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Holmes Run
River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 9 ft³/s
- Gage height 3.87 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CAMERON RUN AT ALEXANDRIA, VA (0.3 mi away), as of Oct 29, 6:20 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01653000, as of Oct 29, 6:20 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 29 (median 12 ft³/s over 65 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 6:20 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Trout stocking
2 stockings at Holmes Run in the last 12 months
Mar 31, 2026
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Delayed Harvest Water
- Mar 2, 2026Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
stream in Virginia
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What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Bluegill, Koi, Goldfish and 15 more species.
18 fish species in 25 public records within 2 km of Holmes Run since 2000.
- 5 records · 2025
- 2 records · 2024
- 2 records · 2010
- 2 records · 2010
- Redbreast Sunfish Lepomis auritus1 record · 2024
- Striped Bass Morone saxatilis1 record · 2024
- American Shad Alosa sapidissima1 record · 2010
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii1 record · 2010
Show all 18 species
- Gizzard Shad Dorosoma cepedianum1 record · 2010
- 1 record · 2010
- 1 record · 2010
- Spot Leiostomus xanthurus1 record · 2010
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus1 record · 2010
- 1 record · 2010
- White Perch Morone americana1 record · 2010
- Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas1 record · 2010
- Spottail Shiner Notropis hudsonius1 record · 2010
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens1 record · 2010
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Middle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan watershed.
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish, iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holmes Run?
- Holmes Run is a river in Virginia.
- Can you swim at Holmes Run?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- What amenities does Holmes Run have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Holmes Run include pet-friendly.
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Location & Contact
Virginia
🌊 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
- ›Wear life jackets when on the water
- ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
- ›Respect private property along riverbanks
Features & amenities
Amenities
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