Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding Gulf Island Coast makes up the second largest natural estuary in Florida and one of the most sought-after fishing destinations on the Gulf Coast. Many popular sportfish can be caught in Charlotte Harbor year-round, but here are the top saltwater superstars that…
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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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I love to visit somewhere that I've never been to before. As a first-time visitor to the Charlotte Harbor region I found a lot different types of adventure options to choose from. Punta Gorda: Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure One of my favorite ways to experience a city is by discovering…
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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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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 locally-owned tackle shops or marinas for everything from live bait to insider fishing reports. Downtown…
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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 fish weighing more than 100 pounds would present them with the fight of a lifetime. The tarpon…
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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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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 Shell Creek. Drive 15 minutes east of downtown Punta Gorda in search of species like largemouth bass…
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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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Whether you’ve made a spur-of-the-moment decision to spend the day on a deserted island or you're in need of some serious fishing, King Fisher Fleet can accommodate most every on-the-water whim. Docked at picturesque Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda, this family-owned business offers boats of all…
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