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

Current and seasonal hatches on the North Fork Shenandoah River include Sulphur, Caddis, Light Cahill. 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 118 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?

North Fork Shenandoah River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 118 CFS at the Near Strasburg gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

North Fork Shenandoah River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

North Fork Shenandoah River — Near Strasburg

Unfishable

118CFS

Discharge

1.79ft

Gauge Height

76.5°F

Water Temp

Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

84°FOvercast

Wind 7 mph29.62 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Mainly clear

88° / 58°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

91° / 72°

Fri

☁️

Overcast

81° / 72°

Sat

☁️

Overcast

78° / 63°

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: 118 CFS · 76.5°F · Hoppers continuing. 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 · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 76.5°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

Hoppers continuing. BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Smallmouth fishing prime as water cools. Fall stocking returns.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 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.