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 The pristine
waters of Charlotte
Harbor
and Pine Island Sound, which includes Bull and Turtle
Bays, house shallow waters, mangrove islands, bays, and creeks that
provide the perfect environment for flats fishing for Snook,
Redfish and Trout.
World
Famous
Boca
Grande
Pass, located at the southern point of Boca Grande, and only 15
minutes from our dock, offers some of the finest Tarpon
experiences of a life time.
Below,
please find links to area accommodations and restaurants.
Each one is highly recommended by Capt. Waylon as well as
the
Boca Grande Fishing Guides Association (BGFGA).
We
are proud to support the businesses that support the
preservation
of our local fishery and the mission of the BGFGA.
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Dining
on Boca Grande
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Loons
on a Limb
964-0155
Excellent breakfasts served 7:30 - 11:30 am and dinner served
6:00 - 9:00 pm.
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Loose
Caboose
964-0400
Lunch, dinner and lite breakfast served in the center of downtown
Boca Grande. They will also cook your back bay catch. 11:00 AM
to 4:30 PM and 6:00 to 9:00 on Friday and Saturday
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Pink
Elephant
964-0765
Serving prime meat and seafood. Food is prepared in the Pinks
old traditional favorites and some new dishes. Reservations suggested.
Closed Mondays. (Closes for the summer June 11.)
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Boca
Palms
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PJ's
Seagrill
964-0806
Fine dining with a casual island atmosphere Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:30
PM Dinner 5:30 to 9:30 PM Closed Sunday |
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South
Beach
964-0765
Lunch and dinner service in a beautiful beachfront atmosphere. Don't
miss the sunset from this location. Open seven days a week 11:00
AM to 10:00 PM |
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The
Temptation Restaurant and Bar
964-2610
The menu at the Temptation is steeped in the island's local fishing.
Fresh seafood and top quality steaks cooked to your liking. Reservations
suggested. Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner 6:00 to 9:00 PM |
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Boca
Grande Accommodations
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The
Innlet
(941) 964-2294
Located on the Boca Grande Bayou. They have pool, play area for
children, grills, and dockage available. |
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Gasparilla
Inn
(941) 964-2201
Established in 1912 this hotel caters to the touches of a bygone
era. Excellent service, exceptional food, 18 hole golf coarse, a
beach and tennis club and a spa. |
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The
Anchor Inn
(941) 964-5600
Built in 1925 this Inn has one bedroom and efficiency suites right
in Boca Grande's Historic District. They offer a tropical splash
pool, use of a golf cart and laundry facilities. |
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Journey's
End
(941) 964-2411
Cottages on the beach at 18th street. They offer full kitchens,
cable TV, air conditioning, and outdoor beach shower. |
The
following offer rental accommodations.
Beachfront
Properties of Boca
Grande Inc. (941) 964-1618
Boca Bay Properties Inc. (800) 448-6011
Boca Grande Club (941) 964-2211
Boca Grande Real Estate Inc. (800) 881-2622 (800) 881-6287
Gasparilla Properties (877) GO-2-Boca
Grande Island Vacations (800) 962-3314
Gulf to Bay Properties (800) 771-4853
Parsley Baldwin Realty (800) 741-3074
Seale Family Inc. Realtors (941) 964-2210
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Marinas
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Gasparilla
Inn Marina
(941) 964-2777
The Gasparilla Inn Marina is the only on-island marina offering
dry storage, but there is a waiting list. Located on the bayou,
the marina can be accessed from the south at channel marker #2,
or from the north by heading between markers #4 and #5. In addition
to dry or wet storage, the marina has several full-time mechanics
on duty and a well-stocked parts department.
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Whiddens
Marina
(941) 964-2878
Historic Whidden’s Marina, located south of channel marker #7
on Boca Bayou, has the distinction of being on the National Register
of Historic Places. Boat rentals are available through Capt. Russ’
Boat Rentals. Fuel, live bait, ice, beverages.
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Getting
Here
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Located in
Lee County, Boca Grande is accessible by Fort Myers International
Airport, Sarasota International Airport, and Tampa International
Airport. Coming from
Tampa or Sarasota, take I-75 South to exit 194 (River Road SR
777). Follow River Road across US 41 until it becomes Dearborn
Street E. and you reach the intersection of Dearborn and Pine
St. Turn left onto Pine Street follow along until you reach the
intersection of SR 776 and Pine. Go forward as Pine Street becomes
Placida Road (SR 775). Follow 775 through Grove City and Placida,
until you reach the turn off to the Boca Grande Causeway. Turn
right to go through the toll booth ($4.00 per car) and follow
Gasparilla Road into Boca Grande.
Coming from
Fort Myers Airport, take I-75 North until you reach exit 179 Toledo
Blade. Follow Toldeo Blade, cross US 41, and continue on until
you reach SR 775. Turn right onto SR 775 heading north and go
until you reach the intersection of SR 775 and SR 771. Turn left
onto 771 and continue on until you reach the Boca Grande Causeway
intersection. Turn right onto the Causeway and pay the toll, then
follow Gasparilla Road into Boca Grande.
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Boca
Grande Seaplane, Inc.
(941) 964-0234 or 800-940-0234
Fly anywhere with Captain Mark Futch, CFI and pilot. Charters on
demand. Pick ups/drop offs at any airport. |
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