a chilly evening with extra jackets, blankets, and a heater. (If you're going out in hot weather, the boat is equipped with a large canopy.) As for catching fish, we didn't go more than 10 minutes, if that, without reeling in a good sized fish, and I actually caught the two largest fish of my life -- one a 23lb catfish. Owen offered to fillet them for us, but we opted to throw them back. We will certainly recommend him to our family, friends, and neighbors!
Response from Captain
April 16, 2025
Thanks Tod and Patrick, it was a pleasure and I'm glad we found some big fish! All my best- Owen
1
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hours - 9:00 AM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hours - 11:00 AM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hours - 2:00 PM
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5:00 PM- 4 Hours
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
US $475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
06:30 AM- 6 hours
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
9:00 AM- 6 hours
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Jun 15
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating
5.0
69 reviews
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68
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1
3
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2
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1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (139)
+133
What anglers say
100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish
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Christopher Jones
5.0
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Colossal Experience and Colossal Fish!!!
4 hours on August 21, 2025 • 2 adults
Our fishing trip with Owen on the Potomac could not have been better!!! We left Georgetown right on time and he expertly guided us to various fishing spots. He is friendly, and is very knowledgeable about not only fishing but also about the history of the area.
The boat was safe and clean, and Owen was able to handle all of the fishing rigging, tackle, etc... with ease.
More importantly, we caught very large fish, including a huge 42 lbs. catfish!!! In the end, we had well more than 10 lbs. of fish fillets to take home.
I definitely recommend Owen for those looking to hook some very large fish in the DC area.
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
August 27, 2025
Thanks Chris, it was a pleasure fishing with you both! Glad we found some decent fish out there! All my best, -Owen
2
Sean Lambert
5.0
Verified
100% Great Time
9:00 AM- 6 hours on October 11, 2025 • 2 adults
I Highly recommend Capital Blues Fishing Charters! My son and I took this charter for the first time and from Start to Finish it was Outstanding! From the Hospitality, Educating us on the History of the area, Teaching fishing Knowledge to us, and of course the fishing experience itself. Captain Owen had us reeling in our personal best catches one after another in no time! We finished by landing a 33-pounder to close out a Great Day!
Capital Blues Fishing Charter is The Real Deal! We will Definitely come back to this charter service again!
Response from Captain
October 12, 2025
Thanks Sean, it was a pleasure fishing with you and Jayden! Congrats on the big 33 pounder! All my best- Owen
1
Arryuana Rhodes
5.0
Verified
10 out of 10
4 hours - 9:00 AM on July 26, 2025 • 2 adults
My boyfriend and I had an absolutely fantastic time on our fishing trip with Captain Owen! From start to finish, he was an incredible guide knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient with us. He made the whole experience fun and relaxing, and we never felt rushed or out of our depth.
One of the highlights was how helpful he was after the trip he cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us, which made it super easy to take them home and enjoy. We learned a lot and made some great memories out on the water. Highly recommend booking with Captain Owen if you're looking for a great charter experience!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Thanks so much Arryuana, it was a pleasure and I'm so glad you both enjoyed yourselves! Enjoy the fillets and I hope to see you again in the future!
1
Eve Zhu
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip
Trip for Eve on July 4, 2025 • 3 adults
Our first fishing trip on July 4th with Captain Owen was absolutely amazing! He made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. This trip was so much more than just fishing — Captain Owen went above and beyond. He even brought a picture book filled with historical stories and showed us landmarks along the Potomac River, giving us a glimpse into the past compared to how things look today.
It was a great way to explore the DC area from the water, especially for those who want to avoid the crowds and skip all the walking — such a fun and relaxing alternative!
Our morning trip was also a success — we caught plenty of catfish, with our biggest one weighing in at 14 lbs! We’re already looking forward to our next trip to try and beat that record.
The boat had everything we needed, making it super easy to just focus on fishing and having fun. Highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 6, 2025
Thanks Eve, it was a pleasure having you, Austin, and Ken on board! Glad you all enjoyed yourselves. All my best to each of you! -Owen
1
Tod Preston
5.0
Verified
Fantastic experience!
5:00 PM- 4 Hours on April 13, 2025 • 2 adults
My partner and I hired Owen to show us the ropes when it comes to fishing the Potomac, and we certainly got our money's worth. Owen is knowledgeable about fishing and the river, and he's easy going and enjoyable to talk to. Moreover, the boat is comfortable, and he came prepared on what turned out to be a chilly evening with extra jackets, blankets, and a heater. (If you're going out in hot weather, the boat is equipped with a large canopy.) As for catching fish, we didn't go more than 10 minutes, if that, without reeling in a good sized fish, and I actually caught the two largest fish of my life -- one a 23lb catfish. Owen offered to fillet them for us, but we opted to throw them back. We will certainly recommend him to our family, friends, and neighbors!
Response from Captain
April 16, 2025
Thanks Tod and Patrick, it was a pleasure and I'm glad we found some big fish! All my best- Owen
1
FAQs about Capital Blues Fishing Charters
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
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6 personsBoat length
18 ftYear built
2005Restored in
2025Boat manufacturer
Sun TrackerBoat type
PontoonEngine model
MercuryPowered by
1 x 75HPMax cruising speed
20 knots