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The Butler
Chain of Lakes was formed as a result of a typical Florida occurrence known as
Karst topography. Limestone, which underlies most of Florida, was slowly
dissolved by water to form sinkholes. A series of sinkholes that formed over
time produced the sparkling, pristine Butler Chain of Lakes. Many areas within the lakes can be
as deep as 30 to 40 feet. The chain of lakes, (Down, Wauseon
Bay, Butler, Louise, Isleworth, Tibet-Butler, Chase, Blanche, Sheen, Pocket, and
Fish), have been designated by the Department of Environmental
Regulation of the
State of Florida as "Outstanding Florida
Waters" due to their excellent water quality and wildlife
habitat.
Consisting
of clear water, deep ledges, visible and submergent vegetation,
the Butler chain offers a wide variety of lure options as well
as year round fishing. Schooling bass can be found almost year
round allowing for exciting topwater action. Finesse techniques
are also excellent choices for water that can be clear enough
to see 10 ft deep on a sunny day. Best times
to fish the Butler chain are from September - June. This time of
the year offers quality size fish in the 3-8lb range and
good numbers of bass caught per day. Boat traffic is also
at a minimum as cooler temperatures keep recreational boaters off
the lake. Although, live bait can be used
on this chain I prefer only artificials because of the wide variety
of techniques available to catch pre-spawn, spawning and post spawn
bass. This chain is excellent for anglers from the North
and from Japan who are accustomed to deep clear water while using
spinning tackle with light line. Another plus is the location of
the chain which is located just minutes from Disney and Universal
Studios.
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