Appalachians
North Fork Shenandoah River
Live Conditions
North Fork Shenandoah River — Near Strasburg
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
29.25 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°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
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
78° / 47°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
84° / 60°
Wed
🌧️Rain
76° / 55°
0.23"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
57° / 42°
0.05"
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?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the North Fork Shenandoah River.
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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 · May · Late Spring
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
Sulphurs (size 16-18) peak. Caddis (size 14-16) evenings. March Brown (size 12). Light Cahill (size 14-16) late month. Smallmouth waking up in lower river.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.
Regulations
Standard Virginia trout regulations. Smallmouth bass regulations apply in warm months.