where is ernie the hog snatcher from

Ernie the Hog Snatcher appears to be from Washington, D.C. His social profiles and coverage tie him to the Potomac River fishing scene in D.C.

Quick scoop

• A profile on his Instagram lists “Washington DC, Potomac River”.

• A local fishing feature describes him out on the Potomac and Anacostia in D.C.
• Another article refers to him as an urban fisherman pulling catfish from the Potomac River.

In plain terms

So the best answer is: he’s from Washington, D.C., or at least strongly associated with D.C. fishing culture.