Enjoy offshore & backwater fishing
The blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico provide some of the best near-shore bottom fishing in all of Florida - a wide variety of rod-bending grouper and snapper that will fill your boat and keep you hopping to the bait well. And the bordering Ten Thousand Islands offer exciting backwater fishing for record-breaking tarpon, snook, redfish, trout, permit, shark and a dozen other varieties. Plus, great bone fishing is only hours away in a fast skiff.
Bring your own boat or hire one of our expert guides to fish the flats or "dig for grouper" in deeper waters. Our Ship's Store can provide you with the right kind of bait and lures, fuel, sunscreen, and just about everything else you'll need for a delightful day on the water, including some handy fishing tips. We might even tell you where the big ones hang out!
When you want dynamic fishing and cruising - plus great boating facilities - Calusa Island Yacht Club & Marina is the place to tie up your boat, at the entrance to Florida's Sun Coast, Gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands and Florida Keys.