Florida
Blackwater River near Baker
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 02370000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
86°F
Wind
4 mph E
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.02 in
Last 48 hours
0.03 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 7 AM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 11 AM
Drizzle
Temp 79°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 81°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 87°F / Low 75°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.21 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Thunderstorms
High 92°F / Low 75°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.45 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 100°F / Low 72°F
Chance 65%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Thunderstorms
High 92°F / Low 73°F
Chance 56%
Precip 0.21 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 BLACKWATER RIVER NR BAKER, FLA. (02370000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Measured water temperature is not a current qualifying series at this station. No Florida CFS scoring bands are assigned.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Blackwater 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 dedicated Northwest Blackwater River reach near Baker. Live coverage is streamflow and stage. River MODEL-2 Estimated uses the accepted thermal-gap contract when authorized.
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
Northwest Florida freshwater Blackwater habitat near Baker.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Blackwater access exists near Baker. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Warmwater species are established. Confirm any current FWC stockings on official schedules.
Official sources
Verify current FWC freshwater regulations before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Okaloosa, 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
Okaloosa
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Blackwater River near Baker gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Baker reach. Confirm current FWC seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
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