Fletcher's Cove Boathouse

Category: Canoe & kayak rental service in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 4940 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA

Phone: +12022440461

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–6PM

Monday: 7AM–6PM

Tuesday: 7AM–6PM

Wednesday: 7AM–6PM

Thursday: 7AM–6PM

Friday: 7AM–6PM

Saturday: 7AM–6PM

Reviews

Kelly Feng

Aug 2, 2022

I have been kayaking and paddle boarding at a lot of place but this is the first time where a company allowed me to bring my dog. They even had dog life jackets. The smallest they had was a little too big for my shih tzu. Over all great experience. Appreciated they were flexible returning a little late. The current going back was a little strong which was why we went over on time.

Steph Wolley

May 5, 2022

Staff here is friendly and helpful. Found a small life vest for my daughter to wear and made sure we were able to get a rowboat despite not having a reservation and helped me setup my trolling motor since I hadn't used it before. The fishing here is great. Only complaint is i wish the place were cleaner there is a lot of trash off the trails

Jeffrey Blander

Nov 17, 2021

A wonderful oasis off the intersection of the Capital Crescent Trail and C&O towpath. During peak season, rentals are available for canoe or kayak on the Potomac. Otherwise, take a moment to sit and reflect by the river or take a stroll along either trail. For those more adventurous, just a few miles south and one can grab a coffee in Georgetown or walk along the promenade to catch a glimpse of the JFK performing arts center.

Lauren Sollars

Aug 10, 2021

Awesome rental place! Lots of rental options and the price was not bad at all. Beautiful area to spend time on the river. Staff was super friendly as well! My partner and I rented a double kayak for an hour and had a blast!!

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Questions & Answers

Can we do a clean-up along banks up to chain bridge,this place has and is being Trashed by people who do not care about environment and cleanliness of the place,years ago this place was clean(not talking about flood trash)nowadays it's full trash.

zosimo ybay | Nov 8, 2018
Paul Kuda | Nov 9, 2018

Go for it!

Is there available parking even if you bring your own bikes?

Trudy Steffey | Nov 7, 2020
Arun Zachariah | Nov 8, 2020

Yes. There is plenty of parking at fletchers cove, beside the canal. Also note that to get to the actual parking you have to drive inside thru a lil tunnel, near the boat rental.

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can u rent a electric Motor for the row boats at the boathouse?

Cade Hefflin | Nov 8, 2019
Faisal Khan | Nov 9, 2019

No. You have to bring your own motor and it can only be used with the Row Boats. There's a small divit on the back that allows for an electric trolling motor or a gas powered motor.

can you launch a small car top boat at fletchers?

Steven Bowman | Nov 8, 2019
Paul Kuda | Nov 9, 2019

Yes!

can you keep the fish

Sebastian Johnson | Nov 7, 2020
David Strickland | Nov 8, 2020

They say one or two a month is safe, check the guts when you clean it

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Can my own kayak be launched from here? And I have a MD boatticket. Do I need to buy another DC ticket?

yz z | Nov 8, 2018
Fred Welland | Nov 9, 2018

I've launched several kayaks and sups from there...dont have any sort of tickets. Many people launch there, only restriction is you can't use the rental dock area to launch...

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is this a free place to fish?

qwrt hialname | Nov 8, 2018
Darien Salehy | Nov 9, 2018

Yes and they sell everything you'll need (except your pole) at the boathouse

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Do you need a fishing license. In wash dc for senior citizen

William Stiles | Nov 8, 2018
Matt Kilbane | Nov 9, 2018

I would error on the side of caution and recommend that you get one. You will drift between DC, MD, and VA waters so its better safe than sorry.

is fishing good

henry sanchez | Nov 8, 2018
Bae W | Nov 9, 2018

Yeah catfish mostly

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