PARTNER FEATURE: PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH

On the Fish. Off the Charts.

Ready for an escape that offers Florida’s best fishing and is filled with every kind of outside fun imaginable? Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is that laid- back Florida experience you’re longing for. And while casting a line here in the Tarpon Capital of the World may be what lures you, there’s something in our outdoor wonderland for everyone, from relaxing on secluded beaches, to boating along miles of sparkling shoreline, to teeing off on award-winning golf courses, to exploring nature trails filled with fascinating wildlife. Here’s a look at some of the other excitement beyond the world-class fishing.

If your happy place is waterside, reeling in a big one, then you’ll want to drop your line in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. From Charlotte Harbor to Boca Grande Pass, unrivaled freshwater, inshore and offshore fishing awaits, with plentiful guides, charters, marinas, tackle and launch areas. So come get on the fish and enjoy a getaway that’s off the charts.

Located on Florida’s coveted Southwest Gulf Coast, halfway between Tampa and Naples, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is a charming collection of coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbor. Florida’s premier year-round eco-tourism destination, the area offers pristine, unspoiled beauty. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach showcases a variety of vibrant experiences. From beaches to boating, hiking to harbor tours, fishing to nature discovery; the destination celebrates the active traveler in search of relaxation and unlimited discovery. Known as the Tarpon Capital of the World, it features miles of pristine shoreline including river passages, a mangrove-edged harbor and multiple natural Gulf beaches.

Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World

Each year from April to October—peaking in June—thousands of tarpon congregate in Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande Pass as they migrate to and from their spawning grounds.

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