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.

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.

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.

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!

Strategically positioned at the point of Matlacha with a free boat ramp with an optional $15 per…read moreday fee if you leave your trailer in the lot. This shop was packed to the rim with live bait offering every boating and fishing apparatus needed for a great day on the Gulf of Mexico. Bought two frozen bricks of chum to unload into the water to stir up the fish. A decent variety of beer and soft drinks and pre-made quick grab sandwiches. Styrofoam coolers and bags of ice are also available.

We are not locals. We've been in bait shops all up and down the Gulf shore. I have to say this is…read moreone of the most helpful and friendly bait & tackle stores we've been in. They went above and beyond, helping us with our live bait and information for local fishing. Knowledgeable about all the local areas and what's hitting on what. And their bait is lively and lasts a long time. They'll even help set you up so that your bait lives longer. They're a good helpful humorous bunch! We were there four times on this trip and every time they helped us in a different way. As a former business owner, I highly recommend this group. Great fishing and tackle information and professional. And just good old, plain, friendly! When we're back in the area, I would definitely be back here.

Do not come here. Worst bait I've ever bought and whoever was working the register was the most…read moremiserable dude I've ever met. As soon as we walked in he made it VERY clear he didn't want us to be there. I read the reviews before I went in, I thought they were exaggerated, but I was wrong. Don't make the same mistake I did, don't give this guy your business because he doesn't want or deserve it.

Extremely rude! Soaked my husband $60 + for shrimp (little, tiny dead shrimp and definitely not the…read more50 we paid for) frozen octopus and a bait holder! Needs a class on customer service! Will NOT recommend or go back. Too many to choose from to waste time here.

We went on the sunset kayak tour. Jim is an EXCELLENT tour…read moreguide. He provided a thorough orientation for our group of novice kayakers, some of whom were in their 70s. He regaled the group with descriptions of the birds, fish, mangroves and general ecology. The group was cohesive and enjoyable. The equipment was clean and in excellent shape; COVID guidelines were observed. Jim has a special "motor" (tow rope) for those who desire some assistance. Today's sunset and the 2 1/2 hour event were everything one could hope. We would definitely do it again!!!

I have been wanting to kayak with manatees for years, and I was finally able to drag someone along…read moreon my adventure. We scheduled our rental online - very easy - and Bryan showed up right on time with kayaks. Handed us a map (and kept us from kayaking out with the tide!) and set us loose. We were too early for manatees, but the paddle through the mangroves was fun and very relaxing. The park we met at had an excellent kayak launch that made getting in/out SO EASY! I wish we had them in the great north! At the end of our 4 hours Bryan was right there ready to handle packing things up. It was so slick and well worth the rental price even if I didn't see any manatees. I'll be bringing my husband with next time!

What a great day we had today with Captain's Cliff and Jason on their two boats! 3 adults, and 5…read morekids 4 hours of making a lifetime of memories! Our 7 year caught the most fish of the day - Permit, Sheepshead and Mangrove Red Snapper! We will be going out with them again!

My husband and I had an amazing experience with Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters! Captain Whitney and…read moreDan were incredible from start to finish. They were even able to take us on a last-minute booking, which we really appreciated. As a couple of Ohio fishing enthusiasts, we had plenty of questions about fishing in Southwest Florida, and they patiently answered every one of them while sharing tons of local knowledge. The trip itself was unforgettable -- we even saw dolphins while we were out on the water! They were also great about taking photos for us so we could capture the memories, and they cleaned our catch at the end of the trip, which was such a great bonus. Captain Whitney and Dan were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience relaxed and fun. If you're in Matlacha and looking for a great fishing experience with people who truly know the local waters, we highly recommend Matlacha Saltwater Outfitters. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Florida!

Had a blast. I'm a novice, but managed to still catch dolphin, grouper and snapper! Highly…read morerecommend for a great time and exciting adventure. They even took our group too a private beach hopping at the end. Watched the dolphins play in the wake. An unforgettable and amazing experience