FishingThe area is known as the Tarpon Capital of the World some of the most famous fishing waters in the country surround PineIsland and Boca Grande on the southern tip of GasparillaIsland.A visit to Pine Island Sound and CharlotteHarbor is a trip back in time to when fishing was the largest industry in the area and tiny fishing villages flourished along these scenic waterways.Today these waters are a fisherman's and nature lover's paradise. Accessible by land from "the fishingest bridge" in the USA, several marinas on PineIsland give you easy access to the estuaries and out-islands. You can enjoy a sightseeing cruise or charter a local fishing guide to assure a successful day on the water. Or, kayak the secluded estuaries for a close-up view of pelican, egret and ibis nesting areas.Around our beautiful island you will find hundred pound Tarpon, Redfish schooling in huge numbers, Snook hanging out in our Mangroves, Cobia, Tripletail, and Sharks. Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel can be found just off shore as well as Flounder, Seatrout and Pompano.BAIT AND TACKLE Fishing Fever Marina         Tel. 283-20223105 Stringfellow Rd., St.JamesCityFuel, Live & Frozen Bait, Boat Ramp, Snacks, Ice

 
Island Hardware & Marine          Tel. 283-29983187 Stringfellow Rd., St.JamesCityBait, Tackle, Boat Slips, Snacks, Ice, Hardware Store

Matlacha Bait & Tackle        Tel. 283-9825

 PineBay Marina & Gifts          Tel. 283-1335

Seven Seas                Tel. 283-16744270 Pine Island Road, MatlachaBoat Rentals, fishing charters, Bait, Tackle, Drinks

Shopping

TOUR  AND CRUISE BOATS

Tropic Star Cruise Boat       Tel. 283-0015

16499 PortoBello, Bokeelia

To Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, BirdIslands. Full day nature cruise 

departs daily at 9.30 am from Four Winds Marina, Bokeelia, PineIsland. 

Returns at 4pm. Reservations required.

Jug Creek Cruise Boat       Tel. 283-9512 / 283-3331

Jug Creek Marina,

To Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, BirdIsland, SafetyHarbor & more. Day cruises

 offer a variety of activities: fishing, hiking, swimming, camping, nature trails,

 restaurants. Departs daily at 10am from Jug Creek Marina, Bokeelia, PineIsland,

Day Tripper Charters         Tel. 283- 7611

Sight seeing, beach combing, ferry service, fishing, lunch & dinner, reggae night,

 sunset cruise, dolphin and manatee. Reservations requested. Capt. John Price.

GulfCoast Kayaks, Matlacha, Florida     Tel. 283-1125

Guided tours and rentals. No experience required. Stable, easy to paddle

 sea kayaks. Close viewing of birds and marine life in a unique, aquatic environment.

Eating and drinkingPineIsland is home to over 15 restaurants specializing in everything from seafood to barbeque. We have many fine seafood restaurants, an excellent Oriental restaurant, pizza & Italian restaurants & two barbeque restaurants. No matter what your taste, you will probably have no problem finding a restaurant to your liking here on PineIsland.

  PORK BELLIES BBQ RESTAURANT    
Tel. 283-2333

Stop Authentic Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que, Lunch and Dinner! Specials Each Day. Try the All You Can Eat Fish Fry on Friday Nights!!!

THE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AND MARINA  

Go to http://www.waterfrontrestaurant.com to check out the Waterfront's website. Tel. 283-0592

(Southern Tip of PineIsland), St.JamesCity

Jackies

St. James City

CAPT'N CON'S FISHHOUSERESTAURANT  
Tel. 283-