This Southwest Florida resort vacation spot provides a mecca for anglers. Guests are welcome to fish, surf cast and shore cast on property. Any child under the age of 16 does not need a license. Guests 16 and older must obtain a fishing license that can be purchased online at www.Myfwc.com. Frozen bait is available for purchase from Ship's Store and live bait from the Harbourmaster's office in Yacht Harbour Marina.

The GO! FISH program encourages the teaching of "catch and release." Participants are nearly guaranteed to catch one of the many types of fish found around the resort village in the Gulf waters including Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Grouper, Snapper, Cobia, Spotted Sea Trout and more. Kid participants at this exceptional Southwest Florida vacation spot receive a complimentary Go! FISH South Seas t-shirt.

A variety of fishing cruises await including:

CAPTIVA CRUISES - Step aboard a variety of cruises including an Island Beach and Shelling cruise to pristine Cayo Costa State Park, the daily Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure cruise through Pine Island estuary and Sunset cruise. Private cruise expeditions aboard the 150-passenger Lady Chadwick or 40' catamaran are also available.

FAMILY-GUIDED FISHING EXCURSIONS - The peaceful waters of the Gulf of Mexico are alive with an abundance of aquatic life. Aboard a guided charter vessel, experience the waters of Captiva in pursuit of Tarpon, Grouper, Snapper, Trout, Redfish and Snook. Charters leave both the Yacht Harbour Marina and Bayside Marina.

FISHING CHARTERS - Back Bay fishing with your own private guide. Charters are available for a half or full day from the Yacht Harbour and include a professionally licensed guide, all fishing poles and tackle equipment, a fishing license and ice. Boats can accommodate up to four passengers, excluding the captain. Catches often include Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper, Trout, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel and Snook.

• Half Days: 8:00am - 12:00pm and 12:30pm - 4:30pm; Full Days: 8:00am - 4:00pm

BOAT RENTALS (SOUTH VILLAGE)—Boats are available for rent from Best Boat Rentals adjacent to Bayside Marina including Pontoon Boats for cruising, shelling and family fishing. Power Boats are available for more serious anglers. Rentals are available for either a half or full day.

• 8:00am - 7:00pm, extension 3455

Fishing gear and boating essentials at this Southwest Florida vacation spot can be found at Ship's Store, located on the north end of Marina Walk, and South Seas Island Outfitters and Resort Logo Shop located adjacent to the Yacht Harbour Marina.

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