Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands has emerged as one of the world’s top sport fishing destinations. From back bay fishing in the shallows to deep sea excursions in the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte’s incredible diversity of spectacular fishing is hooking anglers from around the world. Tarpon, snook, redfish, barracuda, cobia, grouper and many other species of sport and game fish commute between the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor.

Fly fishing for tarpon, snook, redfish, shark and more is increasingly popular, bringing dedicated anglers to the Charlotte Harbor area in search of their own personal records or International Game Fish Association world records. Numerous charter services and private guides are available that cater specifically to the fly fishing angler.