Manatees close to Tallahassee?

[Geno67]

Mrs. Geno wants to see the manatees. Is Wakaulla Springs the best shot at seeing them in easy driving distance from Tallahassee?

[procraftwes]

Mrs. Geno wants to see the manatees. Is Wakaulla Springs the best shot at seeing them in easy driving distance from Tallahassee?

I doubt you'll see them this time of year without being on a boat.

I've been seeing them further up the St marks river about 2 miles north of 98 but they are moving around quite a bit. They like warmer water.

Havent been up the wakulla in over a month so they might be there in larger numbers(makes sense because the spring puts out more there).

I'd launch at Shadeville Rd/Wakulla river and work south for the best chance.

I'm always at shields and they usually hang out under my boat or around there but havent seen them in a month or so. The end point for looking would probably be the confluence of the rivers @ the fort.

[tallykenj]

Yes, head up the Wakulla.

[MudDucker]

Wakula State Park springs are usually loaded with sea cows this time of year.

[Geno67]

We went to the state park (Wakulla) and there were about ten of them there yesterday.