Some of the fish caught off the dock include snook, gray snapper, jack crevalle, spadefish, mullet and tarpon. Take a 15-minute boat ride from the dock out to the Caloosahatchee River another 15-minute ride to the gulf and anything is possible from snapper, grouper, permit, cobia and sharks. Click here for other fish from Florida.

The most exciting part about saltwater fishing is you never know what you are going to catch and when you do tie into something most likely it is going to be big and put up a great fight.

We provide fishing poles and some tackle. If you were really serious about fishing I would recommend renting a boat and taking it into the back country and flats. Another option is to hire a guide. They know the area, what fish are biting and where. They provide everything you need. You just show up and fish.

The Lee Island Coast is the Tarpon Capital of the World

Tarpon is one of the most sought after fish in the world, and the Lee Island Coast annually experiences one of the world's largest tarpon migrations. From Boca Grande Pass to the reefs off of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach, tarpon migrate by the thousands during the months of April, May and June. (There are some year-round resident tarpon, but they are usually inconsistent and fishing activity is spotty.) Every spring, tarpon fishermen head for the "Tarpon Capital of the World" to fish famous Boca Grande Pass. During this time of year there are numerous sponsored tournaments, several with large cash prizes. Most anglers fishing the pass are recreational fishermen and most hire a fishing guide who provides the boat, equipment, bait, knowledge and a fishing license to pursue the much-sought-after, 150 to 200 pound giants.

A lot of fishing activities require a license. The money received from licensing fees is invested directly back into resource management, such as improving and restoring fish habitats, building artificial reefs, researching marine life, increasing enforcement and educating the public.
Most fresh water fishing requires a license (cane poles being one exception). For salt water fishing, Florida residents, non-residents and recreational divers must have a license unless you are:


Under 16 years old
A Florida resident fishing from land or a fixed structure
Fishing from a vessel that has a vessel salt water fishing license
Fishing from a licensed pier
A Florida resident at least 65 years old
A Florida resident on leave for less than 30 days from the armed forces
Accepted by the Florida HRS for developmental services


In addition, any Florida resident who is certified as permanently disabled shall be entitled to receive a free, permanent saltwater fishing license.
Any person who takes or possesses snook or crawfish must have the appropriate stamp affixed to his or her license. You must obtain a tag to keep a tarpon. There are also restrictions on the methods used to capture some species. For fish limits by species, size and daily limit, click here.

Know your fishing limits and make sure your vessel is well equipped. In addition to having life preserves for all passengers on your vessel, Florida law now requires that children 6 years and under must wear a life preserver at all times when they are in the boat.

It is illegal to dispose of plastic trash in all navigable waters in the United States. Monofilament line is very dangerous to many forms of wildlife and turtles mistake plastic bags for jellyfish.

Observe all idle zones and watch out for manatees.

Don't allow your propeller to chew up sea grasses. If you get stuck, lift your motor and pole your way out.

Here is a place you can rent a boat.

Here are some fishing links:

Fish4Fun

Florida Sportsman

FWC

Florida Fishing