Located at the north end of the Charlotte Harbor Estuary, where the Myakka and Peace Rivers mix their waters, Port Charlotte is a unique hidden gem of Florida’s west coast. Fishing in Port Charlotte offers quick access to amazing fresh and saltwater adventures, leaving you yearning to come back for more.
The Myakka and Peace Rivers offer unparalleled fun, with Largemouth Bass, Bream, Crappie, Tilapia, and Catfish all possible targets. Inshore fishing is an action-packed experience – Snook, Tarpon, Trout, and Redfish are fish to be reckoned with. For an adrenaline rush, the Gulf waters will provide you with excellent fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and Cobia.
With a variety of trips on offer, Port Charlotte has something to suit anyone’s taste. Half day trips will see you exploring the shallow waters close to the shore, while heading out to the Gulf will require at least a full day trip. With a myriad of options, you can have an adventure of a lifetime kayaking around the sounds, fly fishing for Tarpon, and enjoying scenic sights of herons, manatees, and egrets.
In the area, you’ll find charters left and right, so be ready to hop aboard a boat wherever you are! There are charters leaving from the Port Charlotte Beach Park, as well as from Punta Gorda and Charlotte Park. You’ll be surrounded by fishing on all sides, so just take your pick and head out!
Rules & Regulations
Booking a trip with a licensed Port Charlotte fishing charter comes with a saltwater license included. If you’re up for a freshwater adventure, make sure to buy a freshwater fishing license before the trip. As there are regulations when it comes to species like Tarpon and Red Snapper, ask your captain about them to make sure you’re fishing legally.