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December M&G 2013
The next M&G will be in Northern Virginia. Some of you might immediately think "woah, that's too far." but don't let that deter you. For most of the MD forum members, it actually isn't much farther than a lot of the other M&G's we have had this year. Besides, wouldn't you rather be fishing in December than sitting at home?
Date: Saturday, December 14
Location: Occoquan Regional Park (9751 Ox Rd. Lorton, VA 22079).
Target Species: Crappie!
Other Species Available: largemouth bass, blue catfish, flathead catfish, channel catfish, white perch, yellow perch.
Launch Time: The park opens at 8AM in December. We can aim to meet at 8AM, and fish until Noon.
Launch Fee:
Lunch: 1PM @ Dixie Bones. Good barbeque place close by.
I have only fished the Occoquan a few times last year, so I can't offer too much advice...Oh, I have one good piece of advice - make sure you are prepared for cold weather. Also, I might leave the big rod holder rigs at home - it's tough getting into tight places for crappie when you have more than 1 or 2 rods with you.
To make up for my poor list of tips above, here are some links to some blog posts and forum threads about crappie fishing on the Occoquan:
Attached is a map of the launch area, and the areas where I have personally caught fish. I have not yet explored areas north of the launch area.
Also, note the thick red line. If I understand this page correctly, here are the licensing rules:
If you're from Maryland and don't have a VA freshwater license, I would just stick with the MD tidal license and fish the 95 bridge. I've caught most of my bigger crappie there.
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Date: Saturday, December 14
Location: Occoquan Regional Park (9751 Ox Rd. Lorton, VA 22079).
Target Species: Crappie!
Other Species Available: largemouth bass, blue catfish, flathead catfish, channel catfish, white perch, yellow perch.
Launch Time: The park opens at 8AM in December. We can aim to meet at 8AM, and fish until Noon.
Launch Fee:
- $4 for Virginians on beach
- $5 for Non-Virginians on beach
- $8 for Virginians on ramp
- $9 for Non-Virginians on ramp
Lunch: 1PM @ Dixie Bones. Good barbeque place close by.
I have only fished the Occoquan a few times last year, so I can't offer too much advice...Oh, I have one good piece of advice - make sure you are prepared for cold weather. Also, I might leave the big rod holder rigs at home - it's tough getting into tight places for crappie when you have more than 1 or 2 rods with you.
To make up for my poor list of tips above, here are some links to some blog posts and forum threads about crappie fishing on the Occoquan:
- My blog posts from fishing the Occoquan.
- Joe's videos from fishing the Occoquan.
- MKF Fishing Reports from the Occoquan (You may have to be logged in to see the list).
Attached is a map of the launch area, and the areas where I have personally caught fish. I have not yet explored areas north of the launch area.
Also, note the thick red line. If I understand this page correctly, here are the licensing rules:
- If you live in Virginia, you need a freshwater license to fish any part of the Occoquan.
- If you live in Maryland, a MD tidal license is accepted in all areas at or below the red line.
- If you live in Maryland and want to fish above the red line, you will need a Non-Resident VA Freshwater license.
If you're from Maryland and don't have a VA freshwater license, I would just stick with the MD tidal license and fish the 95 bridge. I've caught most of my bigger crappie there.
DecemberMeetAndGreet.jpg
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