Fishing
The southwest region extends from Charlotte Harbor to the north to the famous Ten Thousand Islands to the south. It encompasses Charlotte, Lee, and Collier Counties. People come to Southwest Florida for its favorable climate, abundance of natural areas, wildlife watching opportunities and, of course, because of the region's legacy as a fishing hot spot.
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Florida Sportsman; the nation's leading sport fishing magazine, is now the web's best resource for information on sport fishing, conservation issues, regional fishing within Florida and all fishing gear including fishing tackle, fishing rods and reels, and boating equipment of all kinds. Florida Sportsman Online also has the most active fishing community on the web - share your fishing tales with new friends today.
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Boating
There are numerous boat launches and marinas where you can house a private boat, rent one for an exciting excursion or join a charter group with experienced fishing and touring captains. Jet skis, parasailing, surfing and other beach sports bring excitement to an otherwise relaxing day on the Gulf.
For those planning to do some fishing and/or boating, some of your earliest contacts should be with the area’s many marinas, bait shops and tackle shops. We are blessed with many shops; full-service and highly specialized in their offerings.
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Florida Boater’s Guide is designed to provide you with complete and comprehensive information relating to Florida Boating. The Marine Services Directory provides a wide range of services for the Florida boater with over 6,800 service providers listed in more than 30 categories.
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Water Sports
Ski Away has relocated to a semi-private lake. The only boat traffic is their own. The slalom course and jump are set up directly in front of the 300' lake front property. The most exciting addition to the school is the onsite lodging. They offer12 onsite apartment units equipped with full living rooms, kitchens, and large bedrooms. When you aren’t training you can enjoy volleyball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, and maybe an after-hours bon-fire.
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The Orlando Watersports Complex is a unique watersports park designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating, kneeboarding and waterskiing. OWC has established itself as the premiere locale for riders of all levels. From beginning riders just wanting to try the sport for recreation, to the professional wakeboarders and skiiers from all over the world, OWC caters to all.
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