The Charlotte Harbor area is a mecca for those who like to fish.  For those who like to fish the flats, you have the whole harbor, bordered by mangroves where snook and redfish love to hide.

For offshore there is the Gulf of Mexico to catch a myriad of fish such as mackerel, shark, and grouper. From May through October, Boca Grande Pass is filled with boats, large and small, hoping for a hit.

Tarpon is a game fish and "catch and release" technique is the norm. They can be seen actively rolling even from the beaches. Even if you're not fishing, it's quite exciting watching the tarpon jump repeatedly and frantically fighting against the line.

The mangroves thickets are home for snook, snapper, sheepshead and other varieties of fish. Anglers usually drift quietly along the flats in shallow draft boats where the fish are feeding.

***A saltwater/freshwater fishing license is required by the state.***