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Motts Run

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temp 58°F (14°C)
  • Streamflow 300 ft³/s
  • Gage height 2.13 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER NEAR FREDERICKSBURG, VA (9.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01668000, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 601 ft³/s over 119 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 3:15 AM gauge-local time

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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It’s 58°F at Motts Run now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

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What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and 2 more species.

5 fish species in 9 public records within 2 km of Motts Run since 2000.

Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Lower Rappahannock watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS. Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

Boat ramps and fishing access near here

1 boat ramp mapped at or near Motts Run

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  1. Motts Run Boat Ramp

    Boat ramp · < 0.1 mi from the map pin

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Motts Run?
Motts Run is a river in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Motts Run?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Motts Run in Virginia is 58°F (14°C), measured by USGS gauge 01668000, 9.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Motts Run?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 58°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.

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Location & Contact

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  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
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