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Manatee River

Florida, United States

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Manatee River fishing reports

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Southern kingcroaker

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Lane snapper

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Atlantic stingray

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Lane snapper

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Crevalle jack

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General info

Manatee River is a stream located in Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common snook, Red drum, and Spotted seatrout.

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27Β°30β€²27.7β€³N 82Β°32β€²13.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Manatee River, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 26, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Manatee River is a stream located in Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
27Β°30β€²27.7β€³N 82Β°32β€²13.3β€³W
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