Cat Daddy Fishing Charter 

5.0
(14 reviews)
 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Mason Neck, VA 22079, United States–

Cat Daddy Fishing Charter 

Mason Neck, VA, United States
–
24 ft
6
5.0
(14 reviews)

If you're ready to discover fishing on the lower Potomac River, look no further than Cat Daddy Fishing Charter. Captain Gene will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of angling experience.

You will be fishing for Blue Catfish, we can fish for small eating size and fish for a chance of catching a monster Blue Catfish. You can keep them under 15lbs, and they are best for eating, over that we will take a picture and release it.

You will find yourself fishing with top of the line Anvil rods paired with Penn reels heavy tackle, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks! i do have a heater for the winter months.

Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Hewescraft Searunner with capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a bucket toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle and bait are included. I do have a heater for the winter months.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. You can bring a cooler smaller then 50qt size

Now's the time to experience fishing on the lower Potomac river, with Cat Daddy Fishing Charter!

If you're ready to discover fishing on the lower Potomac River, look no further than Cat Daddy Fishing Charter. Captain Gene will be your guide, so you'll benefit from years of angling experience.

You will be fishing for Blue Catfish, we can fish for small eating size and fish for a chance of catching a monster Blue Catfish. You can keep them under 15lbs, and they are best for eating, over that we will take a picture and release it.

You will find yourself fishing with top of the line Anvil rods paired with Penn reels heavy tackle, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. You're welcome to bring snacks! i do have a heater for the winter months.

Your fishing machine for the day is a 24' Hewescraft Searunner with capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a bucket toilet on board for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle and bait are included. I do have a heater for the winter months.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's always wise to bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. You can bring a cooler smaller then 50qt size

Now's the time to experience fishing on the lower Potomac river, with Cat Daddy Fishing Charter!

Merle Mumma
Captain
Merle Mumma
7 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
Catfish
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Catfish
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
14 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Reviews (14)

  • Layton Golding
    Layton Golding
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Book your good time now

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 1:00 PM on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults

    If you’ve never gone with your kids, GO now. If your wife thinks she wont enjoy it, go. Have friends in from out of town, GO. What a great day! I grew up on this river and after promising my kids for over 20 years; we finally DID it. Wife said no way, scared of fish monsters; she LOVED it. We didn’t expect to catch much in the late June spawn, but Capt’n Mumma put us DEAD on the cats, and everybody landed >10lb and a pair of near 30’s! Breaking Capt’ns record since April. He works hard doing everything for you. Just reel em in and pose after weigh-in. The wife embarked hating ugly catfish thinking they look too much like sharks. She disembarked a catfish fan and proclaimed they are very cute (we have a bulldog). 4 hours X 6 friends is a perfect outing. Bonus trip up river to DC was beautiful and made it better. I’ll be back with the boys end of August when the action heats up even more. My wife plans on booking a late evening Ladies-Night with the girls from work very soon. So should you. So take your wife and kids (or girlfriend) on a trip asap before they discover how fun and easy this is and there is no room for you. And….my adult kids said “Thanks Dad”. Thanks Capt’n Mumma, we’ll see ya soon.

  • William Arrington
    William Arrington
    us
    Missouri, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great day

    8 Hour Trip on December 30, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Went on a day trip with Gene 12/30. Myself, wife, and 3 kids. Have been out with countless guides and Gene is cream of the crop. Has a fantastic all weather rig. Was great and informative with the kids. Not the hottest day of fishing but that’s how it goes. Definitely wasn’t from his lack of effort and out one of my boys on his PB. 41# blue! Won’t hesitate to take another trip with him when out that way!

  • Steven Perue
    Steven Perue
    us
    New York, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Good time

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 8:00 AM on May 30, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    didnt get into em heavy but we landed 4 fish on a 4 hour trip, and kept us out a little longer than he had too. captain gene did a great job of keeping us on fish they nuat were bighting loke crazzy.

  • Justin Cunningham
    Justin Cunningham
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Fishing Trip with Cat Daddy Gene

    8 Hour Trip on September 8, 2024

    My wife, son and myself have been fishing with gene on his boat 3 or 4 times now. We always catch fish when we go and we have a great time. He is very laid back and personable, not to mention his boat and tackle are top notch and clean. He always gives us a full day of fishing (8 hours) for a very fair price compared to most charters. My wife caught a 42 pounder on a trip a couple years back and we always catch a good amount each time we go. It’s a yearly ritual to take a trip fishing and always enjoy ourselves. Looking forward to going a couple times this year!

  • Paul Jennings
    Paul Jennings
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Full Day with Captain Gene

    8 Hour Trip on February 19, 2024

    Captain Gene goes above and beyond to make your fishing a unforgettable experience, he treats everyone good and is a very family friendly Captain. His trips leave memories that last a lifetime and he is a very knowledgeable person when it comes to fishing. He's very good with helping entertain the kids as well as teaching all the techniques of rigging and catching fish. I will hands down recommend him as a guide everytime. Customer friendly, and amazing prices and experiences to last a lifetime.

  • Karl Schulte
    Karl Schulte
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Trip I look forward too every year.

    8 Hour Trip on July 20, 2024

    I have been out with Captain Gene multiple times. It’s always a blast. I have 4 trips booked for this year due to telling friends about it and showing them photos of the catch. Would highly recommend. He’s very knowledgeable and lets you catch the bait and net the fish if you want. It’s not like going for rock fish and the guides setting the hook and handing you the rod like you do a little kid. Awesome trip would highly recommend.

  • Shawn Keefer
    Shawn Keefer
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Fishing with Merle

    8 Hour Trip on October 5, 2024

    I’ve booked numerous trips with Gene, never have I been left down. Gene is very knowledgeable , puts you on the fish , and it makes for a great day on the water. I’ve taken my daughters , nieces and nephew and they’ve all had a wonderful time. I highly recommend for a trip that you will have a blast and leave you wanting to book again before you get off his boat. Thanks Captain Gene for the awesome trips. See ya soon

  • FishingBooker Member
    FishingBooker Member
    5.0

    8 hour trip with Captain Gene

    8 Hour Trip on March 16, 2024

    We have been out on several trips and it has always been a great time. We have done trips from a guys day out on the water to family trips to daddy & daughters trips. Gene is always accommodating for whatever trip we want to do. We have had great success and have always been out on the fish.

  • Allen Staggs
    Allen Staggs
    Repeat angler
    us
    West Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Very productive trip.

    4 Hour Trip on July 8, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Gene knew exactly where to set up for the cats. Had a great day.

  • Paula Fierro-james
    Paula Fierro-james
    us
    Virginia, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING on August 15, 2026 • 3 adults

    It was my teen boys' first time fishing and they had a blast. Captain Gene was very knowledgeable and patient with my novices, and helped them catch a lot of catfish to include an 18-pounder.

Rating

5.0
14 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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Layton Golding
Layton Golding
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Book your good time now
4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 1:00 PM on June 20, 2026 • 4 adults

If you’ve never gone with your kids, GO now. If your wife thinks she wont enjoy it, go. Have friends in from out of town, GO. What a great day! I grew up on this river and after promising my kids for over 20 years; we finally DID it. Wife said no way, scared of fish monsters; she LOVED it. We didn’t expect to catch much in the late June spawn, but Capt’n Mumma put us DEAD on the cats, and everybody landed >10lb and a pair of near 30’s! Breaking Capt’ns record since April. He works hard doing everything for you. Just reel em in and pose after weigh-in. The wife embarked hating ugly catfish thinking they look too much like sharks. She disembarked a catfish fan and proclaimed they are very cute (we have a bulldog). 4 hours X 6 friends is a perfect outing. Bonus trip up river to DC was beautiful and made it better. I’ll be back with the boys end of August when the action heats up even more. My wife plans on booking a late evening Ladies-Night with the girls from work very soon. So should you. So take your wife and kids (or girlfriend) on a trip asap before they discover how fun and easy this is and there is no room for you. And….my adult kids said “Thanks Dad”. Thanks Capt’n Mumma, we’ll see ya soon.

Reported catch:
Catfish
Merle Mumma
Response from Captain

Thank you glad you guys had a good time.

William Arrington
William Arrington
us
Missouri, US
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
great day
8 Hour Trip on December 30, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 children

Went on a day trip with Gene 12/30. Myself, wife, and 3 kids. Have been out with countless guides and Gene is cream of the crop. Has a fantastic all weather rig. Was great and informative with the kids. Not the hottest day of fishing but that’s how it goes. Definitely wasn’t from his lack of effort and out one of my boys on his PB. 41# blue! Won’t hesitate to take another trip with him when out that way!

Paula Fierro-James
Paula Fierro-James
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING on August 15, 2026 • 3 adults

It was my teen boys' first time fishing and they had a blast. Captain Gene was very knowledgeable and patient with my novices, and helped them catch a lot of catfish to include an 18-pounder.

Merle Mumma
Response from Captain

your boys did great thank you

Allison Anderson
Allison Anderson
us
Tennessee, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great experience
4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 8:00 AM on July 19, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

We had a wonderful time fishing with Jean and really appreciated his patience with our two boys. It was their first cat fishing experience and it did not disappoint! Thank you so much.

Merle Mumma
Response from Captain

Thank you glad you had a great time .

Eric Williams
Eric Williams
us
Virginia, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day of catfishing!
4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING on July 19, 2026 • 4 adults

 captain Gean was great! Put us on some consistent fishing and one of our guys caught a 30 pound blue catfish! 

Merle Mumma
Response from Captain

Thank you

FAQs about Cat Daddy Fishing Charter

Cat Daddy Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip MORNING OR EVENING - 8:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 8 Hour Trip - 8:00 AM (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Cat Daddy Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Bucket and I can put up a curtain for privacy
  • GPS Lowrance
  • Fishfinder Lowrance HDS 9
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Cat Daddy Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is included in the price)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (For a tip)
  • Fishing license (FISHING LICENSE IS INCLUDED UNLESS WE FISH WASHINGTON DC WATER THEN CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GO ONLINE AND PURCHASE THEM $13 A YEAR ( DOEE.DC.GOV) IS THE WEBSITE)
Cat Daddy Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Lower Potomac River south of WASHINGTON DC)
  • Flats fishing
Cat Daddy Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cat Daddy Fishing Charter include:
  • Catfish

Your captain

Merle Mumma
Merle Mumma

Mason Neck, Virginia, United States

2 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within 10 hours
Member since January 2025

I have been fishing the lower potomac river for 30years for blue catfish i love the excitement i put on clients face i went down about 30 yrs ago with a buddy and i have been hooked ever sence

Merle Mumma
Merle Mumma
2
reports
14
reviews
2025
member since
~10h
response
I have been fishing the lower potomac river for 30years for blue catfish i love the excitement i put on clients face i went down about 30 yrs ago with a buddy and i have been hooked ever sence

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Catfish
Catfish

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Hewescraft
Boat type
Runabout
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Bucket and I can put up a curtain for privacy
GPS
Lowrance
Fishfinder
Lowrance HDS 9
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All bait is included in the price
Catch cleaning & filleting
For a tip
Fishing license
FISHING LICENSE IS INCLUDED UNLESS WE FISH WASHINGTON DC WATER THEN CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO GO ONLINE AND PURCHASE THEM $13 A YEAR ( DOEE.DC.GOV) IS THE WEBSITE

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
ALL KIDS WELCOME NO AGE LIMIT UNDER 12 MUST WEAR LIFEVEST
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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