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Charlotte County is blessed with a diverse range of fishing environments. Fresh water fishing is available in the eastern sections of the county. Saltwater fishing can be found in the Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.
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Myakka River
Charlotte Harbor
The Myakka River starts in Manatee County and winds through Sarasota County Before reaching Charlotte County. The waters of the Myakka River are normally salty in Charlotte County. For access and fishing locations click on the map above.
Waters from the Peace River and Myakka River converge to form the Charlotte Harbor. Under normal conditions, this water is salty and contains a large number of salt water species of fish including Snook, Redfish, Bass, and more. Access is available to boats as well as piers and from the shore. For details on boat ramp and pier locations, click on the map.
Peace River
Gulf of Mexico
The Peace River originates in Polk County, flows through Hardee and Desoto Counties, and then merges with the Myakka River in the Charlotte Harbor.
Charlotte County borders the Gulf of Mexico. Some of the best offshore fishing can be found in this region. Manasota Key and Don Pedro Island shelter the main land from the gulf. Lemon Bay, Placida Harbor, and Gasparilla Sound, route of the Inter Coastal Waterway, also make for excellent fishing.
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