Pine Island Put-in

SteveB · Post by **SteveB** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:21 am

Does anyone know of any spots to put the yak in on the West side of Pine Island, I usually fish Matlacha area, thanks in advance for any help

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:40 am

It sure would be nice if some of the southern guys would write something for the Destinations page about that area.

X-Capt Bill · Post by **X-Capt Bill** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:01 am

There are no fish near Pine Island.

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:02 am

What area do you want to fish?

I only know of 2 put ins in the Matlatcha area that would get you to the West Side of Pine Island and you mentioned one of them.

JKL · Post by **JKL** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:49 am

This should give you what you need.

http://greatcalusablueway.com/map/pdf/GCB_phase2.pdf

JKL

Rik · Post by **Rik** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:01 am

You mean other sites have Destination pages too?

L.B. · Post by **L.B.** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:12 pm

Nice map JKL.

John · Post by **John** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:23 pm

Jug Creek in Bokeelia is good and also the small monument park in Pine Land, both worth a try. Some great fishing round there, pity it's so far from my house

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 3:38 pm

You see Cubs. Even though you hate me like poison I kept all info private. Do Ya love me now?

cubs83 · Post by **cubs83** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 5:28 pm

No.

Every launch that I know of that's legal is on that map posted by JKL. During the Calusa Blueway Tournament, the top 4 places fished in Matlacha and Bokeelia.

What kind of kayak do you have? Maybe I'll see you out there one day...

DaveR · Post by **DaveR** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:57 pm

Thought for sure that would win you over. Unrequited love. The horror, the horror.

Rev. Tom · Post by **Rev. Tom** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:19 pm

DaveR wrote:Thought for sure that would win you over. Unrequited love. The horror, the horror.

Unrequited love! That made me laugh out loud. Good one DaveR.

bluebill · Post by **bluebill** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:55 pm

I am in the process of moving to Pine Island now and live there after the end of July.

I had the same question as you and explored the prospects time permitting.

You can put in at the Pineland Marina or nearby and paddle north, south or island hop west until you reach Cayo Costa. The wind was already kicking up from Alberto on Sunday and the water close to shore on the west side was murky. Saw some tarpon rolling though so they are not all at Boca Grande.

There does not seem to be anything else but mangroves until you get down to the south end at St James City. There, you can put in at any of the marinas for free or a small fee and paddle a short distance in one of the canals and be out to the south. From there you can paddle west to York Island then head north along the west side. This is somewhat remote with very few amenities but great for the mangrove fisherman.

Other public put ins that are not on the west side are in Bokeelia which gets you right out into Charlotte Harbor - big water. And, as mentioned, the public park in Matlacha that gets you into lots of fishy looking water.

That is all I know for now so lets compare notes via this forum.

Bluebill

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