Florida
Suwannee River at Branford
Current River Rating
Excellent · 88
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
Saturday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Water temperature is within a broad fishable range.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2850 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- 82 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 02320500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
77°F
Feels like
86°F
Wind
4 mph S
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.61 in
Last 48 hours
0.74 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 85°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 85°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 81°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 87°F / Low 75°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Thunderstorms
High 88°F / Low 76°F
Chance 43%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Thunderstorms
High 89°F / Low 74°F
Chance 85%
Precip 0.87 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Thunderstorms
High 94°F / Low 73°F
Chance 72%
Precip 0.07 in
Max gust 19 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
USGS streamgage SUWANNEE RIVER AT BRANFORD, FLA. (02320500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010), streamflow (00060), and gage height (00065). This destination is the Branford mainstem reach, not Santa Fe River near Fort White and not the Georgia Withlacoochee near Pinetta.
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
Fishery overview
FWC North Central flagship Suwannee reach at Branford. Live coverage is water temperature, streamflow, and stage. No Florida CFS scoring bands are assigned.
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
Named freshwater Suwannee mainstem habitat at the Branford gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Suwannee access exists near Branford. 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.
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
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