Braden River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Braden River today?

Braden River water levels are measured at USGS gauge WARD LAKE NEAR BRADENTON FL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Braden River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Braden River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Braden River, measured at USGS station WARD LAKE NEAR BRADENTON FL.

Current gauge height

4.27 ft

Updated 35 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.22 ft

30-day avg: 4.05 ft

Streamflow

59 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-11Range: 3.92–4.61 ft2026-10-10

Braden River is currently 0.2 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.

Boat Ramps on Braden River (2)

State Road 64 Boat Ramp — Bradenton, Florida
Jiggs Landing Kayak Dock
Braden River Boat Ramp — Bradenton, Florida
Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) — Eastgate, Florida

See all Braden River boat ramps →

Braden River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Braden River today?

The USGS gauge for Braden River (WARD LAKE NEAR BRADENTON FL) currently reads a gauge height of 4.27 feet, 0.2 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Braden River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Braden River is 0.2 ft above its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Braden River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Braden River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02300042. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.