Recreation in Pine Island, Florida
Pine Island offers many enjoyable activities, including outstanding fishing and boating, an excellent golf course, a local museum, nature trails, and art galleries.
Visit the pre-Columbian Indian mounds of the ancient Calusa civilization right across the street! A true treat is had by boating to our sister resort, Cabbage Key! To enhance your vacation experience, day trips to deserted beaches and guided trips for shelling, kayaking, flying and exploring are available.
Fishing & Boating
Pine Island's fishing heritage has supported generations of island families. The sport of tarpon fishing originated in Pine Island Sound in the late 1880s. Boca Grande Pass (just 20 minutes across Pine Island Sound from Bokeelia) is considered the "Tarpon Capital of the World." Select below from a number of fishing and boating resources:
- Native Attitudes Fishing Charters
- Tropic Star Cruises
- Island Girl Charters - (239) 633-8142
- Marine Weather Forecasts - Tide Tables
- The Ultimate Backwater Fishing School
- Pineland Marina
- Four Winds Marina
- Gulf Coast Kayak
- Lee Island Outfitters
- Ultimate Charters
- Light Tackle & Flyfishing
- Flyfishing Charters
- Florida Houseboat Rentals
- Take Me Fishing
- Blackwater Charters
- Florida Fly Fishing Schools
- Rush Charters
Golf & Tennis
Alden Pines Golf Course and Country Club is life at its most enjoyable. Approximately 200 residential home sites are nestled among the native pine and palmetto vegetation, the championship golf course and tennis courts.
Dining
Our Four Star restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Nature & Wildlife
Pine Island's remote and natural environment is home to many varieties of exotic and tropical wildlife.
- Mote Marine Laboratory
- Discover Pine Island (See Nature & Wildlife)
Cultural Attractions
Pine Island is a haven for superb, passive enjoyment and relaxation. Enjoy our many cultural attractions including art galleries, museums and music.
- Live at Tarpon Lodge
- Randell Research Center
- Museum of the Islands
- Pine Island Art Association
- Crossed Palms Gallery (239)283-2283
- Koucky Gallery & Gardens
- Wild Child Gallery
- Seaweed Gallery
- Trader's Hitching Post
- Calusa Ghost Tours
Miscellaneous
A few more resources for you to peruse:
There is much to enjoy at Tarpon Lodge:
Give us a call and plan your stay today: 1-239-283-3999
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