I was hoping there was some resemblance of what once existed here but that's not the case as of…read moreIndependence Day 2025. Although the rebuilding process continues there's not much left here after the devastating hurricanes, the public access fishing pier has been totally destroyed and the sea wall has been mostly destroyed, the sandy shell road is riddled with potholes and standing water and the businesses that were on the point are severely damaged, close and abandoned. There are signs that this place will recover, the sea wall sheet pilings are being installed from barges and land based cranes before the sand can be hauled in to fill the voids. It's apparent that the entire island has taken a beating with the collapsing buildings and uprooted trees scattered about but there's no doubt about the resiliency of the people that call this island home so the restoration will continue. There is still a small parking area that allows you to fish from the concrete sea wall that remains intact and enjoy the beautiful sunsets, hopefully the fishing pier construction will begin soon so the area can return even bigger and better than before. I hope to return here when everything is restored to give the 5 star review it deserves...

So sad to see the conditions of Matlacha and Bokeelia after these last two storms. I don't think…read morethe quaint little islands will ever be the same after Helene and Milton. Things were trying to get back to some sort of normalcy since Ian, but all the piers that were just rebuilt were destroyed. We love to go there and have breakfast at the Perfect Cup and the Getaway Place. A lot of cleaning up was going on, but the quaint little stores that made it through Ian are pretty much gone. This makes me really sad!

Pineland Marina is a full service Marina offering a two car boat ramp. When you launch at Pineland…read moreyou are convenient to numerous islands such as Cayo Costa, Useppa, Upper Captiva and Boca Grande. The Marina also offers fishing charters and ferry services. Cost is $15 to launch your boat and or park. My only complaint would be that the ramp gets backed up during season on the weekends.

We went to the marina to purchase a ferry ticket to an island on Sunday Nov 21st. The man at the…read morecounter was so rude! All I wanted was a ticket to the ferry and I wasn't sure of the island name as we were referred there by our hotel. He rattled off a few island names and told me to go to the boat dock next door and when I said there was no one there he said oh well he didn't know what they were doing then.. visiting from another state I really found the man's actions disappointing. I would recommend everyone go somewhere else to get a ferry ticket anywhere. He was a real jerk.

Today is a most beautiful day, the day before Christmas Eve. The temperature is just perfect as we…read moresit under a shaded pavilion enjoying our soup from a Perfect Cup. The parking is totally full with boat trailers, skidoos, and people just enjoying the beautiful weather. There is a playground in the middle. The boardwalk is under construction and I can't wait for it to open. There are pelicans, herons snd hawks flying overhead. A man next to us is lighting up one of the grills they have by each pavilion. In this time of mostly bad news, I glad to be able to escape to a beautiful place! Happy Holidays everyone!

Great park to put out your boat. It was easy, not crowded. There is a $10 a day parking charge. The…read moreviews getting out of the park into the water are beautiful. It's a very colorful, artsy town.

People... you have to get on this guys boat. I've lived in Florida my whole life and have never had…read morea better day out fishing. Gods honest truth. We had fish on at all times. I had to take a break at one point. What a day with Capt. Brandon. This isn't a hobby for him people he's a pro. Just a great guy and I'll never go out with anyone else if I can help it. Thanks for the experience!

5 star rating Excellent fishing charter experience. Cpt…read moreBrandon is professional, courteous, proficient, attentive and knowledgeable. Knows his business and put us right on fish! Highly recommended.

My brothers and I fish a lot. We wanted to book a charter to learn the fishing way, way offshore…read more We booked John for an offshore charter and could not have been happier. John is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and the fishing. As good a fisherman as my brothers and I are, our experience and knowledge paled compared to John. He is a true professional. He has excellent equipment and knows how to use it. He will tailor the trip to what you and your party want to do, and their capabilities. He is also very willing to teach you how to fish the area. He was very free with advice on how to fish and what to do. The other thing about John is that he is a gentleman and a conservationist. He knows that the well being of the area is very dependent on the health of the ocean and the fishery. He plays by the rules. He cares. I highly recommend if you want a charter-anything from a 1/2 day of easy inshore fishing-or a full day rugged offshore trip, book with John. You will be very pleased.

This was an incredible experience. I would recommend Diamond Fishing Charter to anyone looking for…read morea fantastic off shore fishing adventure in south western Florida. We left from the Four Winds Pine Island Marina. The boat was clean, fast, and comfortable for the trip out to deeper waters. We had un unlimited supply of water and access to a cooler. But the best part of the deal is the Captain. John Diamond, owner/operator and third generation native. He knows his stuff. I had never fished off shore and he had me catching fish within minutes. My fiancé has fished with more crowded commercial tourist charters before and he had the best experience of his life! He was able to land two huge Goliath Grouper (which after numerous pics we returned to the sea) and loved it. Between us we caught 20 yellow tail snapper and a couple of Almaco Jacks. The captain cleaned, skinned, and filleted our catch and bagged them up for us. We will so be back. Best 6 hours of our VaCa!

Beautiful tranquil park in Cape Coral Florida. Easy parking in the non-paved lot with close…read morewalking to the waterfront dock which leads into the Gulf of Mexico. Drop your kayak into the water or float on a big multi person raft. Many boats coast by every few minutes. Public restrooms and picnic tables on premise. Many single family homes surround the park.

Was driving by and decided to take a walk, then I realized the park has signs for the different…read morekind of birds and sea creatures that can be seen. Pretty park will be back soon.

Captain Chris and First Mate Mark are an excellent team. They were both born and raised in the area…read moreand know the waters better than anyone around. The boat is equipped for all conditions and all types of fish. This boat has a lot of open space for fishing. They put us on some great fishing spots and my family of four pulled in dozens of keepers. We had a fantastic day and I highly recommend them.

From the owner: The Hoodwink is a 31' Morgan Sportfish equip with a Cummings 330 HP engine. The Hoodwink features a…read moreclosed cabin with a marine head and comfortable seating capable of handling up to six passengers. In addition, the Hoodwink also has: -State of the art GPS -Redundant Sounders (fish finders) -Vhf and long range single side-band radios -Epirb safety beacon -Very large cockpit for more enjoyable fishing -Fresh and Salt Water rinse downs -Lots of dry storage -Usb ports for cell phone charging -Loaded with top of the line tackle and gear -Bluetooth capable stereo system (bring your playlist)

We highly recommend a day out with Captain Russ. He is so willing to share his knowledge and love…read moreof Florida fishing. He's full of tips and tricks for catching fish. We caught 92 fish on a four hour trip! By using what we learned from Captain Russ we were then very successful in catching on our own for the remaining days of our trip ( we did have to send him pictures for help in identifying what we caught).! Thanks Russ!

Another great day of fishing with captain Russ. My wife was complaining about a sore wrist from…read morereeling in fish all day long. Capt Russ is very helpful with less experienced anglers. My grandson caught a fish on the first cast and had a great time. We will fish with Capt Russ again and would encourage anyone else who wants action all day

I agree with Karen T - this is an itty bitty park but it more than makes up for that with the…read morelocation that is adjacent to the Matlacha draw bridge. The view from here of the Matlacha Pass is fantastic. Because of the causeway, the fishing here looks to be pretty darned awesome since the fish are just going right past and you can pull 'em right out. There are only a small number of parking spaces and if they're full, you're SOL. Serious bummer because this is a pretty solid view. The park has some shady spots for fishing, restrooms and easy level ground that is completely wheelchair accessible. And no, I didn't see any bats today. [Review 16752 overall - 1479 in Florida - 265 of 2022.]

This park is TINY. Located just past Matlacha Bridge on Pine Island Road. You'll find the park…read moreentrance on the south side. I counted 7 regular, 1 handicapped and 1 staff parking slot. Despite the size, this gem of a park has some great amenities and features. It's fully ADA accessible. It's location along Matlacha Pass makes it great for fishing. Of course, it's adjacent to the bridge, which is known as one of the world's most fishingest bridges. The park has restrooms with a covered porch and two benches. The big draw for me was the bat house. I wanted to learn more about the bats. The park has a great informational sign. I discovered: 1. The bats here are Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats and are found throughout most areas of Florida and 2: A single bat can eat up to 3000 insects a night.

Would recommend for a private inlet fishing trip! Al was prompt to depart, friendly to chat with,…read moreand made me feel comfortable fishing with the little knowledge I have. He filleted our keepers so we could cook up for a fish fry. Good value for this excursion!

We flew in from New Jersey to do our annual fishing trip. We showed up to at 7:30am and Al had no…read moreidea what we were talking about. We received confirmation emails, follow up emails, waivers that we signed, and still, he didn't care. He said "I don't even have a boat". Very unreliable. He didn't even feel bad about it. If I could give 0 stars I would. Thanks for nothing Al!