Gliding Through the Everglades
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It’s not every day you get a chance to see a bull alligator in the wild up close.... More info
Trip Ideas & Information
Florida Fishing License Information
Planning Info
Due to damage from Hurricane Ian, only part of the Naples Pier is open to the public. There is no fishing allowed on the pier at this time.... More info
Fishing With a Florida Native
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Don’t call Mike Bailey a charter boat captain. If you do, he’s apt to correct you — gently.... More info
Blueway Maps
Click on any of the map images below to download detailed, printable maps* of the Blueway. More info
An Everglades Adventure
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"Going west" usually means a rugged trek over bleached sands and snow-capped mountains. If there's water, it's the austere Pacific.... More info
Catch & Release Fishing
Most Florida anglers practice catch and release, ensuring there will be plenty of fish for the future and helping species with low populations to reco... More info
Snook Fishing in Marco Island: Most Coveted Catch of The Ten Thousand Islands
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Centropomus undecimalis, also known as robalo, linesiders and sergeant fish — but we’ll stick with snook — are indigenous to Central Florida and south... More info
Hooked on Paradise: Fishing Charters in Naples and The Ten Thousand Islands
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Options for visiting anglers range from hunting giant grouper and sailfish 50-plus miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, to grabbing your own fishing ... More info
Water Adventures in Naples, Marco Island & the Everglades
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The pursuit of water recreation along Florida's Paradise Coast can take you on an airboat ride through the Everglades, fishing the nearshore and offsh... More info
How to Catch a Tripletail in 5 Minutes
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The fishing trip was winding down when Captain Mike Bailey got an idea. “Let’s see if we can get us a tripletail before we head back,” he announced.... More info
Guided Eco-Tours by Kayak, Boat, Bike or Airplane
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Around Naples, Marco Island and the western Everglades – a destination known as Florida's Paradise Coast – you can experience the area’s magnificent ... More info
