The Myakka River

The shallow, winding Myakka River flows 14 miles through Myakka River State Park, attracting and providing for a myriad of wetlands and uplands creatures. It entices canoeists, fishermen, and birders alike. Use this page to discover more about one of Florida's " Wild and Scenic Rivers."


River Reports:Read the latest River Inspection Reports. These reports involve a visual inspection by boat of both the Upper and Lower Rivers, with counts of wildlife sightings, human sightings, observations notes on changes in the flow, vegetation growth, and much more.
River Height: This is a link to USGS River/Streamflow data. To return to this page, use the back button on your browser. Scroll down to "Gage height, feet, most recent value." Add 7.92 to reading to obtain the "Above Sealevel" (ASL) reading for the Myakka River. The gage is located inside the park, just north of State Road 72.
USGS ASL
Trails, picnic areas, parking lots flood 07.38' 15.25'
North Park Drive floods 08.38' 16.25'
Park Drive north of bridge flooded 08.53' 16.40'
Water enters cabins 09.29' 17.16'
Restrooms closed, no sewage disposal 09.63' 17.50'
SR 72 floods 11.63' 19.50'
Wild and Scenic River:
The Myakka is the state's only "Florida Wild and Scenic River."

Canoe/kayak the Myakka River:
Bring your own canoe/kayak or rent from Myakka River Outpost.
Friends of the Myakka River:

The Friends help preserve the Wild and Scenic River and support Myakka River State Park. Perhaps you'd like to be a Friend too?

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