Best results for Water Activities in Washington, DC

Catch-and-release fishing with Washington, DC views

Fish year-round from a heated pilot house

Teach young anglers to fish on a private Potomac River cruise

Cruise the Potomac with your own food, drinks, and music on an 18-foot picnic boat.

Fish the Potomac with Haz Life on a private, guided charter

Private picnic boat cruise with your food, drinks, and playlist

Paddle the Anacostia River with a single kayak rental

Rent a double kayak on the Anacostia River from James Creek Marina

Rent a single kayak at Fletcher’s and paddle the Potomac at your own pace

Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Fletcher’s on the Potomac River

Enjoy a sit-on-top double kayak rental for 1 to 4 hours with gear included

Paddle the Potomac with a stable canoe rental at Fletcher’s

Rent a rowboat at Fletcher’s and explore the Potomac at your own pace

Paddle a sit-on-top single kayak from Columbia Island Marina

Explore National Harbor from the water on a pedal boat

Glide across the water on a stable stand-up paddleboard for a flexible 1- or 2-hour session

Paddle together on calm waters with flexible 2–4 hour rental options

Paddle solo with flexible 2–4 hour kayak rental

Paddle scenic waters with flexible 2–4 hour hire durations

Enjoy flexible 2–4 hour outings on a nimble two-person boat

A Flying Scot sailboat rental for experienced sailors

Ride solo with included fuel and safety gear

Stable passenger Jet Ski rides with speeds up to 60 mph

Cruise Chesapeake Bay aboard a 60-foot Viking with captain, crew and fuel included