Episode Details

On this special episode of Fishing the DMV, I’m joined by Steve Kambouris from Kambotrout Fishing for an in-depth conversation before he leaves the Mid-Atlantic region for a new chapter in Chicago.
Steve has become one of the most recognizable names in the Northern Snakehead fishing world, helping grow the popularity of Maryland snakehead fishing, Potomac River snakehead fishing, kayak snakehead fishing, and tidal river fishing through YouTube videos, tournament coverage, educational fishing content, and conservation discussions.
In this episode, we break down Steven’s legacy within the Maryland fishing community and discuss how Northern Snakehead fishing exploded across Maryland, Virginia, and the Northeast. We also talk about where the snakehead fishery is today, the future of snakehead fishing tournaments, and how social media, kayak fishing, and YouTube helped turn Northern Snakehead into one of the fastest-growing freshwater game fish in America.
We dive deep into:
• Maryland snakehead fishing and Potomac River snakehead fishing
• Northern Snakehead tournament fishing and competitive kayak fishing
• Snakehead conservation and invasive species management
• Best snakehead lures, chatterbaits, frogs, swimbaits, and weedless setups
• Tidal river fishing patterns and locating snakehead in pressured waters
• Maryland Snakehead kayak fishing culture
• Conservation ethics, and fishery sustainability

Steve also shares quick but valuable tips on how to catch Northern Snakehead consistently, including understanding water temperature, vegetation, tide movement, bait selection, and stealth approaches for kayak anglers targeting giant snakehead in skinny water.
If you’re searching for the latest Maryland fishing report, snakehead fishing tips, Potomac River fishing advice, kayak fishing content, or Northern Snakehead tactics, this episode is packed with information for anglers who love chasing aggressive topwater bites and trophy freshwater predators.

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Below is a link to all of Steve’s social media contacts as well as determine organization. We talked about during the episode!  

Edgemere Bait and Tackle for his last Seminar: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078413486328 

Kambotrout Fishing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KambotroutFishing/featured 

Kambotrout Fishing on Instagram: instagram.com/kambotrout_fishing 

Kambotrout Fishing on Facebook: facebook.com/kambotrout

Kambotrout Fishing on TikTok: vm.tiktok.com/pGPdwG

VKAE-Virginia Kayak Anglers Elite Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1223658781819481

VKAE-Virginia Kayak Anglers Elite on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fish_vkae/ 

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LMD Enterprises: http://lmdoil.com/ 

Jake’s bait & Tackle Website: http://www.jakesbaitandtackle.com/ 

Link to Tactical Fishing Company: https://tacticalfishingco.com/ 

Fishing Pro Tech: https://www.facebook.com/FishingProTech 

Phone Number: (757) 566-1278

Email: lin@fishingprotech.us

Fishing Pro Tech Address: 7812-A Richmond Road, Toano, VA, United States, 23168

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