Florida
Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee
Location Snapshot
The Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee is the Florida freshwater mainstem immediately below the Lake Seminole and Jim Woodruff Dam corridor. Largemouth bass are the principal cataloged target.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
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
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 10800 CFS
- Gage Height
- 41.58 ft
- Water Temperature
- 71.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 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
50°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
8 mph NE
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 73°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Mostly clear
High 76°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 79°F / Low 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 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
Wild largemouth bass are in the Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee.
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
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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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. This information is not a condition rating.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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