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Shenandoah River

Virginia, United States

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General info

Shenandoah River is a stream located in Clarke County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Maryland, Warren County, Virginia, and Jefferson County, West Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Channel catfish, and Largemouth bass.

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39Β°08β€²3.9β€³N 77Β°52β€²34.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Shenandoah River, VA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Virginia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Reston

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Urbana

31.5 miles away

Great Falls

32.0 miles away

Germantown

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Clarksburg

33.6 miles away

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the Shenandoah River is a stream located in Clarke County, Virginia, United States. It is also intersecting with Washington County, Maryland, Warren County, Virginia, and Jefferson County, West Virginia. Its coordinates are:
39Β°08β€²3.9β€³N 77Β°52β€²34.5β€³W
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