Fishing/Boating

Southwest Florida is a Boaters Paradise. In addition to the salt and freshwater canals the area offers boat only beach access, offshore boating, calm back-bays and river boating. Many of the fish caught in Lee County waters include Grouper, Dolphin, Tarpon, Redfish, Sea Trout and Mackerel.  Below you will find some information for boating and fishing in Lee County

Free Boater's Guide to Lee County: 239-479-8181

Fishing Florida Guide($18.95): 800-582-2665

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: 239-332-6966

US Coast Guard: 239-463-5754

Cookie Cutter Cruises: 239-574-0806. Sunset, dolphin-watching and brunch cruises. 

JC Cruises: 239-334-7474. Everything from Manatee-watching cruises to Lake Okechobee dinner cruises. 

Gulf Coast Kayak: 239-283-1125. Guided 3 hour nature tours.

Tropic Star Cruise Boat: 239-283- 0015. Daylong nature tour to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State Park. 

Captiva Cruises: 239-472-5300. Wildlife and sunset cruises off Captiva Island.

Sanibel Harbour Resort: 239-466-4000. Dolphin-watching, and shelling cruises, plus fishing trips. 

Sanibel Harbour Princess: 239-466-2128. Sunset, Dinner and Brunch cruises. 

Getaway Marina: 239-466-3600. Half-day and all-day fishing trips.

Big M Casino Cruise: 239-765-7529. Dinner, live entertainment and gambling on international waters. 

Dockside Boat Rentals: 239-765-4433. Rent an 18-25 ft. bowrider.  Fishing trips also available

Castaways Marina: 239-472-1112. Canoe rental 

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