Shallow Water Fishing Adventures

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures LLC welcomes all angling enthusiasts to experience the thrill of fishing the upper Potomac River 12 months a year. This is the most historic river on the East Coast and offers the ideal opportunity to have a fun and action-packed experience with one of the best smallmouth bass guides in the state of Maryland. Pick your day and join guide Jeff Greene on a memorable trip to the Potomac River!

Your boat for the day will be a 17’ Sea Ark bass boat that can accommodate 2 anglers. It runs on a 60 HP Mercury and uses modern GPS technology to keep you on the right course all the time.

You and your guide will be chasing Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass. To reel in your catch, you will be using light tackle spinning gear. Kids are welcome to come aboard, so feel free to bring them as well.

Jeff will take care of the rods, reels, tackle, as well as lures. You bring your fishing licenses and the snacks and drinks of your preference.

Come have a great time on the Potomac River, Shallow Water Fishing Adventures is waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $400
    The Upper Potomac River is filled with trophy Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass. Experience one of the most historically rich rivers in the USA. Fish in areas where the US Civil War took place. The only way to experience this type of fishing trip is from a jet boat built for shallow water.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $450
    Enjoy a stay on one of the most historically rich rivers in the USA, the Upper Potomac River. Chasing numerous trophy Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, you'll experience fishing in areas where the Civil War took place. This type of trip can only be experienced from a jet boat built for shallow water.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $500
    Explore the Upper Potomac River and chase its rich grounds for trophy Bass and other species. This historically rich river will have you visit some of the areas where the Civil War took place. To experience this kind of trip, a jet boat built for shallow water must be used.
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FAQs about Shallow Water Fishing Adventures

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Shallow Water Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Shallow Water Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing

Shallow Water Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Shallow Water Fishing Adventures include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)

Meet the Captain

Jeff Greene
Poolesville, Maryland, United States
21 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since August 2021
Captain Jeff has been fishing his entire life and is a second-generation fishing guide. Join him on the beautiful Potomac or Susquehanna River and have a memorable fishing journey in Maryland or Pennsylvania!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass

Boat specs

Sea Ark (Bass boat) originally built in 2016. Powered by a 60HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
17 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
No Alcohol
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Halfday Evening Trip w\/ Captain Jeff Greene
Halfday Evening Trip w\/ Captain Jeff Greene
Halfday Evening Trip w\/ Captain Jeff Greene
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Stephen K.
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Phenomenal day !!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2023
a fantastic experience, captain geoff was a great host and kept us on fish all day despite challenging conditions, (low water). ...
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Stephen S.
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Halfday Evening Trip w/ Captain Jeff Greene

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2023
Trip to remember. This was a Fathers day gift trip. Captain Jeff made sure it’s not one we will ever forget. From his gear,...
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John H.
New Market, MD
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Half day on Upper Potomac

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 31, 2023
My 12 year old daughter went out with Jeff.  Within moments of hitting the water we were on the fish.  I want a great experience...
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L. J. B.
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We Caught The River Queen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 14, 2023
Biggest Smallie I Ever Did See!
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Steven R.
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   SWFA Guide Service on September 29, 2023
Jeff knows where to find those bass and how to help you catch them.
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