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.