Understanding The Food Chain on Charlotte Harbor To understand Charlotte Harbor you have to look closely at the food chain. Most of us understand that migratory baitfish and shrimp are a big part of the fish’s diet. But if you look closer it is far more complicated. One way that I continue to … [Read more...]
November- The Last Big Chew on Charlotte Harbor
Fishing in November requires a bit of knowledge of the Pacific Ocean temperatures. Sounds crazy but the weather forecast at present is for a La Nina pattern suggesting a mild dry winter in the south (and cold & wet to our north). Any way you want to look at it, November will have plenty of wind … [Read more...]
Sailboat and Big Boat Navigation on Charlotte Harbor
Sailboat and Big Boat Navigation on Charlotte Harbor Often mariners interested in owning a home in the Punta Gorda - Port Charlotte area ask me about navigation on Charlotte Harbor. At first glance many think the waters are very shallow and navigation is tricky. Charlotte Harbor does have … [Read more...]
What is the Best Boat for Charlotte Harbor!
What is the Best Boat for Charlotte Harbor? This topic pertains to power boats. Even though you may currently be a sailor or have plans to be one, once you own a waterfront home, many of us enjoy the ability to quickly cruise to the beach, waterfront restaurants (some only accessible by boat) and … [Read more...]
South Gulf Cove Compared to Punta Gorda Isles, Choosing a sailboat accessible neighborhood
When choosing a sailboat waterfront home in Southwest Florida and in particular Charlotte County there are many options. Very often when our northern boaters consider our area they single out the “sail boat” accessible neighborhoods primarily looking at the homes. Of course, we all want the best … [Read more...]
Punta Gorda Waterfront Compared To Cape Coral Waterfront
Frequently our northern visitors considering buying a waterfront home make a decision to spend time in many different towns in southwest Florida. Quite a logical approach to figuring out where you want to live. Many people start at Venice (or Sarasota) then visit Port Charlotte, then Punta Gorda to … [Read more...]
Vivante Complex: Channel Dredging To Harbor and 264 Slip Marina
A proposal from a private corporation, Vent, LLC is under evaluation by the City of Punta Gorda. Essentially, the community of Vivante, a condo/townhouse project that was designed around a freshwater lake, has applied for a special exemption to break through the banks of the Peace River to create a … [Read more...]
Bird Section to Alligator Creek Access
The idea of a pathway at the south end of the Punta Gorda Isles to connect to Alligator Creek has been around a long time. Currently, there is the locally known saltwater ditch known as “Poachers Cut” which does allow small boat access to Alligator Creek which cuts off a lot of time for some … [Read more...]
Deep Water Sailboat Access Punta Gorda Isles: Ponce de Leon Channel Dredging
Sail boat access to Punta Gorda Isles is an extremely important consideration for a Sail Boater or large power boater that requires significant draft. As of August 9, 2016, I confirmed that dredging is underway at the Ponce de Leon Inlet. This important inlet is the most significant navigational … [Read more...]
The Snook Fishery
In the world of aquatic resources dramatic actions often follow unforeseen events as was the case with the snook moratorium. In January of 2010 Charlotte Harbor and neighboring waters lost a large percentage of their snook population. I seen it first-hand as did other anglers. The reaction of the … [Read more...]
