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Rappahannock River
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 29 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.23 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MATTAPONI RIVER NEAR BOWLING GREEN, VA (13.6 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01674000, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 65 ft³/s over 84 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:45 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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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.
Rappahannock River
Applies to: from I-95 bridge above Fredericksburg, downstream to mouth of river, including sections of tributaries Hazel Run and Claiborne Run
≤ 2 meals/month
- Fish Species
- American Eel, Blue Catfish, Carp, Channel Catfish, Croaker, Gizzard Shad, Anadromous Striped Bass
- Contaminants
- PCBs
Locality: Stafford Co., Spotsylvania Co., Fredericksburg City, Caroline Co., King George Co., Essex Co., Westmoreland Co., Richmond Co., Middlesex Co., Lancaster 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 Rappahannock River?
- Rappahannock River is a river in Virginia.
- Can you swim at Rappahannock River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Rappahannock River rated?
- Rappahannock River in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 358 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Virginia
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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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