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Fanning Springs
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Located in Fanning Springs State Park, Fanning is first-magnitude spring (15-20 ft) that empties into the Suwannee River. Admission is $6 per vehicle (as of Summer 2026). Check in at the front entrance and the dive box located to the right. There are stairs and a ramp to reach the spring. Tables are available.
Wildlife include Suwannee Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bowfin, Bluefin Killifish, Cooters, Hogchokers, and Redear Sunfish. Alligators, otters, manatees, and snakes are also possible.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 19
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20 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 360
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Turtle
16 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Manatee
13 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 200
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Flounder
12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 30
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Carp
6 Sightings
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Common Bream
6 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 35
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Trout
5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
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Catfish
3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 5
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Pike
2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Snake
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 50
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Char
1 Sightings
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Bowfin
1 Sightings
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