Manatee County · swamp
Lake Manatee
Stocked 10× since 2010 · FWC
Lake Manatee is a swamp in Manatee County, Florida, stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass — most recently on Jul 1, 2024. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from FWC; 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
Rain
83°
77°
9 mph
65%
Fri
Showers
86°
76°
11 mph
32%
Sat
Showers
90°
76°
13 mph
56%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Channel Catfish | 50,627 | 795/lb | |
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 28,000 | 1785/lb | |
| — 2021 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 29,160 | ||
| — 2018 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 27,898 | ||
| — 2017 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 29,455 | 2150/lb | |
| — 2016 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 31,605 | 1050/lb | |
| — 2015 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 32,700 | 3000/lb | |
| — 2013 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 28,171 | 1970/lb | |
| — 2012 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 30,875 | 1250/lb | |
| — 2010 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 14,490 | 1380/lb | |
When does Lake Manatee get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2010, stocking here peaks in July.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Nearby waters
- Boggy Creek1.1 mi
- Gilley Creek1.1 mi
- Sand Branch1.7 mi
- Fisher Branch3.5 mi
- Harvey Prong5.5 mi
- Water Hole Creek5.8 mi
- Mill Creek5.6 mi
- Gamble Creek5.7 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.
Lake Manatee fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Manatee?+
Lake Manatee is stocked with Channel Catfish and Hybrid Striped Bass in Manatee County, Florida, most recently on Jul 1, 2024 by FWC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Manatee get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2010, stocking at Lake Manatee peaks in July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Manatee?+
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 Lake Manatee?+
Lake Manatee is a swamp in Manatee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: FWC · updated Jul 1, 2024 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.