Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point water level

Name: Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Bear Creek, Florida, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

8.01ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 28.4 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point: the latest reading is 8.01 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 7.23 ft, based on 8 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.78 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.07 ft, a difference of +1.94 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.77 ft – 9.14 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 7.23 ft0.78 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.87 ft – 8.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.07 ft+1.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.77 ft – 9.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.19 ft – 9.14 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on Bear Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bear Creek near Bayonet PointRiver gauge, Bear Creek	2.68 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	1.6 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pithlachascotee River near New Port RicheyRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	20.58 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	5.4 mi
Pithlachascotee River at Main St at New Port RicheyTidal gauge, Pithlachascotee River	140 cfs	Normal	+127 cfs	6 mi
Pithlachascotee River below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	41.74 ft	High	−0.07 ft	7 mi
Fivemile Creek below Suncoast Pkwy near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek	47.77 ft	High	−0.08 ft	8 mi
Anclote River at Little Road near ElfersRiver gauge, Anclote River	12.24 ft	Very high	−0.40 ft	8 mi
Pithlachascotee River near Fivay JunctionRiver gauge, Pithlachascotee River	51.84 ft	Very high	−0.08 ft	8 mi
Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, Anclote River	3.32 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	8 mi
South Branch Anclote River near OdessaRiver gauge, South Branch Anclote River	3.86 ft	Very high	−0.10 ft	12 mi

Questions and answers

Is Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point higher than last year?

Yes, it is 1.94 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.07 ft.

What is a normal level for Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.87 ft and 8.65 ft, based on 8 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM EDT, the water level was 8.01 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.45 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Bear Creek at SR 52 near Bayonet Point normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02310356 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 28.33093, -82.67326 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	8.01 ft	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional
Flow	28.4 cfs	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional

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