Fishing
Fishing regulations conform to the license requirements of the respective state where the canal and Potomac River are located. The District of Columbia requires a license for persons 16-65. In Maryland, a person 16 years of age or older must have a valid license to fish that state's non-tidal waters. Virginia requires a license for persons 16 and older. West Virginia requires a license for ages 15-65. For detailed information on state regulations, contact the following:
District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
202-404-1155
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
301-974-3365
Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries
804-367-9369
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources
304-348-2771