Live float conditions for 57 Florida rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Suwannee River
Suwannee River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Suwannee River At White Springs, Fla. gauge runs roughly 150–6,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–2,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Suwannee River At White Springs, Fla., Suwannee River At Branford, Fla., Suwannee River Near Wilcox, Fla.
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St. Johns River
St. Johns River is a mid-sized river in the Central Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Johns River Near Christmas, Fl gauge runs roughly 160–2,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 110–1,400 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Johns River Near Christmas, Fl, St. Johns River Near Sanford, Fl, St. Johns River Near De Land, Fl
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Santa Fe River
Santa Fe River is a small river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Santa Fe River At Worthington Springs, Fla. gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–420 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Santa Fe River At Worthington Springs, Fla., Santa Fe River Near Fort White, Fla.
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Chipola River
Chipola River is a mid-sized river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chipola River At Marianna Fl gauge runs roughly 160–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Chipola River At Marianna Fl, Chipola River Nr Altha, Fla.
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Wekiva River
Wekiva River is a small river in the Central Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wekiva River Near Sanford, Fl gauge runs roughly 220–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wekiva River Near Sanford, Fl
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Apalachicola River
Apalachicola River is a big-water river in the Panhandle region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown,Florida gauge runs roughly 7,300–29,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~11,000 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Apalachicola River Nr Blountstown,Florida, Apalachicola River Nr Sumatra,Fla.
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Withlacoochee River (South)
Withlacoochee River (South) is a small river in the Central Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Withlacoochee River At Croom, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–920 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Withlacoochee River At Croom, Fl, Withlacoochee River At Sr 200 Near Holder, Fl, Withlacoochee River At Us 41 At Dunnellon, Fl
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Peace River
Peace River is a small river in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Peace River At Us 17 At Zolfo Springs, Fl gauge runs roughly 150–840 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–510 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Peace River At Us 17 At Zolfo Springs, Fl, Peace River At Sr 70 At Arcadia, Fl
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Rainbow River
Rainbow River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rainbow River At Dunnellon, Fl gauge runs roughly 560–800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~600 cfs. Tubing is best 390–560 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rainbow River At Dunnellon, Fl, Rainbow River Near Dunnellon, Fl
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Hillsborough River
Hillsborough River is a small river in the Southwest / Coastal region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hillsborough Rv At State Park Nr Zephyrhills, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hillsborough Rv At State Park Nr Zephyrhills, Fl, Hillsborough River Near Tampa Fl
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Ocklawaha River
Ocklawaha River is a small river in the Central Florida region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ocklawaha River Nr Ocala,Fla. gauge runs roughly 100–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–490 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ocklawaha River Nr Ocala,Fla., Ocklawaha River At Eureka, Fl
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Wakulla River
Wakulla River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wakulla River Near Crawfordville, Fl gauge runs roughly 440–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~590 cfs. Tubing is best 310–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wakulla River Near Crawfordville, Fl
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Escambia River
Escambia River is a large river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Escambia River Near Century, Fl gauge runs roughly 1,400–7,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,900 cfs. Tubing is best 980–5,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Escambia River Near Century, Fl, Escambia River Nr Molino, Fla.
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Ochlockonee River
Ochlockonee River is a small river in the Panhandle region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ochlockonee River Nr Havana, Fla. gauge runs roughly 170–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–880 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ochlockonee River Nr Havana, Fla., Ochlockonee River Nr Bloxham, Fla.
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Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a small river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater River Nr Baker, Fla. gauge runs roughly 120–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater River Nr Baker, Fla.
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Silver River
Silver River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Silver River Near Ocala, Fl gauge runs roughly 520–980 cfs. Rafts want at least ~630 cfs. Tubing is best 360–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Silver River Near Ocala, Fl
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Choctawhatchee River
Choctawhatchee River is a large river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Choctawhatchee River At Caryville, Fla. gauge runs roughly 1,400–6,700 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,000 cfs. Tubing is best 980–4,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Choctawhatchee River At Caryville, Fla., Choctawhatchee River Nr Bruce, Fla.
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Myakka River
Myakka River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Myakka River Near Sr 72 Near Sarasota, Fl gauge runs roughly 140–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Myakka River Near Sr 72 Near Sarasota, Fl
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Weeki Wachee River
Weeki Wachee River is a small river in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Weeki Wachee River Near Brooksville Fl gauge runs roughly 140–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Weeki Wachee River Near Brooksville Fl
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Econfina Creek
Econfina Creek is a mid-sized river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Econfina Creek Near Bennett, Fla. gauge runs roughly 380–680 cfs. Rafts want at least ~440 cfs. Tubing is best 270–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Econfina Creek Near Bennett, Fla.
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Alafia River
Alafia River is a small river in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Alafia River At Lithia Pinecrest Rd At Lithia, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–410 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Alafia River At Lithia Pinecrest Rd At Lithia, Fl, Alafia River At Us 301 At Riverview, Fl
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Black Creek
Black Creek is a small creek in the Northeast / Atlantic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Fork Black Creek Near Middleburg, Fl gauge runs roughly 170–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Atlantic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Fork Black Creek Near Middleburg, Fl, South Fork Black Creek Near Penney Farms, Fl
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Withlacoochee River (North)
Withlacoochee River (North) is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta, Fla. gauge runs roughly 150–2,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Withlacoochee River Near Pinetta, Fla.
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Caloosahatchee River
Caloosahatchee River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest / Coastal region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Caloosahatchee River At S-79, Nr.Olga, Fla gauge runs roughly 150–17,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,900 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Caloosahatchee River At S-79, Nr.Olga, Fla
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Yellow River
Yellow River is a mid-sized river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellow River Nr Oak Grove, Fla. gauge runs roughly 180–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–810 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Yellow River Nr Oak Grove, Fla., Yellow River At Milligan, Fla., Yellow River Nr Milton, Fla.
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Ichetucknee River
Ichetucknee River is a small river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 Nr Hildreth, Fl gauge runs roughly 270–400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 190–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ichetucknee R @ Hwy27 Nr Hildreth, Fl
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Econlockhatchee River
Econlockhatchee River is a small river in the Central Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Econlockhatchee River Near Oviedo, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Econlockhatchee River Near Oviedo, Fl, Econlockhatchee River Near Chuluota, Fl
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Loxahatchee River
Loxahatchee River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Loxahatchee River Near Jupiter,Fl gauge runs roughly 110–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Loxahatchee River Near Jupiter,Fl
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St. Marys River
St. Marys River is a small river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Marys River Near Macclenny, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–1,700 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–720 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St. Marys River Near Macclenny, Fl
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Holmes Creek
Holmes Creek is a mid-sized river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Holmes Creek At Vernon, Fla. gauge runs roughly 300–640 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 210–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Holmes Creek At Vernon, Fla.
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St. Marks River
St. Marks River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Marks River Near Newport, Fla. gauge runs roughly 390–960 cfs. Rafts want at least ~460 cfs. Tubing is best 270–670 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St. Marks River Near Newport, Fla.
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Fisheating Creek
Fisheating Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fisheating Creek At Palmdale, Fl gauge runs roughly 75–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fisheating Creek At Palmdale, Fl, Fisheating Creek At Lakeport, Fl
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Perdido River
Perdido River is a mid-sized river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Perdido River At Barrineau Park, Fl gauge runs roughly 280–970 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–680 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Perdido River At Barrineau Park, Fl
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Steinhatchee River
Steinhatchee River is a small river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Steinhatchee River At Steinhatchee, Fl. gauge runs roughly 100–2,400 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–780 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Steinhatchee River At Steinhatchee, Fl.
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Crystal River
Crystal River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Crystal River Near Crystal River Fl gauge runs roughly 150–2,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~460 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Crystal River Near Crystal River Fl
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Big Coldwater Creek
Big Coldwater Creek is a small river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton, Fla. gauge runs roughly 300–680 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 210–480 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Big Coldwater Creek Nr Milton, Fla.
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Aucilla River
Aucilla River is a small creek in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Aucilla River At Lamont, Fla. gauge runs roughly 290–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 200–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Aucilla River At Lamont, Fla.
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Little Manatee River
Little Manatee River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Manatee River At Us 301 Near Wimauma, Fl gauge runs roughly 110–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Manatee River At Us 301 Near Wimauma, Fl, Little Manatee River Near Ft. Lonesome Fl
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Homosassa River
Homosassa River is a small river in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Homosassa R At Homosassa Fl gauge runs roughly 110–980 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Homosassa R At Homosassa Fl, Halls River At Homosassa Springs Fl
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Dunns Creek
Dunns Creek is a mid-sized river in the Northeast / Atlantic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dunns Creek Near Satsuma, Fl gauge runs roughly 150–2,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Atlantic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Dunns Creek Near Satsuma, Fl
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Shoal River
Shoal River is a small river in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shoal River Nr Mossy Head, Fla. gauge runs roughly 100–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shoal River Nr Mossy Head, Fla., Shoal River Nr Crestview, Fla.
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Alapaha River
Alapaha River is a mid-sized river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla gauge runs roughly 150–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Alapaha River Near Jennings Fla
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Palatlakaha River
Palatlakaha River is a small creek in the Central Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland, Fl gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland, Fl, Palatlakaha R At Structure M-1, Nr Okahumpka, Fl
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Manatee River
Manatee River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Manatee River At Sr 64 Near Myakka Head, Fl gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Manatee River At Sr 64 Near Myakka Head, Fl
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Chassahowitzka River
Chassahowitzka River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chassahowitzka River Near Homosassa Fl gauge runs roughly 65–85 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 45–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chassahowitzka River Near Homosassa Fl
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Sopchoppy River
Sopchoppy River is a small creek in the Panhandle region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sopchoppy River Nr Sopchoppy, Fla. gauge runs roughly 220–840 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Panhandle · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sopchoppy River Nr Sopchoppy, Fla.
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Econfina River
Econfina River is a small creek in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Econfina River Near Perry, Fla. gauge runs roughly 160–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Econfina River Near Perry, Fla., Econfina Rv At Econfina Rv State Park Nr Perry, Fl
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Shell Creek
Shell Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shell Creek Near Punta Gorda Fl gauge runs roughly 160–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shell Creek Near Punta Gorda Fl, Shell Creek At Circle K Groves Near Ft Ogden Fl
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St. Sebastian River
St. Sebastian River is a small creek in the Northeast / Atlantic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the North Prong Saint Sebastian River Near Micco, Fl gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Atlantic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: North Prong Saint Sebastian River Near Micco, Fl, South Prong St Sebastian River Near Sebastian,Fl
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Anclote River
Anclote River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Anclote River At Little Rd Near Elfers, Fl gauge runs roughly 40–70 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Anclote River At Little Rd Near Elfers, Fl, Anclote River Near Odessa Fl
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Horse Creek
Horse Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Horse Creek At Sr 72 Near Arcadia, Fl gauge runs roughly 100–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Horse Creek At Sr 72 Near Arcadia, Fl, Horse Creek Near Limestone Fl
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Tomoka River
Tomoka River is a small creek in the Northeast / Atlantic region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tomoka River Near Holly Hill, Fl gauge runs roughly 50–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast / Atlantic · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tomoka River Near Holly Hill, Fl
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Waccasassa River
Waccasassa River is a small river in the North Florida region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Waccasassa River Nr Gulf Hammock, Fla. gauge runs roughly 100–2,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Florida · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Waccasassa River Nr Gulf Hammock, Fla.
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Pithlachascotee River
Pithlachascotee River is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pithlachascotee River Near New Port Richey Fl gauge runs roughly 40–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pithlachascotee River Near New Port Richey Fl, Pithlachascotee River Near Fivay Junction Fl
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Charlie Creek
Charlie Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Charlie Creek Near Gardner Fl gauge runs roughly 150–340 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Charlie Creek Near Gardner Fl, Charlie Creek Near Crewsville Fl
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Prairie Creek
Prairie Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Prairie Creek Near Fort Ogden Fl gauge runs roughly 100–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Prairie Creek Near Fort Ogden Fl, Prairie Creek Upstream Of Sr 31 Near Ft Ogden Fl
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Joshua Creek
Joshua Creek is a small creek in the Southwest / Coastal region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Joshua Creek At Nocatee Fl gauge runs roughly 50–95 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 35–50 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest / Coastal · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Joshua Creek At Nocatee Fl
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