Florida

St. Johns River near Cocoa

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Location Snapshot

The St Johns River near Cocoa is the upper Brevard County freshwater reach and is distinct from the DeLand destination downstream. Largemouth bass are the principal cataloged fishing target.

Current River Rating

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Timing Outlook

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Cautions

  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Current Readings

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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

65°F

Feels like

65°F

Wind

7 mph NW

Wind gust

16 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 5:00 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 6 AM

    Clear

    Temp 64°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Tue 10 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 74°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Tue 2 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 78°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Tue 6 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 74°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 10 mph

  • Tue 10 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 67°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Wed 2 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 63°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Overcast

    High 78°F / Low 64°F

    Chance 4%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 79°F / Low 61°F

    Chance 14%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 18 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Clear

    High 80°F / Low 65°F

    Chance 14%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 18 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Drizzle

    High 79°F / Low 64°F

    Chance 6%

    Precip 0.01 in

    Max gust 24 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 St. Johns River near Cocoa.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at St. Johns 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

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Brevard, 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

Brevard

Management Category

Warmwater river

Regulation Scope

St. Johns River near Cocoa gauge reach.

Regulation Summary

Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Cocoa 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 St. Johns River near Cocoa. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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