Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge)
Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge) is a tide station in FL, United States. Tides here are small — about 1.2 ft between low and high at springs — so fishing conditions depend more on light, weather and the moon.
Best window 22:00 – 00:00
Good (62) — best around 22:00–00:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, a light breeze.
- Shore82
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing est.65
- Shore82
- Boat76
- Rock78
- Kayak71
- Spearfishing65est.
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Confidence: highUpdated about 4 h agoBest 15:00–18:00·Avoid 00:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- a light breeze
- warm water
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Which day to go
Updated about 4 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sun | 44 | 20 | 28 | 0 | 7 | 9–15kn NE | 1.8–2.2ft NNE | 0.7ft · 6.7s WNW | 84° | |
| 19 Mon | 55 | 21 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 8–14kn NNE | 1.2–1.7ft NNE | 0.4ft · 3.6s NNW | 83° | |
| 20 Tue | 83 | 79 | 80 | 73 | 56 | 5–11kn NNE | 0.8–1.5ft NNE | 0.3ft · 3.1s NNW | 82° | |
| 21 Wed | 98 | 96 | 97 | 94 | 58 | 6–7kn NNE | 0.7–1.1ft NNE | 0.4ft · 2.6s NNW | 81° | |
| 22 Thu | 82 | 76 | 78 | 71 | 65 | 5–10kn N | 0.8–1.2ft NNE | 0.4ft · 2.8s NNW | 80° | |
| 23 Fri | 83 | 70 | 77 | 48 | 58 | 7–10kn NNE | 1.0–1.4ft NNE | 0.4ft · 2.9s NNW | 80° | |
| 24 Sat | 61 | 29 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 9–19kn NE | 1.0–1.5ft N | 0.5ft · 3.3s NNW | 79° |
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge)?
Our fishing score for Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge) on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge) on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 03:11 AM–04:41 AM, 09:22 AM–11:22 AM, 03:55 PM–05:25 PM, 09:43 PM–11:43 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:31 AM and 06:53 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge)?
Barely. The range here is about 1.2 ft, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Matlacha Pass (Bascule Bridge)?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:31 AM and sets at 06:53 PM. The moon rises at 04:40 PM and sets at 03:56 AM.