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Bull Run
River
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 55°F (13°C)
- Streamflow 0 ft³/s
- Gage height 2.22 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LONG BRANCH AT OLLEY LANE NR FAIRFAX, VA (9.4 mi away), as of Oct 29, 2:35 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 01654107, as of Oct 29, 2:35 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Get an email when it’s warm enough
It’s 55°F at Bull Run now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
river in northern Virginia, United States
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Boat ramps and fishing access near here
1 boat ramp mapped at or near Bull Run
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Safe to eat? Fish consumption advisories
The Virginia Department of Health lists 1 advisory for fish from all or part of this water, shown here exactly as VDH publishes it. It applies to the section VDH names, which may not include this spot.
Bull Run
Applies to: from I-66 bridge downstream 14 miles to Rt. 612 (Yates Ford Rd.) bridge
≤ 2 meals/month
- Fish Species
- Channel Catfish, Carp
- Contaminants
- PCBs
Locality: Fairfax Co., Manassas Park City, Prince William Co.
VDH: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children are advised not to eat any fish listed in a fish consumption advisory.
Source: Virginia Department of Health, Fish Consumption Advisory. VDH page last updated Aug 11, 2026. Checked against the VDH page on Oct 28, 2026. Advisories are reviewed and can change; check VDH before you keep your catch.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bull Run?
- Bull Run is a river in Virginia.
- What is the water temperature at Bull Run?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Bull Run in Virginia is 55°F (13°C), measured by USGS gauge 01654107, 9.4 miles away.
- Can you swim at Bull Run?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 55°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 29, 2026.
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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
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