Rivers, streams in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park closed, reopened to fishing
8/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Plants & Wildlife
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Albemarle County, VA
Augusta County, VA
Greene County, VA
Madison County, VA
Page County, VA
Rappahannock County, VA
Rockingham County, VA
Warren County, VA
Start Date: 6/28/2024
- End Date: 8/12/2024
The fishing closure in Shenandoah National Park was lifted on August 12 after Hurricane Debby brought 4 to 8 inches of rain to the park.
WJLA (Arlington, Va.), Aug 12, 2024
All rivers and streams in Shenandoah National Park were closed to fishing due to low flows and high water temperatures. Some sections of rivers were completely dry. The closure will end when stream conditions improve.
WJLA (Arlington, Va.), June 28, 2024
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