Great Falls Discovery Space: Sustainable Fishing

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

  • Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 9:00 AM from June 03, 2026 to June 28, 2026
  • Free

Stop by the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center through the month of June to learn about sustainable fishing! For centuries people fished the Potomac River for food and sport. Today, many still use the canal as a favorite fishing spot. Through hands-on activities, you can learn more about the different species of fish that inhabit the Potomac River and the canal, understand safe fishing practices, and discovery the ecosystems that rely on fish. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Great Falls Tavern 11710 MacArthur Blvd. Potomac, MD 20854

Latitude and Longitude 39.000284, -77.248140

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Dates:

June 03, 2026 to June 28, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

7 hours

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Other