Where Fort Myers Residents go to Fish and Snorkel

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May 2012

 
Where Fort Myers Residents go to Fish and Snorkel
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Lovers Key State Park boundaries are Big Carlos Pass to the north and New Pass to the south. Until the early 1900s, these tropical islands were accessible only by boat. Boating is still a passion to be enjoyed to the fullest.

   
 

On your journey, be sure to stop by some of Southwest Florida's most popular boating destinations: Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs Beach, and all of Estero Island. Select from waterfront dining, boater friendly tiki bars, or neat sand bars to anchor around.

 
   
 

Lovers Key Park provides over two solid miles of white sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Take your pick of Estero Island fun and the wide variety of recreational water related opportunities. We really like the water-life viewing, fish catching, backwater kayaking, and long beach walks.

 
   
 

Here is the famous Southwest Florida Dog Beach, one of just a handful of beaches in the area where dogs are permitted. This Florida destination is rated number #1 by Florida dog owners. It is just beautiful!

 
   
 

Small boats rule the waters around here. The small size lets you get into the backwater areas, where the nature is outstanding. An encounter you will want to repeat again, and again.

 
   
 

You can really enjoy yourself cruising slow, just taking in the scene. If the boat captain goes too quickly, the passengers will be on him to chill on the throttle. The water between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs is top notch eye-candy. Dolphin sightings are an hourly occurrence.

 
   
 

What a vast beach zone. It is so natural, an escape from the everyday norm. You can walk or bike on over five miles of island trails, some that follow right along the Inner Waterways of Estero Island.

 
   
 

So many choices of places to checkout from this fantastic boat ramp. Where should we head first guys? Uhhh. Both, Mound Key State Park and Koreshan State Park are only short boat rides away.

 
   
 

Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931
239-463-4588
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This is living a Florida dream! Yes, kayaking or canoeing in the natural waterways and streams is top rated water fun. These waterways are naturally fed by the gulf and inner bays. It is pristine, and the perfect spot to pass times at the park.

 
Traveler Reviews
VISTOR FEEDBACK:
Comments (Total 4)
Spots to enjoy around Fort Myers Beach
I work with Lead To Conversion, an industry partner of a Florida vacation home company, and while doing some research, I came across this site. We have been doing mega vacation planing, and so glad to learn about Lovers Key, as we need a good boat ramp to dump in during our spring vacation. We had been to the main beach area before, now we have another spot to add to our itinerary.
  Joseph M. • January 30
leadtoconversion.com
Fishing Area by the Dog Beach
Try the fishing of Dog Beach, you can wade out one or two feet for a great experience. Off the bridge is ok, but noisy.
  Marlin B. M. • January 8
valuevacationrentals.com
Good locations for fishing around Fort Myers
We vote for the fishing inside Big Carlos Pass. The bait fish are all over the place and it is where the fish migrated in and out. The boat ramp is six lanes wide and has tons of over flow parking.
  Hillary I. M. • January 5
gulfcoastrentals.com
One of the Top Spots for the Boater
This is one fine area to get out and enjoy a bit of time on the water. Lovers Key is surrounded by a whole lot of protected land areas, so the fish population is huge.
  Gino R. M. • December 31
 
Contact Information

Lovers Key Boating
8700 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach Florida 33931
floridastateparks.org
239-463-4588

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