Camping and Kayak Fishing at Lake Manatee State Park, Florida Posted on April 20, 2021 by Angler Pocket GuidesApril 20, 2021 We spent a couple of days camping at Lake Manatee. The campground is well maintained and the showers, etc.are 5 star clean. The fishing was fair, considering the high water after recent rains. As usual, Kimball caught the biggest bass of the trip.