Florida

St. Marys River near Macclenny

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Location Snapshot

St. Marys River near Macclenny is a blackwater river along the Florida-Georgia border above its tidal lower reaches. Largemouth bass is the principal supported target.

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Cautions

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Current Readings

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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

6 mph N

Wind gust

15 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 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 51°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Tue 10 AM

    Clear

    Temp 58°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

  • Tue 2 PM

    Clear

    Temp 70°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

  • Tue 6 PM

    Clear

    Temp 68°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Tue 10 PM

    Clear

    Temp 56°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Wed 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 52°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Clear

    High 71°F / Low 50°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 24 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 76°F / Low 49°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 20 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Clear

    High 79°F / Low 55°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 16 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Clear

    High 78°F / Low 57°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 26 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. Marys River near Macclenny.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at St. Marys 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

Baker, Florida

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River Details

County

Baker

Management Category

Warmwater river

Regulation Scope

St. Marys River near Macclenny named Florida gauge reach (GA/FL border river).

Regulation Summary

Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on the Florida side of this named Macclenny reach. Georgia/Florida border-water considerations may also apply; confirm current FWC and Georgia seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.

Target Species

Largemouth Bass

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for St. Marys River near Macclenny. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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