Where would I find Matlacha Pass?

Look in Lee County, Florida: the surface sits low ground up. Pine Island Center lies 3.5 miles away, with Bokeelia at 5.4 miles. Allow a little more time than the map suggests.

What fish are in Matlacha Pass?

Nearby survey and observation records mention threadfin shad, mayan cichlid and african jewelfish. The data is open and area-wide, so treat it as background rather than gospel.

What is the depth of Matlacha Pass?

The depth field is blank in our records. In place of a number, use the ground: gravel patches among silt are worth marking. A warm rain in spring switches things on quickly.

Does winter close Matlacha Pass?

It does not freeze here. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. A warm rain in spring switches things on quickly. Shut any gate you open on the way in.

Is Matlacha Pass trailerable?

No ramp shows up nearby on the map, so plan for bank or a carried boat. Gates may be locked outside the main season. A short cast to the right spot beats a long one to the wrong one.

Do I need a permit for Matlacha Pass?

The access position is unclear from public sources. A licence is needed whatever the bank status, so carry one. If one is coloured, the next along is often clear.

Body of water · Florida, US

Matlacha Pass Fishing in Florida

Log a catch

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AI Fishing Insight

Flat light and a covered sky today, with just enough ESE wind to ripple the surface and the barometer heading up. Mangrove snapper should stay active around any hard bottom among the soft at Matlacha Pass. The forecast backs the stretch from the day. Ride the conditions while they last. Cooling water has fish active and on the move.

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77%

Today’s Fishing forecast

The bites are excellent now

Night
69%
Morning
77%
Afternoon
66%
Evening
77%

Weather conditions

Bite score

77%

The bites are excellent now

Air temp
82° F
MAX 87° F / MIN 76° F
Pressure
29.99 inHg
+0.02 inHg/h
Wind
5.1 mph ESE
Gusts 16.2 mph
Solunar
Waning gibbous
average activity

Hourly weather

mph

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inHg


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