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Warm weather and a warmer, more enticing Gulf of Mexico is in store for you right now on Sanibel Island. While you are here relaxing on the beach and enjoying all that Sanibel Island has to offer, here’s what to do on Sanibel Island in May to help you plan a great vacation and a […]

You’ve got the perfect vacation spot in Florida planned on serene and peaceful Sanibel Island. Now you’ve just got to decide the perfect water sport or sports for you to enjoy during your trip. We’ve got you covered with 5 popular water sports and how to enjoy them on beautiful Sanibel Island. Paddle boarding Paddle […]

Improve your luck on the water by getting your tackle box organized, clean and in order for your next fishing adventure in Southwest Florida. Keep it Clean Fishing can get messy, and let’s face it, sometimes tackle boxes get knocked around. Keeping your tackle box clean is the first step to keeping it organized. Reorganize […]

Snook fishing brings anglers to Southwest Florida and the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico year-after-year. This distinctive fish is most recognizable by the prominent black stripe the stretches down each of its side. Snook Fishing Information The bi-annual Snook fishing season each year in Gulf waters is Sept. 1st through Dec. 1st each year […]

Congratulations to our own Endless Summer Charters for being voted ‘Best Attraction’ in the 2015 E-Awards for providing the highest-quality “experience” and “outstanding assistance” to local and visiting fishing charter customers. Hundreds of anglers have boarded Endless Summer Charter’s at Port Sanibel Marina, located in Fort Myers, right before the Sanibel Causeway. The marina is the affiliated […]

If you want to surprise your significant other, don’t feed them a fancy dinner or buy them a bundle of roses. Instead, take them on a fishing charter. Endless ocean dancing for miles with the sea breeze blowing through your hair you as you explore new areas of Southwest Florida, together…Now, that is romance! Fishing Charters […]

Did you know you are more likely to get struck by lightning in Florida than anywhere else in the United States? More people are struck while fishing than while performing any other outdoor activity worldwide—two facts that we take very seriously at Port Sanibel Marina. Lightning Facts In 2013, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) […]

Sanibel Island made national news this month when local kayak angler  Jon Black reeled in the catch of a lifetime.  Headlines read something along the lines of “Southwest Florida Man Reels in 552-Pound Goliath Grouper From Kayak.” Beyond 10 seconds of fame, he also broke a world record for “Largest Kayak Bottom Fish” ever caught. You […]

The population of manatees is at a record high. Help us continue to improve the survival of these endangered species by following these fishing and boating safety tips inspired by the Lee County Natural Resources Division. DON’T Touch Manatees should be appreciated from afar. We understand that they’re irresistibly cute, however, human touch can cause […]

Give your friends and family a gift they can enjoy from Port Sanibel Marina, where you can purchase fishing charter vouchers and daily rental passes for different exploration activity rentals including boating, kayaking and paddle boarding. Skip the routine gifts you give them every year and send them to Southwest Florida to splash around Sanibel […]