Florida · Unknown Co.
Little Manatee River
· 33 mi · Class
Optimal: 80–250 CFS · USGS #02300500
13.6CFS
2.66 ft gauge height
Below Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 167 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #02300500
Designated Water Trail · Hillsborough County
About
Spring-fed flows of 167 CFS average drive the Little Manatee River through 33 miles of designated water trail maintained by Hillsborough County. The river runs optimal between 80–250 CFS, monitored at USGS gauge 02300500. Three main paddling sections define the system: Ruskin Inlet provides tidal access, Mill Bayou offers protected backwater, and the Little Manatee River State Trail forms the primary corridor. The water trail designation coordinates public access and primitive camping along the route.
Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
8:58 AM
Moonrise
2:09 PM
Moonset
3:46 AM
★ Moon underfoot
8:58 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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