Location: Punta Gorda
Top Things to do in Punta Gorda
Top Restaurants in Punta Gorda
Top 10 Fishing Charters & Tours in Punta Gorda, Florida (FL)
The thriving little city of Punta Gorda enjoys a pleasant year-round climate, relaxed lifestyle, and many recreational opportunities. The friendly hospitality, year-round planned activities, shuffle board courts, great restaurants, golfing, fishing, and miles of sandy beaches make Punta Gorda an ideal vacation destination. Take a day to experience the most interesting waterfront complex-Fisherman’s Village. Here you will find a conglomerate of unique shops and restaurants. Look no further for all your vacation needs including boats, jet skis, and bicycles for rent. For the avid camper there is nothing quite like the Babcock Wilderness Adventures, which offers eco tours through acres of swamps, trails, and wildlife. Take a Swamp Buggy Tour through Telegraph Cypress Swamp. Be enthralled by the variety of flora and fauna. Keep a lookout for elusive panthers, bison, exotic tropical birds, and alligators. Once you emerge from the swamps, take a deep-sea fishing excursion in the Gulf of Mexico. Some companies offer sightseeing cruises to the outer islands, including full and half-day cruises. Enjoy a romantic sunset cruise, and be amazed at the most beautiful sunsets in Florida. If you want, try a round of Golf at the Punta Gorda Country Club semiprivate 18-hole, par 72 golf course. This tree-lined green boasts open fairways and great views. There is a driving range and pro shop, and rental clubs are available. At night, you should get out and sample some of the best fresh local cuisine. Offerings range from stew chicken and stew pork to whole fried snapper and snook filets. Restaurants range from open-air, thatch-roof structures to small romantic and upscale dining establishments.
Restaurants in Punta Gorda
1. King Fisher Fleet
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5.0 based on 3,497 reviews
Sightseeing Cruises and Fishing Charters in Southwest Florida. Welcome to our slice of paradise, the waters of Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. We invite you to explore our beautiful estuary on a trip with our knowledgeable crew. We specialize in a variety of boat activities that include action-packed fishing charters, romantic sunset cruises, picturesque river tours, off-the-beaten path island trips to Cabbage Key, Cayo Costa, and Boca Grande, private events, and more.
2. Reelfishing Charters
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Whether you want to catch the fish of a lifetime or just relax with friends, you can count on Reelfishing charters to put together the ultimate Southwest Florida experience! Capt. Danny is the guide that will bring everything together for a fun, exciting fishing charter that you'll remember.
3. Fish Charlotte Harbor
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Whether you come to hunt the elusive tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, cobia, or other species, you are sure to go home with memories that will last a lifetime. Avid fishermen can put their skills to the test, and newcomers to the sport can experience the excitement of world class fishing. Families have the opportunity to get their kids out on the water and experience the thrill of salt water fishing. Book now and let your adventure begin!
4. Capt. Tony Pabon
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Back bay Fishing charters for Tarpon, Snook, Redfish and other saltwater game fish. Sightseeing and island hopping.
5. Bad Fish Charters
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
All inclusive saltwater fishing charters. You can expect to catch snook, redfish, tarpon, shark, trout, snapper and many other species!
6. High Tide Charters
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
High Tide Charter offer a unique charter service in Southwest Florida. Charlotte Harbor is the second largest bay in the State of Florida, next to Tampa Bay. Mangrove lined shores and extensive grass flats make Charlotte Harbor one of the prized fishing locations. Of the many fish you can expect to catch, Snook, Redfish, Trout and Snapper are some of the best. We also occasionally catch shark, ladyfish, spanish mackerel, tarpon (during season)and more. Always striving to make every single charter an exciting, fun and memorable experience for all ages. Captain Snauff loves introducing kids to the great sport of fishing. Year round great weather and great fishing make it a must-fish destination for any back-country fishing enthusiast. Licensed & Insured
7. Task Force Fishing Charters
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Charlotte Harbor is home to some of the best inshore game-fishing on the Florida Gulf Coast. From Boca Grande to Punta Gorda; the snook, tarpon, redfish and trout fishing is world renowned. Captain Mike Downs of Task Force Fishing Charters is a reliable, knowledgeable fishing guide and the connection to your next adventure or trophy catch.
8. Airborne Outdoors Fishing Charters with Capt. Chris Fanelli
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Airborne Outdoors fishing charters with Captain Chris Fanelli is based out of southwest Florida. Custom private trips on the water from fishing to river/nature tours to a Christmas lights cruise during the holiday season. Perfect for couples looking for something to do. Kids always welcome! Check AirborneOutdoors.com for more details.
9. Reel Rich Fishing llc
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Join us for the fishing trip of a lifetime! Reel Rich Fishing is a fishing charter service located at Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda, FL. OfferIng 4,6 or 8 hour inshore fishing charters on the pristine waters of Charlotte Harbor. Captain Rich will be your host and guide as we target this world famous fishery for species such as Tarpon, Sharks Snook, Redfish, Trout and more. Accommodating up to 6 passengers our vessel, a Nautic Star 2400 Sport, offers a safe and comfortable fishing platform for families and groups to to spend the day on Charlotte Harbor and All of our charters include your fishing license, bait , tackle and ice. Reel Rich Fishing charters Depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda Florida.
10. Captain Billy Barton
I'm Billy, I grew up in Southwest Florida with a fishing pole in my hands and have been a passionate angler since a very younge age. I spent my younger years commercial fishing in the Gulf with my father for Grouper and Snapper. The last decade or two have been primarily dedicated to inshore fishing on Charlotte Harbor. I've now been a USCG licensed 6 pack Captain for almost a decade. Guiding fun loving groups to unforgettable days of fishing is my life. I'm living my dream and love my job!
