Florida
Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee
Current River Rating
Excellent · 85
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Saturday, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Heavy recent precipitation may have reduced fishing comfort or clarity.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 7200 CFS
- Gage Height
- 39.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- 86.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 02358000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
78°F
Feels like
89°F
Wind
3 mph SE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
2.88 in
Last 48 hours
2.88 in
Heavy recent rainfall may cause rapid flow changes. Use additional caution.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Drizzle
Temp 83°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 88°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 83°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 88°F / Low 77°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 90°F / Low 76°F
Chance 46%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Thunderstorms
High 96°F / Low 73°F
Chance 79%
Precip 0.50 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Thunderstorms
High 91°F / Low 72°F
Chance 52%
Precip 0.34 in
Max gust 19 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage APALACHICOLA RIVER AT CHATTAHOOCHEE FLA (02358000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010), streamflow (00060), and gage height (00065). This named Florida freshwater reach sits below Jim Woodruff Dam / Lake Seminole. The dam/regulation note is disclosure only and is not a hydrologic correction model or a license to invent CFS scoring bands.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Apalachicola River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
FWC Northwest flagship Apalachicola reach at Chattahoochee below Jim Woodruff Dam. Live coverage is water temperature, streamflow, and stage. No Florida CFS scoring bands are assigned.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Largemouth Bass is a primary warmwater target on this named Florida gauge reach.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Named freshwater Apalachicola mainstem habitat at Chattahoochee below Jim Woodruff Dam.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Apalachicola access exists near Chattahoochee. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current FWC stockings on official schedules.
Official sources
Jim Woodruff / upstream regulation can influence flow. This is disclosure only. Verify current FWC freshwater regulations before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Gadsden, Florida
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Gadsden
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Chattahoochee reach. Confirm current FWC seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
Flow Regulation
Flow can be influenced by Jim Woodruff Dam / Lake Seminole operations upstream of the Chattahoochee gage. Disclosure only; not a hydrologic correction model and not a CFS scoring band.
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