Virginia
North Fork Shenandoah River near Strasburg
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01634000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
75°F
Wind
7 mph SW
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.06 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 73°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Showers
Temp 78°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.15 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 4 PM
Showers
Temp 75°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.07 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 80°F / Low 70°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.21 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 62°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 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.
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage N F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR STRASBURG, VA (01634000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010), streamflow (00060), and gage height (00065). This destination is the named North Fork near Strasburg. It is not South Fork Shenandoah at Front Royal and not Shenandoah mainstem at Millville.
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
Fishery overview
Named North Fork Shenandoah freshwater corridor at the Strasburg USGS gage. The catalog uses generic-fishing rather than trout temperature bands. USGS 01634000 provides live water temperature, streamflow, and stage. This record does not represent South Fork at Front Royal or Shenandoah mainstem at Millville.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are the primary generic-fishing target on the Strasburg North Fork reach.
Source: Virginia DWR
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Shenandoah County North Fork river habitat at the Strasburg gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access is documented by Virginia DWR for Shenandoah drainage waters. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
Virginia DWR's 2026 Catchable Trout Stocking Plan lists North Fork Shenandoah as designated stocked trout water. This catalog row still uses generic-fishing and does not apply trout temperature bands.
Official sources
This destination is the Strasburg North Fork gauge reach only. Verify current Virginia DWR rules before fishing.
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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
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