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Potomac River
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 56°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 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:50 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01654670, as of Oct 29, 3:50 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 56°F at Potomac River now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Northern Snakehead, Eastern Mosquitofish, Mummichog and 3 more species.
6 fish species in 34 public records within 2 km of Potomac River since 2000.
- 21 records · 2014
- Eastern Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrooki4 records · 2026
- 4 records · 2021
- 3 records · 2023
- Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum1 record · 2025
- Banded Killifish Fundulus diaphanus1 record · 2024
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 Potomac River?
- Potomac River is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Potomac River?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Potomac River in Virginia is 56°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01654670, 7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Potomac River?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 56°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Potomac River rated?
- Potomac River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 393 reviews.
- What amenities does Potomac River have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Potomac River 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
Amenities
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