The Great Outdoors in Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands are a natural paradise for people that love the great outdoors! With Charlotte Harbor's 128 square miles (approx.) of navigable open water, 21+ public, semi-private, and private golf courses, numerous hard and clay tennis courts, bicycling trails, bird watching and kayaking, our area has something for everyone interested in that special piece of real estate in paradise.
Come see Charlotte County Florida for unspoiled, unbelievable outdoor fun!
Municipal boat launching site Punta Gorda, FL.
Boating
The Peace River and the Myakka River converge into Charlotte Harbor providing a variety of simply beautiful unspoiled boating. Punta Gorda, Florida is located approximately 17 miles by water from the Gulf of Mexico. The depth in the majority of the bay is 10-12 feet with generally 5 feet entering most channels. The sandbars tend to move around a little and typically get shallow in a hurry! We experience an average tide swing of approximately 2 feet.
What you will see and do on excursions by boat, your own or by charter, can vary greatly depending on your compass heading. Up river the shore line is much like it was when I was a boy- untouched. Down stream, we are unspoiled by most standards with wonderful beaches, anchorages and funky restaurants. Have a current navigation chart on board and explore (and please protect) the beauty of our greatest treasure!
"Fishermen's Paradise" Near the Gulf of Mexico- Crossing Charlotte Harbor.
Fishing
You have arrived!!! The Home of the Silver King Tarpon is a sight to behold. The Tarpon move into our bay by the thousands possibly more in May. These gorgeous creatures have sparkling shiny sides with green backs and weigh upward to 200 pounds. Large schools roll right beside your boat in the Boca Grande pass, and most of the time will not take your bait while taunting you. The sight of this phenomenon is worth a thousand words. Your depth recorder may not record the correct depth due to the large schools of fish beneath your boat.
In what we call the back water (depths of 1 to 3 feet), the sport is to catch Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Snapper. Personally, I favor the back country since I can go out in almost any weather and the landscape is just simply beautiful. I am a catch & release fisherman; thus, Joy and I wind up grilling chicken rather than my catch!
Every Day is golf day at the hotel Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL.
Golf
Within a short drive (no pun intended), we can enjoy at least 21 challenging courses, 297 holes- translating into 83,529 yards or 5.27 miles of pure golf. The courses are conveniently located around the county and the weather generally cooperates year round. For more information about golfing in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, please view the sites below.
Saint Andrews South Golf Club
Tennis
We have at our immediate disposal as many as twelve public tennis facilities with another six private clubs in Charlotte County. The clubs offer individual as well as group instruction. Team tennis is extremely popular for both men and women. Children's programs are offered throughout the county in the summer. Whether you prefer hard or clay courts, there is a tennis facility for you.
To view some of the area tennis facilities, please click on the web sites below:
Punta Gorda Club
Twin Isles Country Club
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John Dibble, Broker Associate
Multi-Million Dollar Producer
RE/MAX ANCHOR of Marina Park
150 Laishley Court, Suite 114
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
