08/24/2026
Occoquan Reservoir can humble even experienced bass anglers—but when you understand timing, rotation, and the right summer presentations, the Rez can produce some incredible largemouth bass fishing.
In this episode of Fishing the DMV, local angler and tournament winner Jake Ham breaks down how he approaches summer bass fishing on Occoquan Reservoir, one of Northern Virginia’s most challenging and rewarding fisheries.
Jake explains why simply finding good-looking water isn't always enough on Occoquan. Being in the right area at the right time can be the difference between going hours without a bite and suddenly putting multiple quality bass in the boat.
We also dive into Jake's recent Occoquan Reservoir tournament win, where he caught an early three-fish limit before spending the rest of the day searching for the bigger bites needed to upgrade. Jake explains how practice helped narrow down productive areas, why he kept his bait selection simple, and how he was able to win by fishing shallow without relying on LiveScope.
Link Below:
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fishing-the-dmv/id1597670209?i=1000785440506
YouTube: https://youtu.be/twNh5JT2FwM
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oMDiHc7rSxDbZFDUTgBSB?si=_-pMsswjSCWan0Sje4z50Q&utm_source=copy-link