Florida
Holmes Creek at Vernon
Current River Rating
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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 02366000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
75°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.06 in
Last 48 hours
0.08 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 AM
Fog
Temp 76°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 3 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 93°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 11 PM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 93°F / Low 75°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 95°F / Low 76°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Thunderstorms
High 100°F / Low 73°F
Chance 71%
Precip 0.70 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Thunderstorms
High 90°F / Low 72°F
Chance 54%
Precip 0.47 in
Max gust 15 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
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage HOLMES CREEK AT VERNON, FLA. (02366000). 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 Holmes Creek.
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 top-spot Holmes Creek reach at Vernon. 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 Holmes Creek habitat at Vernon.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Holmes Creek access exists near Vernon. 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.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washington, 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
Washington
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Holmes Creek at Vernon gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Vernon reach. Confirm current FWC seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
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