My boyfriend and I had an absolutely fantastic time on our fishing trip with Captain Owen! From start to finish, he was an incredible guide knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly patient with us. He made the whole experience fun and relaxing, and we never felt rushed or out of our depth.
One of the highlights was how helpful he was after the trip he cleaned and filleted all of our fish for us, which made it super easy to take them home and enjoy. We learned a lot and made some great memories out on the water. Highly recommend booking with Captain Owen if you’re looking for a great charter experience!

My daughter Elizabeth and I had a fantastic morning on the Potomac River with Capital Blues on August 5th. Captain Owen was professional, knowledgeable about the area and fishing, and made sure our lines were always tended. We caught several catfish, including a 12-pounder! He was incredibly accommodating—picking us up and dropping us off at our preferred location—and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend!

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!