Occoquan River 2025

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The document is a report detailing the channel conditions of the Occoquan River in Virginia, based on a survey conducted on March 17, 2010. It provides information on the minimum depths and widths of the channel, indicating authorized project dimensions and actual measurements. The report highlights that all depth measurements refer to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) for the '60-'78 tidal epoch and notes that these conditions reflect the state of the channel at the time of survey.

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Is it safe to swim in the Occoquan River?

The purpose of the Occoquan Reservoir No-Swimming Policy is to protect the quality of the Reservoir for water supply purposes. The Reservoir was constructed for and is maintained and operated as a major drinking water source serving Northern Virginia. No-Swimming Policy | Fairfax Water - Official Website Fairfax Water no-swimming-policy Fairfax Water no-swimming-policy

How deep is the Occoquan?

The increase in dam elevation increased the maximum reservoir depth to 72 feet and the mean depth to 10.1 feet with a surface area of 1,840 acres. Abbreviated History of the Occoquan Watershed - Fairfax County Fairfax County (.gov) files Assets Fairfax County (.gov) files Assets PDF

How dirty is the Occoquan River?

The Occoquan Reservoir is currently listed on Virginias Dirty Water List. The concerns include high levels of phosphorous, turbidity, low dissolved oxygen, the presence of copper sulfate and the growing presence of pharmaceuticals. Occoquan Reservoir - PW Conservation Alliance PW Conservation Alliance issues occoquan PW Conservation Alliance issues occoquan

Is the Occoquan River good for fishing?

The Occoquan is scenic lake, you dont see many houses clustered along the banks as is mostly park along the banks. The water is clean, clear, deep and cold. If you can master fishing deep, youll have a good day on the Occoquan. Virginia Fishing Spots | Occoquan Fishing (VA Fountainhead Upstream) switchfisher.com bass-trips occoquan-bass-trips switchfisher.com bass-trips occoquan-bass-trips

What kind of fish are in the Occoquan River?

The main species of interest at Occoquan are largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie, but opportunities exist for anglers to catch channel catfish, flathead catfish, and white perch. No matter the skill level, technique of choice, or time of year, the tastes of all anglers should be satisfied while fishing at Occoquan. Occoquan Reservoir - Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) (.gov) waterbody occoquan-reservoir Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) (.gov) waterbody occoquan-reservoir

Are there snakeheads in Occoquan Reservoir?

Ruffins Mill Pond has been joined recently by Hunting Run Reservoir (Spotsylvania County), Pelham Reservoir (Culpeper County), Abel Reservoir (Stafford County), Burke Lake (Fairfax County), and Occoquan Reservoir (Fairfax/Prince William line) as all waters receiving illegal stockings of northern snakeheads. Northern Snakehead - Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources fishing snakehead Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources fishing snakehead

Can you eat fish from the Occoquan River?

for sport, but are prohibited from taking fish for human consumption. Fish Advisory - Friends of the Occoquan Friends of the Occoquan fishadvisory Friends of the Occoquan fishadvisory

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