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Fort Island Trail Park
Park · Crystal River, Florida
Comfortable for a swim today
Good to swimComfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
- Water temp 72°F (22°C)
Live data from NOAA buoy CKYF1 (28.8 mi away), as of Oct 29, 10:48 AM UTC.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy CKYF1, as of Oct 29, 10:48 AM UTC
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 72°F at Fort Island Trail Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
Leafy public park featuring a riverside boardwalk, fishing pier, boat ramp & picnic pavilion.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Pinfish, Sheepshead Minnow, Hardhead Sea Catfish and 2 more species.
5 fish species in 5 public records within 2 km of Fort Island Trail Park since 2000.
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboides1 record · 2024
- Sheepshead Minnow Cyprinodon variegatus1 record · 2021
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis1 record · 2020
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandis1 record · 2014
- Florida Gar Lepisosteus platyrhincus1 record · 2013
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fort Island Trail Park?
- Fort Island Trail Park is a park in Crystal River, Florida.
- What is the water temperature at Fort Island Trail Park?
- As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Fort Island Trail Park in Crystal River, Florida is 72°F (22°C), measured by NOAA buoy CKYF1, 28.8 miles away.
- Can you swim at Fort Island Trail Park?
- Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 72°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Fort Island Trail Park rated?
- Fort Island Trail Park in Crystal River, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 467 reviews.
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Location & Contact
12073 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Crystal River, Florida 34429
Phone
+1 352-527-7540💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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