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Anclote River River Levels

Last Updated: March 4, 2026

The Anclote River is located in west-central Florida and flows into the Gulf of Mexico.


Summary

Total streamflow across the Anclote River was last observed at 5 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 10 acre-ft of water today; about 33% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 16 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2021-07-09 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,796 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Anclote River Near Elfers Fl reporting a streamflow rate of 3.75 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Anclote River, with a gauge stage of 7.89 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Anclote River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 97 ft, the Anclote River Near Odessa Fl.




15-Day Weather Outlook


River Details

Last Updated 2026-03-04
Discharge Volume 10 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5.08 cfs
-0.85 cfs (-14.33%)
Percent of Normal 32.59%
Maximum 1,796.0 cfs
2021-07-09
Seasonal Avg 16 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Anclote River Near Odessa Fl
USGS 02309740
1 cfs 1.29 ft -29.63
Anclote River Near Elfers Fl
USGS 02310000
4 cfs 7.89 ft -7.18
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Anclote River, running for 29 miles (47 km) near Tarpon Springs, Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland. The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs (including a large shrimp industry). It is a major site for tourists of the area as it flows through the spongedocks of Tarpon Springs.
An extension of the Pinellas Trail which crosses the Anclote River was dedicated on June 15, 2004. The new extension is built along abandoned Atlantic Coast Line railroad grade, which once serviced industry on the north side of the river.