{"id":13139,"date":"2017-12-19T13:38:30","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T19:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/captivafishing.net\/?p=13139"},"modified":"2025-06-04T12:28:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T17:28:54","slug":"captiva-fishing-manatees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/captivafishing.net\/?p=13139","title":{"rendered":"Captiva Fishing, Manatees!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Very Friendly Captiva Manatee, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, December 19, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Two Friendly Captiva Manatees, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, December 19, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Friendly<\/a>
Friendly Captiva Manatees, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, December 19, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, December 19, 2017: Two Very Friendly Manatees.<\/h2>\n

\"CaptivaRentals.org:<\/a>Captiva Fishing Report, Tuesday, December 19: These Two Manatees Were Quite The Characters & Very Friendly;<\/b>\u00a0Red Tide Report<\/a> <\/strong>(Caloosahatchee freshwater runoff impact continuing to lessen a bit; some Red Tide but it is broken up and largely dispersed); more fishing reports from other areas and Captains below.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, December 19:\u00a0 Two Very Friendly Manatees Swam Up To The Boat To Say Hello; Pompano & Bluefish schools running inshore, Snook in the passes, Seatrout on grass flats, Redfish on oyster bars, and Grouper on the structure.<\/p>\n

\"Manatee,<\/a>
Manatee, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday, December 19, 2017, [File Photo – Monday, February 27, 2017].<\/figcaption><\/figure>Please also visit the\u00a0Sanibel<\/a>,\u00a0Fort Myers<\/a>,\u00a0Florida Fishing Report<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Cuban Fishing<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>sites.\u00a0 <\/strong>Better water moving north of Sanibel up through Captiva & North Captiva.<\/p>\n

Please click here to\u00a0Book A Charter<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or call\u00a0239-472-8658 <\/strong>and here for\u00a0Live Sanibel Traffic Cams<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Manatee<\/a>
Manatee Physiology (fysiologie by David dO, Via Creative Commons).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Watch Out For Migrating Manatees! \u00a0Manatee zones in effect through March 31.<\/h4>\n

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently provided an annual reminder about Manatee season and migration.<\/p>\n

“Manatee numbers are up and these bulky aquatic mammals are on the move! The annual migration of\u00a0Florida manatees<\/a>\u00a0begins in November, as the weather cools.<\/p>\n

Watch out for manatees swimming in Florida\u2019s rivers, bays or coastal waters. Keep in mind this time of year manatees are searching for warmer waters to help them survive winter\u2019s cold.<\/p>\n

\"Manatee<\/a>
Manatee Protection Zones, Source: Lee County.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With the onset of the manatee migration, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds people in boats and personal watercraft to slow down to avoid manatees, particularly in shallow areas. Many seasonal manatee protection zones went\u00a0into effect as of November 15 and continue though March 31.<\/p>\n

Adult manatees weigh about 1,000 pounds but\u00a0can be difficult to see, especially when just below the water\u2019s surface. Manatees are easier to spot if boaters wear polarized sunglasses and keep a lookout for signs of manatees such as the circular \u201cfootprints\u201d they trace on the top of the water.<\/p>\n

\"Three<\/a>
Three Sister Springs Manatee Count. Approximately 5-7 years ago, about 65 manatees congregated at the springs at high tide on an average cold winter\u2019s day. In recent winters, the count at times has gone as high as 528! Courtesy Of FWC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cBoaters who slow down and keep a lookout for Florida manatees are an important reason the overall population of this species is doing better,\u201d said Carol Knox, leader of the FWC\u2019s Imperiled Species Management section. \u201c<\/p>\n

The FWC spends about $2 million a year on manatee conservation, including research, rescue, management and public education efforts, and works in partnership with agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on manatee issues. Floridians contribute to manatee conservation when they purchase the\u00a0\u201cSave the Manatee\u201d license plate<\/a>\u00a0at BuyaPlate.com or donate $5 for the\u00a0manatee decal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Manatee<\/a>
Manatee Noses, Sanibel Fishing & Captiva Fishing, Sanibel Island, Tuesday,
December 19, 2017, [File Photo -Sunday, February 26, 2017].<\/figcaption><\/figure>For information about\u00a0manatee protection zones<\/a>\u00a0by county, including the seasonal changes, go to MyFWC.com\/Manatee and click on\u00a0\u201cData and Maps.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0At the bottom of that same page, there also is information on\u00a0FWC Manatee COLD-weather changes to speed zones<\/a>. FWC law enforcement officers will be on the water enforcing these seasonal rules to protect manatees in busy boating areas.<\/p>\n

Report\u00a0sightings of injured, sick or dead manatees<\/a>\u00a0to the FWC\u2019s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-3922, #FWC and *FWC on a cell phone, or with a text to\u00a0Tip@MyFWC.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to see a manatee? Go to\u00a0MyFWC.com\/Manatee<\/a>\u00a0and click on\u00a0\u201cWhere can I see Manatees?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

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