Anclote River

The Anclote River, running for 29 miles (47 km)[1] near Tarpon Springs, Florida flows westward towards the Gulf of Mexico from its source of creeks and springs inland. The river is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Anclote River is home to the sponging and fishing industries of Tarpon Springs (including a large shrimp industry). It is a major site for tourists of the area as it flows through the spongedocks of Tarpon Springs.

Anclote River
Anclote River looking east from the Pinellas Avenue bridge.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountiesPasco, Pinellas
DistrictSWFWMD
Physical characteristics
SourceStarkey Wilderness Park
 • locationLand o' Lakes, Florida
 • coordinates28°16′44″N 82°30′48″W
MouthSt. Joseph Sound
 • location
Tarpon Springs, Florida
 • coordinates
28°10′38″N 82°47′45″W
Length29 mi (47 km)
Basin size98 sq mi (250 km2)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftTarpon Bayous

An extension of the Pinellas Trail which crosses the Anclote River was dedicated on June 15, 2004.[2] The new extension is built along abandoned Atlantic Coast Line railroad grade, which once serviced industry on the north side of the river.

List of crossings
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Crossing Carries Image Location Coordinates
Headwaters 28°16′44″N 82°30′48″W
140076
140077		 SR 589
Suncoast Parkway		 28°14′14″N 82°33′02″W
Confluence with South Branch Anclote River Starkey Wilderness Park 28°13′20″N 82°36′34″W
144059 Starkey Boulevard New Port Richey 28°13′29″N 82°38′33″W
144051 CR 1
Little Road		 Trinity 28°12′52″N 82°39′58″W
Father Felix Ullrich Bridge
140067		 SR 54 Seven Springs 28°12′53″N 82°40′56″W
144024 CR 77
Seven Springs Boulevard		 Elfers 28°12′56″N 82°41′32″W
144017 Celtic Drive Elfers 28°12′57″N 82°41′56″W
140034 Perrine Ranch Road Holiday 28°11′39″N 82°43′07″W
Outflow of Salt Lake 28°10′08″N 82°43′52″W
150235 US 19 Tarpon Springs 28°09′49″N 82°44′26″W
Old ACL Bridge Pinellas Trail Elfers Spur Tarpon Springs 28°09′34″N 82°44′51″W
150006 Alternate US 19
Pinellas Avenue		 Tarpon Springs 28°09′27″N 82°45′25″W
Confluence with Tarpon Bayous Tarpon Springs 28°09′36″N 82°46′09″W
Anclote Power Plant Inflow Canal Tarpon Springs 28°10′33″N 82°47′25″W
Mouth 28°10′38″N 82°47′45″W

Anclote River Park

The Anclote River Park boasts of a 300-foot sandy beach facing the sandbars of the Anclote River. The park has designated areas for swimming, boating and fishing. It is operational dawn to dusk, all 7 days of the week. The back of the beach zone is dotted with big oak trees. There are also changing rooms, bathrooms and outdoor showers nearby. The beach is ideal for families, toddlers and even older couples. Alcohol is not allowed and parking charges apply.[3]

Things To Do

Boating

The park boasts of a six-lane boat ramp that's ideal for boaters. For boat storage and rentals, Anclote Village Marina is right next doors.

Fishing

Except for boat ramp and beach area, fishing can be done anywhere around the park. Mullets and crabs are easily found in the channels that are shallow.

Picnics and Parties

The place is great for hosting small birthday parties or small barbeques. There are giant covered pavilions, picnic benches, children's playground, charcoal barbeque grills, horseshoe field, and a volleyball court to keep everyone busy.[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey. National Hydrography Dataset high-resolution flowline data. The National Map Archived 2012-04-05 at WebCite, accessed April 18, 2011
  2. Rondeaux, Candace. "Pinellas Trail extension work complete." St. Petersburg Times. 5 June 2004. Retrieved 15 Jan 2008 from
  3. "Anclote River Park".
  4. "Anclote River Park".

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