Florida

Santa Fe River near Fort White

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Location Snapshot

The Santa Fe River near Fort White is a distinct north Florida tributary of the Suwannee. Largemouth bass are the principal cataloged fishing target.

Current River Rating

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Timing Outlook

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Why

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Cautions

  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Current Readings

Flow
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Latest current reading
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

51°F

Feels like

47°F

Wind

5 mph N

Wind gust

17 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 7 AM

    Clear

    Temp 51°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Tue 11 AM

    Clear

    Temp 63°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 10 mph

  • Tue 3 PM

    Clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Tue 7 PM

    Clear

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Tue 11 PM

    Clear

    Temp 55°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Wed 3 AM

    Clear

    Temp 52°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Clear

    High 74°F / Low 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 24 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Clear

    High 78°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 18 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Clear

    High 77°F / Low 56°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 15 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Clear

    High 78°F / Low 58°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 28 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 Santa Fe River near Fort White.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Santa Fe River.

Medium confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

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

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

Hatch Match

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Gilchrist, Florida

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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

Gilchrist

Management Category

Warmwater river

Regulation Scope

Santa Fe River near Fort White gauge reach.

Regulation Summary

Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Fort White reach. Confirm current FWC seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.

Target Species

Largemouth Bass

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Santa Fe River near Fort White. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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