Our first fishing trip on July 4th with Captain Owen was absolutely amazing! He made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. This trip was so much more than just fishing — Captain Owen went above and beyond. He even brought a picture book filled with historical stories and showed us landmarks along the Potomac River, giving us a glimpse into the past compared to how things look today.

It was a great way to explore the DC area from the water, especially for those who want to avoid the crowds and skip all the walking — such a fun and relaxing alternative!

Our morning trip was also a success — we caught plenty of catfish, with our biggest one weighing in at 14 lbs! We’re already looking forward to our next trip to try and beat that record.

The boat had everything we needed, making it super easy to just focus on fishing and having fun. Highly recommend!

My partner and I hired Owen to show us the ropes when it comes to fishing the Potomac, and we certainly got our money’s worth.  Owen is knowledgeable about fishing and the river, and he’s easy going and enjoyable to talk to.  Moreover, the boat is comfortable, and he came prepared on what turned out to be a chilly evening with extra jackets, blankets, and a heater.  (If you’re going out in hot weather, the boat is equipped with a large canopy.)  As for catching fish, we didn’t go more than 10 minutes, if that, without reeling in a good sized fish, and I actually caught the two largest fish of my life—one a 23lb catfish.  Owen offered to fillet them for us, but we opted to throw them back.  We will certainly recommend him to our family, friends, and neighbors!

Captain Owen gave us an easy pickup in town and we were on the river and on the fish in no time.  He was great at making the trip really fun for my 10, 9, and 6 year olds - spending some time teaching fishing tips and other time telling the history and stories of the coves and bridges we passed.  My family of five had a great time and caught more fish than we could possibly need, and Capt Owen donated the remainder to charity.  My 10 year old is over the moon at landing a 36 pound, 42 inch blue catfish that he’ll remember the rest of his life.  There are some charter boats that allow bookings for kids, but that’s a big difference from Capt Owen who really seemed to welcome and enjoy our kids and tailored the trip to their enjoyment.  Thanks so much, we will book again!

My son is 8 and I wanted to spend quality time with him. Fishing was a great idea! Captain Owen was prompt and prepared with rods, tackle, and bait to catch catfish off up river in the Potomac.

We caught 8 fish in a 4 hour period, mostly 15-24 lbs! We kept the ones that were < 10 lbs and brought it home to eat.

He would cast the reels and let my son and I reel them in. He took pictures for us and taught us alot about fishing too. 10/10 would charter again.

If you’ve got a kid that expresses interest in this hobby, this is how you get them started.

My 9-year-old son’s only spring break wish was to go fishing. I’m a total novice, but Captain Owen at Capital Blues made it easy, fun, and unforgettable. He was kind, communicative, and even brought gear so my son—who had a cast on his arm—could reel with his left hand.

The boat was ready with multiple rods, the scenery was beautiful, and Captain Owen kept us engaged with cool local history. We caught 11 catfish, including a 14-pounder! My son had an amazing time, and I’m so grateful I could give him this memory. Highly recommend!