Manatee River Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Charlie Tita
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Nearshore continues to be productive with a variety of Snapper including Hog Snapper and Inshore proves to be productive with quality Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Book a trip and also ask me about "catch and cook" at local restaurants after I properly filet and package your catch. 🎣

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Charlie Tita Bradenton, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Nearshore continues to be productive with a variety of Snapper including Hog Snapper and Inshore proves to be productive with quality Red Drum and Speckled Trout. Book a trip and also ask me about "catch and cook" at local restaurants after I properly filet and package your catch. 🎣

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing has been great!

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Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 3 days ago

Fishing has been great!

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been good!

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Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing has been good!

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Phil Dyer
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

the past few weeks have been some good spring fishing with lots of trout, mackerel, jacks, blue fish, lady fish and an occasional shark on deeper grass flats. Snook, redfish, trout, and flounder have been in shallower water and mangrove areas. Gulf fishing has been pretty good on bottom fishing...

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Phil Dyer Bradenton, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

the past few weeks have been some good spring fishing with lots of trout, mackerel, jacks, blue fish, lady fish and an occasional shark on deeper grass flats. Snook, redfish, trout, and flounder have been in shallower water and mangrove areas.
Gulf fishing has been pretty good on bottom fishing for snapper, porgies, trigger fish and grouper. Gulf fishing had some recent mackerel and kingfish, but this last week has produced a few cobia.

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Wayne Johnson
Holmes Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Last weeks trips That was my Saturday trip. Friday bass fishing

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Wayne Johnson Holmes Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Last weeks trips
That was my Saturday trip.
Friday bass fishing

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Nick Kuhn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

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Nick Kuhn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

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Nick Kuhn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

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Nick Kuhn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Tons of action lately. We have a beautiful week of weather coming in hot!

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Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Things have been awesome! This cold front threw a curve ball for the next couple days but it's been great!

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Austin Metcalf Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Things have been awesome! This cold front threw a curve ball for the next couple days but it's been great!

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