Manatee County · bay
Bishops Bayou
Bishops Bayou is a bay in Manatee County, Florida. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Florida's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
88°
80°
14 mph
40%
Sat
Showers
86°
78°
15 mph
48%
Sun
Storms
84°
82°
14 mph
69%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Warner West Bayou6.3 mi
- Warner East Bayou6.5 mi
- Manatee River7.0 mi
- Bowlees Creek6.4 mi
- Braden River11.4 mi
- Frog Creek12.5 mi
- Gap Creek11.7 mi
- McMullen Creek12.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bishops Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bishops Bayou?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bishops Bayou?+
Bishops Bayou is a bay in Manatee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.