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ANCLOTE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
July 12, 2025



Total streamflow across the Anclote River was last observed at 15 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 29 acre-ft of water today; about 6% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 265 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 12.5 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Anclote River, with a gauge stage of 8.43 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.

Last Updated 2025-07-12
Discharge Volume 29 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 14.71 cfs
-8.04 cfs (-35.34%)
Percent of Normal 5.55%
Maximum 1,796.0 cfs
2021-07-09
Seasonal Avg 265 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
2 cfs 1.34 ft -52.47
Anclote River Near Elfers Fl
USGS 02310000
13 cfs 8.43 ft -30.94
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

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.