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Tidal Basin Water Details - DC

Tidal Basin is a reservoir located in the District of Columbia, offering convenient access for anglers with four nearby marinas, the closest just 0.23 miles away. The site is near several local neighborhoods, including East Arlington and Crystal City, and is close to popular attractions like Daingerfield Island Marina slipway and Capitol Yacht Club.

This named-water page is not a claim that fishing is legal, safe, or productive here. Check public access, local regulations, fish-consumption advisories, and posted closures before fishing.

© OpenStreetMap contributors · open Tidal Basin in OpenStreetMap or use coordinates 38.88372, -77.03887.

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Water temperature & water-quality monitoring

Check the official EPA assessment (impaired-waters status and fish-consumption advisories) for Tidal Basin at How’s My Waterway (EPA).

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Fish species

Location facts

Marinas nearby4
Nearest marina (mi)0.23
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Water typereservoir

Nearby towns & communities

  • East Arlington (historical) (1.44 mi)
  • Crystal City (2.06 mi)
  • Virginia Highlands (2.23 mi)
  • Addison Heights (2.25 mi)
  • Aurora Hills (2.61 mi)
  • Arlandria (3.3 mi)
  • Green Valley (3.33 mi)
  • Arna Valley (3.39 mi)

Nearby attractions

  • Daingerfield Island Marina slipway — source
  • Capitol Yacht Club — source
  • Washington Marina Company — source
  • Eastern Powerboat Club — source

Fishing videos