Manatee County · reservoir · 226 acres
Ward Lake
Ward Lake is a reservoir 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
86°
76°
9 mph
41%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
77°
13 mph
51%
Sun
Storms
90°
78°
13 mph
62%
→ 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
- Rattlesnake Slough0.5 mi
- Gap Creek2.1 mi
- Cooper Creek2.7 mi
- Wolf Slough4.3 mi
- Braden River5.1 mi
- Cypress Strand5.3 mi
- Bowlees Creek6.0 mi
- Gates Creek6.7 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.
Ward Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ward Lake?+
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 Ward Lake?+
Ward Lake is a reservoir in Manatee County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.