Florida
Suwannee River at Branford
Location Snapshot
The Suwannee River at Branford is a north Florida mainstem destination distinct from the nearby Santa Fe tributary. Largemouth bass are the principal cataloged target on this freshwater reach.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 6370 CFS
- Gage Height
- 9.29 ft
- Water Temperature
- 71.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 02320500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
46°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
16 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 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 74°F / Low 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 78°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 78°F / Low 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 79°F / Low 57°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 Suwannee River at Branford.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Suwannee 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
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
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
Suwannee, 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
Suwannee
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Suwannee River at Branford gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Florida inland freshwater regulations apply on this Branford reach. Confirm current FWC seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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