A floating strainer is constructed having a rectangular frame. A cylindrical drum is attached to each corner of the rectangular frame. Below the rectangular frame, a box-strainer is fixed. The distance between the box-strainer and the rectangular frame is adjustable so that the level at which water is drawn can be raised or lowered. The bottom of the box-strainer includes hose connections. These are positioned so that the hoses connect at the bottom of the floating strainer and extend vertically down from the bottom. This configuration operates to distribute the weight of the hose and reduce stress and strain on the hose.