Manatee County · stream · order 6 river · ~209 cfs typical
Manatee River
Manatee River 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
88°
79°
11 mph
31%
Sat
Rain
87°
78°
11 mph
51%
Sun
Storms
84°
76°
12 mph
68%
→ 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 Bayou2.4 mi
- Warner East Bayou2.8 mi
- Frog Creek6.6 mi
- McMullen Creek6.8 mi
- Moses Hole7.0 mi
- Cabbage Slough8.3 mi
- Bowlees Creek9.4 mi
- Braden River8.8 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.
Manatee River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Manatee River?+
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 Manatee River?+
Manatee River is a stream in Manatee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.