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Lake Butler Chain (East)

Florida, United States

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Lake Butler Chain (East) fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

15 in Β· 3 lb

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Florida bass

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Bowfin

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Lake Butler Chain (East) is a lake located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bowfin, and Black crappie.

Location

28Β°52β€²15.6β€³N 81Β°10β€²24.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Butler Chain (East), FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Lake Butler Chain (East) fishing

Lake Butler Chain (East) is a lake located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28Β°52β€²15.6β€³N 81Β°10β€²24.5β€³W
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The most common species in Lake Butler Chain (East) are:
  • Largemouth bass - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bowfin - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black crappie - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
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