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Updated 7/1/2020 Don't miss out on the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) S*T*A*R fishing tournament, the largest family-friendly fishing competition in Florida! The tournament begins July 1,

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Florida is called the “Sunshine State” for good reason. Bountiful sunshine, blue-clear skies, pristine beaches, hidden woodlands, peaceful rivers, world-class fishing. If there was ever a state that

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In 1885, the first tarpon ever caught on a rod and reel was documented in Southwest Florida. Anglers flocked to Florida from around the world to see if the reports were true—that a prehistoric silver

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What makes fishing in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Florida so special? The short answer: it’s just better. The long answer: it’s just bbbeeetttttteeerrrr. The real answer: well that’s going to take a

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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

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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 Charlotte County to do the latter is

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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

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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 and Boca Grande all the way to Lemon Bay, swing by one of the many

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Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding Gulf Islands make up the second largest natural estuary in Florida and one of the most sought-after fishing destinations on the Gulf Coast. Many popular sportfish

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Bait the fish are feeding on: Shrimp, crabs, pinfish, glass minnows, whitebait (threadfin Herring and scaled sardines) Target species right now: Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout, Snook Fishing tactics: This

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Florida's premier year-round eco-tourism destination, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, The Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, is known for its pristine, unspoiled beauty. The area has hosted seven major feature films, been featured on SAIL magazine's list of the "10 Greatest Places to Sail in the United States," ranked by Golf Digest as the "Third Best Place to Live and Play Golf in America," and rated by MONEY magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live in the South." For information about area events, activities and attractions, contact the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor and Convention Bureau, 1700 Tamiami Trail, Suite G-2, Port Charlotte, FL; call 941-743-1900 for a free Visitor's Guide; or visit the Web site at PureFlorida.com.

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Non-profits and Environmental Groups Making a Difference in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, Fla.

Celebrating the Mighty Tarpon: The Heart of Charlotte County’s Heritage & Economy

Top 5 Reasons Why Fishing is Just Better in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach

Freshwater Fishing in the Midst of Sustainability

7 Reasons to Plan a Shell Creek Fishing Trip

5 Summer Bass Fishing Tips for Webb Lake

Let’s Go Fishing: Bait, Tackle & Marinas from Punta Gorda to Englewood

Let's Go Fishing: Top Species to Catch in Charlotte Harbor

Charlotte Harbor - Pine Island Sound Fishing Report 05-15-17

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