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Places to Fish From Land in the Lee County Area

1- The Bokeelia Pier: This pier extends into Charlotte Harbor at the end of Bokeelia (Northern tip of Pine Island). There is a restaurant nearby & several people visit this particular pier to see the monster Snook between the boards. Live bait is available right on the pier, pay to fish, beautiful view of Charlotte harbor.  

2- The Matlacha Pier: This is in a county park, extends into the bay & is known for several inshore prize catches.       On-Site county park with facilities/playground

3- Matlacha Bridge: Known as “The Fishinest Bridge in the World”. This bridge crosses from the mainland to Pine Island and has the potential for world record snook. There are several bait shops & restaurants on Matlacha.

4- D&D Matlacha Bait & Tackle property. 3 acres of boat ramp parking with a 100’ seawall holding snook, baby tarpon, sheephead, snappers & catfish.  

5- The Sanibel Pier:  This pier, though not very long, extends into the Gulf & is deep enough at the end to have a number of surprise catches.

6- The Sanibel Causeway: This is land which was dug to create the bridges that connect Sanibel to the Mainland. Several hundred yards of options give the land fisherman the ability to fish right at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. There is a bait shop at the foot of the Causeway & bathrooms nearby.   

7- The Cape Coral Pier: While parking is limited, this pier offers a great “Kids Environment” with nearby facilities including bathrooms, playground, etc. A small beach is available for parents while kids enjoy a day fishing.

8- The Ft. Myers Beach Pier: This pier extends out far into the Gulf of Mexico where your catch can be quite a variety. The pier is near any facilities needed & a bait & tackle shop is right on the pier.  

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