Choctawhatchee River Water Level

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

Choctawhatchee River water levels are measured at USGS gauge CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NR BRUCE, FLA.; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Choctawhatchee River high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Choctawhatchee River, measured at USGS station CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NR BRUCE, FLA..

Current gauge height

5.42 ft

Updated 41 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.92 ft

30-day avg: 6.34 ft

Streamflow

2,200 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 5.51–7.92 ft2026-09-01

Choctawhatchee River is currently 0.9 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

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Choctawhatchee River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Choctawhatchee River today?

The USGS gauge for Choctawhatchee River (CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NR BRUCE, FLA.) currently reads a gauge height of 5.42 feet, 0.9 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Choctawhatchee River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Choctawhatchee River is 0.9 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Choctawhatchee River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Choctawhatchee River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02366500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.