Recreation in Pine Island, Florida
Pine Island offers many enjoyable activities, including outstanding fishing and boating, birding, an excellent golf course, a local museum, nature trails, and art galleries.
Visit the pre-Colombian 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
- Pine Island Charters
- Koucky Sailing Charter
- Captiva Cruises Eco-Tour
- Marine Weather Forecasts - Tide Tables
- Pineland Marina tel # 239-283-3593
- Four Winds Marina
- Gulf Coast Kayak
- Ultimate Charters
- Flyfishing Charters
- Take Me Fishing
- Blackwater Charters
- Florida Fly Fishing Schools
- S.W. Florida Fishing & Sightseeing Charters
- Tarpoons Charters
Golf & Tennis
- Alden Pines Country Club - open to the public - tel # 239-283-2179
Dining
Our Four Star restaurant is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Birding & Nature
Pine Island's remote and natural environment is home to many varieties of exotic and tropical wildlife.
- Birding | Birding Photo Gallery
- 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 Music & Promos
- Randell Research Center
- Captiva Cruises Eco-Tour
- Museum of the Islands
- Crossed Palms Gallery tel # 239-283-2283
- Koucky Gallery & Gardens
- Wild Child Gallery
- Trader's Hitching Post
- Calusa Ghost Tours
- Jazz & Blues Florida
Miscellaneous
A few more resources for you to peruse:
There is much to enjoy at Tarpon Lodge:
Book Online or Give us a call and plan your stay today: 1-239-283-3999
