Fishing the island can be the best way to experience the island and its charm. Check out Captain Van Hubbard’s monthly fishing column and try your luck yourself or with one of our preferred guides and charters, or simply look up a great recipe to cook your catch.
FISHING GUIDES AND CHARTERS
Capt. Van Hubbard
941-740-4665
captvan.com
Capt. Greg Penix
941-697-1815
fishingfla.com
Capt. Phil Dugger, Jr.
941-629-2708
podzillacharters.com
Fly Fishing Charters
Captain Austin Louder
941-815-0254
seaandstreamflyfishing.com
Capt. Keith Santucci
941-445-2680
keithsantucci@comcast.net
Capt. Mike Slattery
844-289-0741
www.palmislandoutfitters.com
Capt. Steve Hogan
941-474-6461/941-457-7287
Capt. San Elsberry
813-924-3685
BOAT/JET SKI RENTALS
Barrier Island Boat Rentals
941-625-0853
boatrentalsflorida.com
Hooked on SUP (stand up paddle boards, kayaks)
941-504-1699
www.hookedonsup.com
John & Kelly’s Boats
941-812-1607
FLORIDA FISHING LICENSES
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
MARINAS
Eldred’s Marina
941-697-1431
Gasparilla Marina
941-697-2280
gasparillamarina.com
Cape Haze Marina Bay
941-698-1110
capehazemarina.com
Located at Marker 8 on Intracoastal Waterway
Boat lift for trailered boats up to 30 feet in length
Parking fee applies
Aquamarina Palm Harbour
941-697-4356
BOAT LAUNCH FACILITIES
Cape Haze Marina Bay
941-698-1110
capehazemarina.com
Located at Marker 8 on Intracoastal Waterway
Boat lift for trailered boats up to 30 feet in length
Parking fee applies
County Ramp
Located at the intersection of CR775 and Boca Grande Causeway
Parking fee applies
Eldred’s Marina
941-697-1431
Located on the Boca Grande Causeway just before the toll booth
Parking fee applies