Boating Information 

Marco Island Bridge Clearance Height  

Marco Island Florida is a boater’s paradise where the majority of properties have boating access right out their back door.  Many of the boaters will have to pass under form one to three bridges before reaching the Marco River and the Gulf of Mexico.  Attached you will find the vertical and horizontal bridge clearance heights at mean height water for all fourteen of the bridges.  If you are new to Marco you should understand that San Marco road is the north/south dividing line, if you are north of San Marco road you will reach the Gulf of Mexico via the Marco River and if you are south of San Marco road you will reach the Gulf of Mexico via Caxambas Pass.

Tide Predictionsfor Caxambas Pass                 Tide Predictions for Big Marco River 

Marco Island Florida has two different sets of tide charts one for the Big Marco River and the other for Caxambas Pass.  Make sure you check the correct tide prediction chart before you go boating as the times for high and low tides are different.

Tide and Water Temps from Underground Weather

Boat Rental & Marina

Cedar Bay            Marco River Marina

Marco Island Florida has two different options for boat rentals they are Cedar Bay Marina and Marco River Marina.  Boat Rental, Fuel/Gas, Fishing lures and bait, Ice, beverages, clothing and accessories, charter fishing, sightseeing, boat storage, slip rental, dry storage… Marco River Marina has more in the way of retail goods.

Boating Clubs

Freedom Boat Club         The Boat Club 

Boating Clubs are a great alternative to owning or renting a boat. Typically you would pay a one time initiation fee and then a low monthly fee. The cost is compared to the fee you would pay for monthly boat storage.   NO more dealing with towing, scrubbing, maintenance, or boat storage problems. Just show up at the dock, load up your gear and take off. When you return you unload your gear and head home leaving the boat club to care of the rest.  They take the expense and hassle out of boating, so you can enjoy your day on the water.

 

Excursions-Fishing and Shelling Tours

Unreel Sportsfishing Adventures

You will fish aboard Marco's newest boat. A fully equipped, custom 32' Ryborunner. Powered by Twin 225hp Mercury engines. Want to venture out? Now is your chance to fish the Keys, Dry Tortugas and those special places off Marco Island no other boat in this area can handle. This Sport Fishing machine has the speed, power and range to make the trip easily! She features the latest electronics and all the U.S. Coast Guard approved safety gear.

 Dawn Patrol Charter Fishing

Captain Bill Walsh is a Marco Island resident -- an early retired corporate exec who came here full time in 1992 and bought one of the island's oldest charter fishing businesses and has been at it full time ever since. He holds a current United States Coast Guard license and is fully insured. The charter features a well cared for custom 23' Grady White Tournament Sportfisher powered by a Evinrude 150hp outboard engine. A very comfortable boat for your charter of up to four adults or a maximum of six people if a mixture of kids and adults. The boat is nicely powered and has a shallow draft that enhances backcountry fishing.

 Captain Jay’s

From Marco Island south into the Everglades National Park, the unique waters of Southwest Florida's bays, rivers and near shore habitat offer some of the best fishing in the world. You will travel through areas in a specially designed boat that can navigate these shallow waters and take you to remote areas seen by few and fished by even fewer. 1 to 3 Anglers, Everything furnished including"Top-of-the-Line" tackle.

Marco Island Sea Excursions

Marco Island Sea Excursions is a Florida convention services company that offers support services to meeting planners. Our services include Fishing, Boating, Beach Parties, Dinner Cruises, Shelling, Sailing, Everglades tours, Catering, Boat Rallies, and more in the Ft. Myers, Naples and Marco Island Florida areas.

Sea Gone Fishing Team

Come and join the Sea Gone Fishing Team for the great fishing that Southwest Florida has to offer.  Fish the aqua waters of the Gulf or go backwater among the scenic mangrove islands.  Try your hand at redfish, snook, grouper, trout, tarpon, permit, snappers or sharks. Whether your an avid fisherman or a novice, our experienced U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captains will guide your
charter to a memorable event. We also offer sightseeing and shelling.

Peg Leg Charters

Captain Ron has been a local fishing guide since 1976. We fish near shore and off shore with 1/2, 3/4 and full day trips. The boat is a 30' Island Hopper with 12' beam and has a head onboard for the ladies. We can carry up to 10 passengers.  Captain Ron is located next to Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in beautiful downtown Goodland where many of the customers have their fish cooked fresh for them. Goodland is just 4 miles from Marco Island.

Say What Fishing Charters 

Say What Charters is owned and operated by Captain Sean Black and his Wife Barbara. Captain Sean has fished the Gulf of Mexico since 1993 and has many hours on the Gulf. With safety in mind and fun at hand, Captain Sean and his wife have spent many days searching the Gulf for new areas to fish and practicing new techniques to accomplish the goal of catching fish.

Wild Thing Charters 

Wild Thing Charters fishes the offshore waters of Marco Island, Naples & 10,000 Islands in SW Florida. Our fishing charter service is open year around and we welcome everyone from the seasoned angler to first timers. We take great pride in teaching our customers about the fundamentals of fishing the abundant waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Blue Runner Charters

Blue Runner Charters features 3, 4 and 6 Hour Offshore Charters aboard The Blue Runner - a custom built 31' Morgan Sportfisher loaded with all the tackle you need for a great day of fishing. It features dependable diesel power, a clean restroom, the latest communication and fish finding electronics, and a spacious 12' beam for lots of fishing room and stability, plus lots of shade if you need it. All U.S.C.G. safety equipment is on board.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Charters

Specializing In Light Tackle Inshore And Offshore Fishing: Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Pompano, Snapper, Shark, Cobia, Grouper, Permit And King Mackerel. Enjoy fishing the scenic backwaters of the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National park. Captain Brien will guide you through your fishing adventure every step of the way!No experience necessary!