The beautiful Pine Island urges you to kick off your shoes and surrender yourself to nature's myriad gifts. From marveling at the varied wildlife to canoeing through some of the remotest areas to spending long hours angling for that perfect catch - Pine Island is truly an island that epitomizes relaxation and leisure.
Fishing is the mainstay of Pine Island. A paradise for the anglers, Pine Island is popularly known as the Tarpon Capital of the World. It is here that the sport of tarpon fishing originated in the late 1880s. Other game fish found in Pine Island include snook, redfish, seatrout, grouper, snapper, cobia, mackerel, barracuda, blacktip shark, sheepshead, seabass and many others.
Boating/Cruising
Discover the mysteries of the Pine Island boating and you will come across a treasure cove of secluded anchorages, good marinas, historic inns with fabulous dining, and beautiful state parks.
Nature and Wildlife
Pine Island’s remote and natural environment is home to a rare species of flora and fauna. You will be treated to a glimpse of the bald eagle, osprey, heron, roseate spoonbill, endangered wood stork, egret, brown and white pelicans, woodpecker, ibis, hawks, owls and songbirds.
Kayaking/Canoeing
Kayaking and canoeing are very popular sports in Pine Island. You can enjoy kayaking in the waters of Matlacha Pass and the Pine Island Sound Aquatic Preserve. You can also go canoeing through Jug Creek and see this friendly, beautiful, and laid back paradise island.
