CONTACT US:
Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife
Research Institute
100 Eighth Avenue SE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-896-8626
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Charlotte County
UF/IFAS Extension
Florida Sea Grant
25550 Harbor View Rd #3
Port Charlotte, Florida 33980
941-764-4340
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Funding for this project was obtained through grants from the West Coast Inland Navigation District and Charlotte County.
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Additional funding for this project was obtained through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Fund.
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This Web site contains maps showing the entire Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor, detailed inset maps, and an interactive map allowing users to zoom in or out, as well as navigate around the map. Information in addition to what is found in the printed guide is available in the online version to enhance the user’s experience. Some of the elements added include more fish in the Popular Sport Fish section, links for the various organizations in the Resource Directory, and fishing regulations specific to the Charlotte Harbor area. At the bottom of each page, a link is provided for users to send comments, questions, or suggestions.
The information provided by this Web site is grouped into the following categories:
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| BOATING |
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Safety and Courtesy – General information about boating safely on Charlotte Harbor.
Marinas – A list of marinas found on the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor. Marinas classified with the “Clean Marina” designation from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and "Clean Marinas" having pumpout facilities are identified.
Boat Ramps – A list of public access boat ramps and associated facility information found on the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor.
Paddling Trails – Information and links for some managed canoe and kayak trails around Charlotte Harbor
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| FISHING |
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Catch and Release: Important tips for properlay handling and releasing salwater fish.
Popular Sport Fish: A list of popular sport fish caught in and around Charlotte Harbor (includes pictures).
Fishing Regulations: An list of state fishing regulations specific to Charlotte Harbor (includes pictures).
Fishing Piers: A list of fishing piers found on the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor.
Artificial Reefs: A list of artificial reefs found in the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor.
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Interactive: Two interactive maps of the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor that allow users to zoom in and out and move around the map.
Detailed Maps: Maps of popular areas of the Harbor that show more detail than the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor. These can be downloaded to a computer and printed on any desktop printer.
Marine Zones: Maps showing boating regulation zones for popular areas around Charlotte Harbor. These zones include manatee speed zones and boating safety zones.
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| NATURAL RESOURCES |
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Native Habitats: Information describing the coastal habitats of Charlotte Harbor including seagrass, mangroves, salt marsh and mudflats, and oysters.
Animals of the Harbor: Highlights various animals of Charlotte Harbor, specifically sea turtles, manatees, and coastal birds.
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| MANAGED AREAS |
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State Parks and Preserves: Information for, and links to, state parks that provide boating and fishing access.
Aquatic Preserves: Descriptions and lists of aquatic preserves around Charlotte Harbor.
National Wildlife Refuges: A list of the National Wildlife Refuges around Charlotte Harbor.
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Web site and maps designed and produced by Chris Anderson, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). Project managed by Kathleen O’Keife (FWC, FWRI) and Betty Staugler (Florida Sea Grant). Funding provided by the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Fund, West Coast Inland Navigation District, and Charlotte County. The Sport Fish Restoration Program collects money from taxes on fishing equipment and boat fuel and distributes the funds to projects that improve fishing and boating opportunities. FWC and Florida Sea Grant are not responsible for omissions, misrepresentations, or factual errors.
Maps available through this Web site should not be used for navigation.
All photographs in this Web site are credited to the FWC, unless otherwise noted.
Copies of the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor are available from Florida Sea Grant or FWC.
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If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this Web site, please e-mail us at Boating_Guides@MyFWC.com.
Would you like to receive notices of changes to this Web site and the Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor? If so, please e-mail us and include SUBSCRIBE-CHARLOTTE in the subject line.
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