Can you swim in Lake Manatee?
Can you swim in Lake Manatee? Swimming is permitted at the day use area but there is no lifeguard. Be cautious as in any lake in Florida, there may be alligators. Both bicycle rentals and canoe rentals are available. You can launch from the day use area, but boaters must use the boat ramp.
Is it safe to swim in Manatee River?
That said, swimming the Manatee River is not recommended. Instead, keep your eyes on the surface and by the shore, and you may be lucky enough to spot a few beady eyes and scaly backs in the shallows. Manatee River alligators tend to sleep below the surface during the day but are often seen surfacing at dusk.
Can you swim in the Little Manatee River?
While Little Manatee River State Park offers family-friendly outdoor activities, swimming isn't recommended in these brackish waters, which can house dangerous animals.
Is it worth swimming with manatees?
Tour operators do a great job keeping down egregious behavior, but it takes super quiet guests for the manatees to feel safe enough to initiate interaction. (more on that later). That being said, if the only time you have available is a holiday, then it's still absolutely worth going.