Matanzas Inlet Fishing near Butler Beach, Florida

Matanzas Inlet is a channel located just 6.8 miles from Butler Beach, in St. Johns County, in the state of Florida, United States, near Summer Haven, FL. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including catfish, shark, mullet, drum, snook, redfish, flounder, snapper, blue catfish, red drum and black drum here. Whether you’re chumming, trolling or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Matanzas Inlet. Alternate names for this channel include Matance Inlet.

Join us as we discuss the Florida Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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