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Pohick Bay
Bay
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temp 61°F (16°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy WASD2 (15.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:54 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — NOAA buoy WASD2, as of Oct 29, 6:54 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 61°F at Pohick Bay now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
bay in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Blueback Herring, Alewife and Gizzard Shad.
3 fish species in 900 public records within 2 km of Pohick Bay since 2000.
- 830 records · 2025
- Alewife Alosa pseudoharengus66 records · 2025
- Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum4 records · 2026
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 (SERC Chesapeake Bay Rivers Array, 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
2 fishing access points, 1 of them a boat ramp mapped at or near Pohick Bay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pohick Bay?
- Pohick Bay is a bay in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Pohick Bay?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Pohick Bay in Virginia is 61°F (16°C), measured by NOAA buoy WASD2, 15.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Pohick Bay?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 61°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked October 29, 2026.
- What amenities does Pohick Bay have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Pohick Bay include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
Virginia
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
Features & amenities
Amenities
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