Aquia Creek

Aquia Creek is a waterway that flows from southeastern Fauquier County to meet the Potomac River at Brent Point. The creek runs through Stafford County, connecting rural communities and offering multiple places where visitors can access the water.

Sandstone was quarried from these waters between 1792 and 1799 and used for major government buildings in the nation's capital. This extractive activity was crucial to the early growth of the surrounding region.

The waterway served as a vital transportation corridor for moving goods across the region in earlier times. Today, visitors can sense this working relationship between water and commerce while exploring the surrounding area.

Multiple access points along the creek allow visitors to launch kayaks and fish in the waters. Water levels and conditions change with seasons, so it helps to check local conditions before planning your visit.

A world record Northern Snakehead fish was caught in these waters in 2013, surprising fishing enthusiasts. The discovery drew attention to the unusual fish species thriving in this freshwater system.