Fishing Guide in Matlacha

Matlacha sits right on the edge of Pine Island Sound, and the fishing here is all about the backwater. We're fishing Matlacha Pass, which is mostly shallow water with seagrass flats, oyster bars, and plenty of mangrove shorelines. This is redfish and trout country. The redfish here are often spooky in the skinny water, but they're there, and sight fishing to them is a blast. The trout hang out on the deeper grass flats and will hit a variety of baits. What I love about Matlacha is how laid back it is. The village itself is small, the water is protected, and we can spend a full day fishing without running far. The bite changes with the tide more than the season here. A falling tide often triggers the best redfish activity around the oyster bars. Summer brings good trout fishing, while fall and winter are excellent for redfish. The area also gives us access to some good snook fishing around the passes when the conditions are right.