- left Tarpon Bayous Length 47 km Basin area 253.8 km² Country United States of America | - location Land O' Lakes, Florida Basin area 253.8 km² Mouth St Joseph Sound Cities Tarpon Springs | |
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- location Tarpon Springs, Florida Source Starkey Wilderness Preserve | ||
The Anclote River, running for 29 miles (47 km) 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.
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Map of Anclote River, Florida, USA
An extension of the Pinellas Trail which crosses the Anclote River was dedicated on June 15, 2004. The new extension is built along abandoned Atlantic Coast Line railroad grade, which once serviced industry on the north side of the river.
Awesome dolphins at anclote river
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Anclote River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA