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Occoquan River
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 57°F (14°C)
- Streamflow 7 ft³/s
- Gage height 3.22 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ACCOTINK CREEK AT KEENE MILL RD AT SPRINGFIELD, VA (7.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:50 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01654670, as of Oct 29, 2:50 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 57°F at Occoquan River now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
tributary of the Potomac River in Virginia, United States
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Northern Snakehead and Common Carp.
2 fish species in 6 public records within 2 km of Occoquan River since 2000.
- 5 records · 2009
- 1 record · 2022
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset, iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
Boat ramps and fishing access near here
4 boat ramps mapped at or near Occoquan River
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Safe to eat? Fish consumption advisories
The Virginia Department of Health lists 1 advisory for fish from all or part of this water, shown here exactly as VDH publishes it. It applies to the section VDH names, which may not include this spot.
Occoquan River/ Occoquan Reservoir
Applies to: tidal portion below the Occoquan River from the Occoquan Reservoir dam downstream to Occoquan Bay including Belmont Bay and the backwaters of the Occoquan Reservoir on the Bull Run arm near Hemlock Overlook Regional Park and just upstream of Davis Ford Road on the Occoquan River arm down to the water supply dam of the Fairfax County Water Authority
Do not eat
- Fish Species
- Largemouth Bass
- Contaminants
- PFOS
Locality: Fairfax Co., Prince William Co.
VDH: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children are advised not to eat any fish listed in a fish consumption advisory.
Source: Virginia Department of Health, Fish Consumption Advisory. VDH page last updated Aug 11, 2026. Checked against the VDH page on Oct 28, 2026. Advisories are reviewed and can change; check VDH before you keep your catch.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Occoquan River?
- Occoquan River is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Occoquan River?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Occoquan River in Virginia is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01654670, 7.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Occoquan River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 57°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Occoquan River rated?
- Occoquan River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.9 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.
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Location & Contact
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🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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