Virginia
North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg
Location Snapshot
North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg is a Shenandoah Valley river reach with limestone influence, riffles, and long pools. Smallmouth bass are the defining sport fish in this warmwater river.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01634000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
46°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
8 mph SW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 70°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 68°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 62°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Fork Shenandoah River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Virginia DWR
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Shenandoah, Virginia
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Shenandoah
Management Category
Mixed river
Regulation Scope
North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Virginia DWR freshwater regulations apply on this North Fork reach. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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