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Northeast Branch Anacostia 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 9 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.02 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NORTHWEST BRANCH ANACOSTIA RIVER AT BRENTWOOD, MD (0.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:40 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 01651003, as of Oct 29, 4:40 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Maryland yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 57°F at Northeast Branch Anacostia River now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
tributary of the Anacostia River in Prince George’s County, Maryland, United States
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Northern Snakehead, Mummichog and Banded Killifish.
3 fish species in 16 public records within 2 km of Northeast Branch Anacostia River since 2000.
- 10 records · 2021
- 5 records · 2023
- Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus1 record · 2023
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 (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Northeast Branch Anacostia River?
- Northeast Branch Anacostia River is a river in Maryland.
- What is the water temperature at Northeast Branch Anacostia River?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Northeast Branch Anacostia River in Maryland is 57°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01651003, 0.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Northeast Branch Anacostia 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.
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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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