With such a wealth of water that’s home to literally hundreds of fish species, fishing is something many people come here specifically to do, and I—a staff member for years--finally did it! Before this experience, my last try was too long ago to count, so I consider myself very much a beginner. As…
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Florida is the most popular fishing destination in the United States because there are so many different types of fishing easily accessible to all. No matter if you’re looking to challenge yourself against a tarpon or other wily sport fish, catch your dinner (and have someone else cook it!), or just…
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Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Island Coast make up the second largest natural estuary in Florida, which is one of the most sought-after fishing destinations on the entire Florida Gulf Coast. Many popular sport fish can be caught in Charlotte Harbor year-round, but we've compiled the top five…
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Here are our top five reasons why fishing is just better in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. 1. Fresh or Salty What sets Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach apart from other Florida destinations is that we offer both salt- and freshwater fishing. Spend one day in the Gulf of Mexico fighting with a trophy fish…
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As I stood along the shoreline and sipped on my organic Chiapas dark roast, the sun started to peek over the eastern edge of Lake Babcock. The pine flatwoods off in the distance seemed to cradle the bright golden rays as they glimmered down from the sky. Nearly 250 acres of bass fishing wonderland…
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Take a short drive 5-mile drive from Punta Gorda to enjoy the experience of simple summer days spent fishing for largemouth bass. Webb Lake, located within the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area, is the ideal place to decompress while pursuing America's favorite freshwater game…
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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach should be on every angler’s bucket list of fishing destinations. It offers both freshwater and saltwater fishing, so whatever your preference is, there's a spot waiting to be fished. Internationally renowned as one of the world’s top sport fishing destinations, anglers…
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There are days when you're on a fishing mission, and there are days when you want to slow down your angling pace in a beautiful place. One of the best spots in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach to do the latter is Shell Creek Preserve at Hathaway Park, just 15 minutes east of downtown Punta Gorda. Target…
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While some might visualize a Florida fly fishing trip on the flats with a guide perched high atop a poling platform, still others yearn for freshwater spots where bass and bluegill abound. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach offers freshwater buggy whippers of all experience levels a place to perfect tight…
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Are you ready for some rod-bending action on the waters of Southwest Florida? If you’re gearing up to fish Charlotte Harbor, the Boca Grande Pass, Lemon Bay, the Peace or Mayakka rivers, any of our lakes and streams, or even the Gulf of Mexico, swing by one of our locally-owned tackle shops or…
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