Punta Gorda Fl, Port Charlotte Fl, Englewood Fl, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands are a  paradise for people that love the outdoors!  Natural Estuaries are abundant within Charlotte Harbor's 130 square miles (approx.) of navigable  waterways.

Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and Englewood FL have the best waterfront value in SW Florida. Many Waterfront homes for sale are minutes from Charlotte Harbor which is the second largest harbor on the West Coast of Florida.  Boating, Sailing, Fishing, and Relaxing are the many activities Charlotte County Florida residents enjoy all year round.

Two Dozen public, semi-private, and private golf courses, multiple tennis courts, and endless bicycling trails. Birds are big in Florida making it easy to enjoy their gracefullness. There are Many species of bird to watch and Fish to see, Miles of canoe and kayaking water-trails creep along the river bank's exploring and seeing unspoiled Nature. At the end of the day you enjoy beautiful sunsets on the West Coast of Florida. Life and  Retirement can be great! Charlotte County Florida it has something for everyone.

Charlotte Harbor is formed by the convergence of two natural rivers, The Peace River & The Myakka River along with the Boca Grand Inlet from the Gulf of Mexico. These bodies of water form the brackish waters of Charlotte Harbor. The Harbor is (approx) 17 miles long by 5 miles wide. The Depth of the harbor ranges from 10-14 feet, with most of the channels depth between 3-6 feet. Tide swings average 2 feet. The winter months bring in lower than normal tides. These lower tides bring fish up river to warmer water.

The Charlotte County Florida area offers some of the best Sunshine,weather and Backwater Fishing in southwest Florida. Fishing within the shallow depths of the Charlotte Harboe between 1-3 feet of water and along the Natural Mangrooves is where you will find the sport of fishing. Snook,  Redfish, SeaTrout, and Snapper are among the many species you will find in the Harbor and up-river.