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Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve

Tourist attraction Nature preserve

Protected channel with mangrove islands, used for kayaking, birdwatching & fishing. People often mention fishing,


Address

12301 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, United States

Website

www.dep.state.fl.us

Contact

+1 941-575-5861

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (656 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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  • 5/5 J B. 5 years ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Good ramp and park. Pier is closed now for some reason. This park doesn't open until 7am, fyi, with automatic gates. Good fishing all around. No signs of redtide today, neither visibly nor any respiratory issues.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John M. 6 years ago on Google • 562 reviews
    Breathtaking! Gorgeous natural setting with beautiful backdrops of Florida and it's peak of natural beauty! Enjoy...you won't regret what you're about to see!😁😉😎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ace3767 4 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Great place to visit, quiet and serene. Good fishing and great wildlife to be viewed. Fished the area and canals in Cape Coral.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trisha D. 3 years ago on Google
    We went on a boat ride on a sunset Cruise it was the most wonderful thing I've ever been on Captain Kathy is the best I have never seen so many dolphins it was amazing coming right up to the boat just checking us out I've never had so much fun so if you are in the area you have to go on Captain Kathy sunset Cruise
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian S. 7 years ago on Google • 218 reviews
    Beautiful place to kayak with dolphins, manatee and great fishing!

  • 5/5 Dominique N. 6 years ago on Google • 206 reviews
    Beautiful and peaceful. Wonderful variety of plant and animal life. Calm waters for kayaking and canoeing. If fishing, will need licence and catch and release is encouraged to preserve the animal diversity.

  • 5/5 The Intrepid A. 5 years ago on Google • 77 reviews
    Nice way to beat a weekend rush on the water. Prepare for a 30 minute idle out to the pass. Low clearance bridge, t-tops may be a challenge.

  • 5/5 Zeke a. 7 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Plenty of trout around here.

  • 5/5 Megan C. 6 years ago on Google • 32 reviews
    It's so beautiful here! Dolphins (porpoises, whatever) and manatees are a common sight, great boating, fishing, and relaxing. Florida is best appreciated from the water!

  • 5/5 Fred B. 6 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Great Sunday after noon. Good food, drink and excellent mucus from Stringtown.

  • 5/5 Juan M. 5 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    At this awesome place you can see the most beautiful sunrise every morning it's truly amazing.

  • 5/5 Timothy M. 2 years ago on Google
    Kayaked all around. It was beautiful. We were fishing but not catching. That's okay cause we had a wonderful time. Will be back.

  • 5/5 Steve H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to launch a kayak. Lots of big boats going by. Stiff current to contend with as well. Cheers.

  • 5/5 Dr. Sean S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great scenery and awesome kayak/paddleboard paths

  • 3/5 Michele R. 2 years ago on Google
    We were so sad to see our beautiful preserve still filled with floating and subsurface Lyngbya algae last Sunday 😢


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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