Saddle Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Saddle Creek today?

Saddle Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Saddle Creek high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Saddle Creek, measured at USGS station SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL.

Current gauge height

12.56 ft

Updated 45 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.06 ft

30-day avg: 12.50 ft

Streamflow

14 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 12.00–13.38 ft2026-09-01

Saddle Creek is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Saddle Creek (5)

Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #5 — Rawls Park, Florida
Saddle Creek Park Boat Ramp #4
Saddle Creek Boat Ramp — Lakeland, Florida
Saddle Creek Boat Ramp — Fussels Corner, Florida
Saddle Creek Boat Ramp — Lakeland, Florida

See all Saddle Creek boat ramps →

Saddle Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Saddle Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Saddle Creek (SADDLE CREEK AT ST.HWY 542 NEAR LAKELAND FL) currently reads a gauge height of 12.56 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Saddle Creek high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Saddle Creek is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Saddle Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 5 boat ramps on Saddle Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02294217. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.