I ride fresh water all the time, and with exception to the Kissimmee River, we rarely if ever see Gators. However, if you ride the K, or the St. John's you'll see many, and big ones, on a 30 mile ride its not uncommon to see 50-60 that are 5' or bigger, and a number of 8'-10', they don't bother you unless you bother them so no worries, but its good for the adrenaline rush.
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