Manatee County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Bowlees Creek
Bowlees Creek is a stream 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
Showers
87°
76°
14 mph
44%
Sat
Drizzle
87°
80°
17 mph
50%
Sun
Showers
86°
79°
12 mph
65%
→ 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
- Ward Lake6.0 mi
- Gap Creek6.4 mi
- Rattlesnake Slough6.2 mi
- Warner East Bayou6.9 mi
- Warner West Bayou7.2 mi
- Braden River7.5 mi
- Cooper Creek8.0 mi
- Cypress Strand8.7 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.
Bowlees Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bowlees Creek?+
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 Bowlees Creek?+
Bowlees Creek is a stream in Manatee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.