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North Fork Shenandoah River

Virginia79 miles3 Segments
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River Profile

79 mi
Headwater
Mouth
Meems Bottom → ChapmansMeems Bottom → Chapmans · 19.4 mi
Chapmans → Deer RapidsChapmans → Deer Rapids · 35.7 mi
Deer Rapids → StrasburgDeer Rapids → Strasburg · 5.6 mi
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Segments
3 segments
SegmentMilesRiver MileCFSStatusFloat Est.Rapids
Meems Bottom → Chapmans
19.4RM 17.4 – 36.8——5:33hrs—
Chapmans → Deer Rapids
35.7RM 36.8 – 72.5——10:12hrs—
Deer Rapids → Strasburg
5.6RM 72.5 – 78.1——1:36hrs—

Quick Facts

Total Length
79 miles
Gauge Stations
3
Segments
3
Boat Ramps
5
Access Sites
6

Elevation Profile

Elevation data not yet available for this river.

Boat Ramps & Access

4 sites · 3 boat ramps
  • RM 17

    Meems Bottom

    Boat rampVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
  • RM 37

    Chapmans

    Boat rampVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
  • RM 73

    Deer Rapids

    Boat rampVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
  • RM 78

    Strasburg

    Hand launchVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Fishing Intel

Current Hatches

No hatch calendar on file for this river yet.

Recommended Flies — Early November

No recommended flies on file for this river yet.

Float time estimates
  • Meems Bottom → Chapmans
    19.4 mi
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  • Chapmans → Deer Rapids
    35.7 mi
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  • Deer Rapids → Strasburg
    5.6 mi
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Season Timing
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Regulations & Alerts

Spring Runoff Advisory

Water levels rising due to snowmelt. Exercise caution on all sections.

Browns Canyon National Monument

Special management area. No motorized boats permitted.

Catch & Release

Browns Canyon section: catch & release only for all trout species.

Bag & Possession Limits

Standard CO regulations: 4 trout per day, only 1 over 16".

Shuttle Distances

Meems Bottom→Chapmans

19.4 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Chapmans→Deer Rapids

35.7 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

Deer Rapids→Strasburg

5.6 mi

river miles (driving distance varies)

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