What flies are hatching on the North Fork Shenandoah River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Fork Shenandoah River include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the North Fork Shenandoah River?

The North Fork Shenandoah River is running at 151 CFS at the Near Strasburg gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the North Fork Shenandoah River fishable today?

Yes — North Fork Shenandoah River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 151 CFS at the Near Strasburg gauge.

North Fork Shenandoah River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Fork Shenandoah River — Near Strasburg

Fishable

151CFS

Discharge

1.89ft

Gauge Height

54.5°F

Water Temp

Updated 20 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.87 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

50°FMainly clear

Wind 2 mph29.87 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

63° / 41°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

67° / 45°

Mon

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Overcast

71° / 48°

Tue

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Overcast

73° / 47°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 151 CFS · 54.5°F · Midges. BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's North Fork Shenandoah River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

North Fork Shenandoah River · November · Late Fall

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🟢 Active now at 54.5°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisMidge

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JanDec

Midges. BWOs (size 22) on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning in some sections — RESPECT REDDS. Stocking active.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About North Fork Shenandoah River

The North Fork of the Shenandoah near Strasburg and Woodstock offers classic Appalachian smallmouth fishing in summer and stocked trout in the fall and spring. Limestone-influenced flows keep it clear and productive most of the season.

SulphurCaddisLight CahillWhite FlyHopperBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Standard Virginia trout regulations. Smallmouth bass regulations apply in warm months.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish North Fork Shenandoah River with more confidence.