5 Star Places To Visit in Matlacha, Florida, United States (16)

1. 5.0 Gulf Coast Kayak (547 reviews)
   - Fun time kayak fishing
   Monday: Eco Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Gear Rentals • Stand Up Paddleboarding • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   We had a great time out on the water today with our guide Forrest. He was very knowledgeable and helpful, and put us on some sea trout. Brian was also great to work with, the kayaks were comfortable, stabile, and well equipped. I will definitely go with them again! They have rentals, guided fishing, eco trips, and sunset rides, with reasonable rates! Thanks for the fun outing! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Top Slot Fishing Charters (152 reviews)
   - 2nd round and still the best
   Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Fishing Charters & Tours
   
   
   This is the 2nd time I've booked a 3 day trip with Captain Dayron and I am still impressed with his knowledge and ability to put you on fish. He got my daughter an inshore slam (Snook, Redfish and Sea Trout) her first time ever fishing in saltwater. No tarpon this time, but that's tarpon fishing for you. It wasn't because of anything Captain Dayron did, we jumped two fish that spit the bait. There were tarpon rolling every where it was fantastic. I can't imagine coming to Southwest Florida and not fishing with Captain Dayron, he is worth every penny. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Crushin’ It Fishing Charters (146 reviews)
   - Amazing Charters with Crushin’ It Fishing Charters
   Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Fishing Charters & Tours
   
   
   We had an amazing trip with Captain Anthony that we had to book another trip for the next week and the next time we visit Cape Coral we hope to do another Charter with Captain Anthony because we had an amazing few days of Tarpon, Snook, Spotted Sea Trout, and Red Fish fishing. Captain Anthony was very nice and knew what he was doing and was able to put us all on fish. I highly recommend going through Crushin’ It Fishing Charters because you will enjoy your day on the water with Captain Anthony. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Cw Fudge Factory LLC (78 reviews)
   - Food for your sweet tooth
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   CW Fudge Factory specializes in homemade fudges and candies with a variety of flavors. They are somewhat unique to our area. The delectable candy and fudge creations they have are homemade fresh each day. Unlike some store bought chocolates their delicious little morsels contain no preservatives. William says his chocolates are carefully fashioned from his own recipes and that candy making to him is like an art. He says it is a science with trial and error to devise just the right ingredient for just the right recipe. Everything including temperature and even humidity of the room he is cooking in is carefully controlled to produce a perfect fudge. At CW Fudge Factory you will find a variety of flavors in fudges and chocolate candy. They specialize in fudge but carry a selection of candies, local made jams, jellies and an assortment of Gift Baskets! See more..
   
5. 5.0 Captain Cathy Eagle Boat Tours (64 reviews)
   - The best dolphin tour I've ever had!
   Monday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Boat Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching
   
   
   Captain Cathy gave us the perfect experience! She was very knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife! The boat was perfect and smooth. She was able to call in many dolphins, they enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed seeing them! We did encounter a mom and her baby, Cathy was very respectful of their area and did not disturb them. We had a party of 5 yesterday and there was plenty of room. This was the best dolphin tour we've ever had! Don't pass up the chance to book with Captain Cathy! See more..
   
6. 5.0 Carmen's Kayaks (49 reviews)
   - Outstanding from start to finish
   Monday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Eco Tours • Gear Rentals • Kayaking & Canoeing
   
   
   Fantastic experience with Carmen's. Ellis, the person that assisted us with our kayak excursion, was outstanding while we were coordinating the day and time of our trip. Super friendly and helpful. We will only use Carmen's for our future kayak needs. Thank you for a great day on the water See more..
   
7. 5.0 Archer Airboat Tours (32 reviews)
   - Captain Bob - so much fun!
   Boat Tours
   
   
   Three of us were first time airboaters. We went out on a cloudy, cold, low tide day and had a blast. Bob is an excellent captain and we went in areas where we thought for sure a boat could not float, let alone whip around. We were always in excellent hands with Bob in charge. Super fun. It is clear Bob loves his job - and now we know why. We are all hooked on Bob’s airboat and will do it again. Next time in the sun! See more..
   
8. 5.0 Matlacha Fishing Charters (13 reviews)
   - Fantastic Morning of Fishing
   Fishing Charters & Tours
   
   
   We had a great time w/ Captain Tim. We caught jacks, snooks, and trout. Captain Tim found some dolphin who swam in the wake and were so cool to watch. We’re not experienced and he was very patient w/ us. Highly recommend Matlacha Fishing Charters and Captain Tim! See more..
   
9. 5.0 Matlacha Boating Adventures (11 reviews)
   - Amazing boat local captain
   Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Boat Tours • Boat Rentals • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Speed Boats Tours
   
   
   Captain Will is one of the best captains we have ever been with. His knowledge of the area as well wild life is amazing and very entertaining. He takes his time to explain things while out driving around. He took us to Cabbage Key and then pelican bay . We highly recommend him and we can’t wait to do it again. See more..
   
10. 5.0 Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals (10 reviews)
    - Wonderful tour of the waters of Matlacha
    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Boat Rentals • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Kayaking & Canoeing
    
    
    A great sunset tour, we just had a lovely time. Captain Karl was a superb guide, professional, accommodating and knowledgeable. We learned about the environment, fishing and history of this fascinating community. We saw several dolphins during a beautiful sunset near the mangroves. The views of Matlacha, the fishing boats, the bridge, the mangroves, the dolphins, the sunset. . . . .it was really neat and I would definitely recommend this operator if you have a chance and are in Matlacha. See more..
    
11. 5.0 Mangrove Paddling Company (8 reviews)
    - Kayaking
    This location was reported permanently closed Spent More than 3 hours Gear Rentals
    
    
    The Mangrove Paddling Company is a Watercraft rental business located on the Great Calusa Blueway / Matlacha Aquatic Preserve at The Olde Fish House Marina in Matlacha, Florida. Kayak, Canoe and Paddleboard rentals. See more..
    
12. 5.0 Matlacha Island Shop (7 reviews)
    - Amazing!
    Monday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    
    
    Specialty Shop featuring gourmet & unusual items-food, meat, cheeses, espresso, coffee, ice cream, wine, craft beer, hot sauce, jams, honey, with a retail gift shop which has coastal, nautical & tropical decor, local art, soap, candles, cards, gifts, souvenirs, postcards, magnets, books, T shirts, hats, jewelry & more. See more..
    
13. 5.0 Gulf Coast Guide Service (5 reviews)
    - Fishing will Bill
    Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    Bill is one of the best guides I have ever fished with. Works to make sure you catch fish, and enjoy your day, a true professional. Jim M See more..
    
14. 5.0 Fishing Charters, Inc. (4 reviews)
    - Exceptional Tours!
    Ferries
    
    
    Charters available in the following locations: fort myers - sw florida area, orlando, and sebastian inlet at fishing charters, inc., we dedicate ourselves to bringing customers and captains together for a fishing adventure of a lifetime. All of our boats meet us coast guard standards and our captains are insured, licensed and seasoned professionals. Located in matlacha (pronounced mat-la-shay) island florida, near cape coral in the ft. Myers area, matlacha is a quaint little town between cape coral and pine island. Matlacha has some of the best restaurants in the area for the freshest seafood and all are right on and overlooking the tropical waters of matlacha pass. Most of our restaurants have live bands almost every night, making your dining experience a memorable one. It also has some of the most unique gift shops and local art galleries in the area including the art gallery of leoma lovegrove known worldwide for her art and paintings. We offer inshore saltwater fishing in the ft. Myers sw florida area, orlando area, and sebastian inlet. We have available boats including flats back country boats, bay boats, to a 24 foot tri toon in matlacha, where we have inshore saltwater fishing charters, eco nature tours and dolphin and manatee tours aboard the miss matti. Do you have questions about our charters? Contact us today. The central florida lakes offer some of the best bass fishing in the country. One of the lakes we bass fish is the 18,000-acre, big lake tohopekaliga (big toho), rated one of the top five bass lakes in the country. The current lake record is a 16.5-pound florida largemouth bass. We have several captains with bass boats and bay boats on big lake toho. See more..
    
15. 5.0 Pine Island Adventure Charters & Boat Tours (4 reviews)
    - excellant trip.
    Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    Capt. Jim was very knowledgeable and interesting. didn't rush us at all. will do it again. saved us a table at the restaurant when it was very busy. See more..
    
16. 5.0 Captain Arthur Schmidt Charters (2 reviews)
    - Fly Fishing for Tarpon
    Fishing Charters & Tours
    
    
    Capt Art is superb Fly Fishing guide and nice person. We left in the dark and he had us casting at schools of giant Tarpon within 15 minutes. While our Fly skills are not the best, he provides state of the art tackle and patiently showed us some things to improve out casting. We jumped two huge fish tight at sunup. All in all it was an amazing day surrounded by huge numbers of giant tarpon all day !!! See more..