Captain
Kenneth Penrod III

Member since October 2021 Woodbridge, United States
Background
The Fishing Detective is the "hardest working guide on the river" with an impeccable reputation and over 40 years of experience. Kenneth Penrod III has no criminal history, CPR/first aid certified, drug tested, fully chartered insured, and licensed to guide in DC, VA, MD and PA. The Fishing Detective is a nationally published writer, son of Fishing Hall of Fame Potomac River guide, former treasurer and vice chair of MD DNR Catcha Poacher Program and Black Bass Subcommittee. The Fishing Detective served a calling for 27 years in law enforcment only to be rewarded by a higher power so that he can now live his dream.
Techniques
I guide for snakeheads, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and stripers. I fish from Washington DC to southern Maryland utilizing a variety of ramps. Snakeheads are great in June and July. The largemouth hit from march through October with April, may and June being very good. We use all artificial lures and are catch and release except snakeheads.

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Woodbridge, United States
Background
The Fishing Detective is the "hardest working guide on the river" with an impeccable reputation and over 40 years of experience. Kenneth Penrod III has no criminal history, CPR/first aid certified, drug tested, fully chartered insured, and licensed to guide in DC, VA, MD and PA. The Fishing Detective is a nationally published writer, son of Fishing Hall of Fame Potomac River guide, former treasurer and vice chair of MD DNR Catcha Poacher Program and Black Bass Subcommittee. The Fishing Detective served a calling for 27 years in law enforcment only to be rewarded by a higher power so that he can now live his dream.
Techniques
I guide for snakeheads, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and stripers. I fish from Washington DC to southern Maryland utilizing a variety of ramps. Snakeheads are great in June and July. The largemouth hit from march through October with April, may and June being very good. We use all artificial lures and are catch and release except snakeheads.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(90 reviews)
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
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Thomas B.
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Incredible afternoon out on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Weekend afternoon special on November 2, 2025
Very grateful to Ken for one of the best afternoons Iโ€™ve had in years. Ken successfully coached me through the techniques...
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Matt B.
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Beautiful afternoon on the Potomac

VERIFIED   Weekend afternoon special on July 12, 2025
Had a great time fishing with my son on the Potomac. Capt Ken did the best he could do dodge all of the afternoon thunderstorms...
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Matt B.
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Lots of fun on the water

VERIFIED   Weekend afternoon special on September 7, 2025
Another great outing with Capt Ken. We didnโ€™t have to go far to find a great spot. My son and I probably caught a dozen bass...
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Brian W.
Excellent
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This is the guide you want!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Potomac Bass on June 4, 2025
Ken is the true professional. The knowledge that he has of that body of water to be able to put people on fish is awesome....
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Heidi L.
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Great day catching beautiful bass

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Potomac Bass on May 25, 2025
From the moment we boarded the boat, Captain Ken was a consummate professional. Very knowledgeable about the area, the fish...
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