Rainbow River at KP Hole Park
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Sitting about 100 miles north of Tampa, Rainbow River is a jewel of a dive site in the middle of Florida. Crystal clear, as it’s fed from a natural spring, this river is full of unique freshwater fish, turtles, and alligators.
Wildlife encounters include your typical Florida spring fish like bluegill, bass, cichlids, catfish, and tilapia. Possible sightings of alligators and turtles as well.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Bass
2,453
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#2
Turtle
2,308
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#3
Gar
1,364
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#4
Catfish
464
Total Sightings
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#5
Perch
350
Total Sightings
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#6
Carp
260
Total Sightings
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#7
Common Bream
234
Total Sightings
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M
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#8
Crayfish
186
Total Sightings
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M
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#9
Trout
138
Total Sightings
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#10
Char
93
Total Sightings
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