things to do in Matlacha, FL

Fish private backwater holes among tropical mangrove islands

Paddle from Sirenia Vista Park through calm mangroves and shallow waters

Sail to a quiet island for boating, fishing, and beach shelling

Fish Gulf reefs and wrecks for a wide range of species

Search for wild dolphins along Southwest Florida's mangrove-lined coast

Pilot a 75HP pontoon with GPS navigation, a sun deck, and Bluetooth audio

Paddle the Caloosahatchee at sunset with a certified guide

Snorkel CJ Reef and unwind on a water-access-only island beach

Paddle a tandem kayak from Big Hickory Island with map and free lesson included

Cast for snapper, grouper, and more off Boca Grande

Cruise past shrimp boats and bay homes with beach-history narration

Cruise Cape Coral waterways aboard a 29-foot, 350 HP boat for up to 12 passengers

Explore Naples waters by GoBoat with chances to spot wildlife

Paddle through mangrove forests with a guide on the Cocohatchee River

Paddle Matlacha at sunset with an ACA-certified guide

Sail around local islands beneath a southwest Florida sunset

Mangrove bays, Gulf sunset views, and chances to spot coastal wildlife

Set your own course with a private boat day in Cape Coral

Paddle Cape Coral’s early-morning waterways with an ACA-certified guide

Target offshore waters for snapper, grouper, redfish and more

Collect shells along white-sand beaches on a private boat outing

Cruise Estero Bay and stop for lunch with the chance to spot dolphins

Cruise Cape Coral waters with 250-hp Yamaha power and onboard essentials

Cruise with 250 hp power, shaded seating, and easy access to the water