Finding the Manatees?

[slackercruster]

Any tricks for finding the manatees? Are they even around this time of year inland or only in the colder months?

Thanks

 

[herman]

They are easier to find in the colder months. The best suggestion I have is to go with a shop that does manatee trips. They know the locations and routines of the manatees. I have always had good sucess with Birds.
http://www.birdsunderwater.com/

 

[deeper thoughts]

i called crystal river dive shop and they told me they saw one, i guess there not around much at this time

 

[bennedc]

They're gone...Dec, Jan, early Feb is the best time to see them in Crystal River. Check out my pics of this year's trip!

 

[RiverRat]

Any other suggestions for diving in the Orlando area? Caverns?

 

[Aqua Marine]

They are around all year, but in very small numbers. Most migrate out to the gulf but a few will stay around all year. Obviously they will be harder to find. Crystal River is by far the best place to find them. I have swum with them in all months but I have been skunked often when it wasn't winter.

The colder and nastier the weather is the easier it will be to find them....