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Catoctin Creek
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 58°F (14°C)
- Streamflow 1,980 ft³/s
- Gage height 1.40 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge POTOMAC RIVER AT POINT OF ROCKS, MD (0.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:55 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01638500, as of Oct 29, 2:55 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 2,600 ft³/s over 131 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 2:55 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 58°F at Catoctin Creek now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
tributary of the Potomac River in Virginia, United States
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, American Eel and 19 more species.
22 fish species in 79 public records within 2 km of Catoctin Creek since 2000.
- 10 records · 2020
- 6 records · 2010
- American Eel Anguilla rostrata5 records · 2010
- 5 records · 2009
- 5 records · 2005
- 4 records · 2010
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii4 records · 2010
- Northern Hog Sucker Hypentelium nigricans4 records · 2010
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- Redbreast Sunfish Lepomis auritus4 records · 2010
- 4 records · 2010
- Shorthead Redhorse Moxostoma macrolepidotum4 records · 2010
- 3 records · 2010
- River Chub Nocomis micropogon3 records · 2010
- Fallfish Semotilus corporalis3 records · 2010
- Amur Pike Esox reichertii3 records · 2005
- Spotfin Shiner Cyprinella spiloptera2 records · 2010
- 2 records · 2010
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis2 records · 2009
- 2 records · 2009
- 2 records · 2009
- 1 record · 2010
- 1 record · 2005
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Middle Potomac-Catoctin 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 (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, 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.
Boat ramps and fishing access near here
1 boat ramp mapped at or near Catoctin Creek
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catoctin Creek?
- Catoctin Creek is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Catoctin Creek?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Catoctin Creek in Virginia is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01638500, 0.5 miles away.
- Can you swim at Catoctin Creek?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- What amenities does Catoctin Creek have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Catoctin Creek include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Virginia
🌊 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
Features & amenities
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