Hathaway Park is at 35461 Washington Loop Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982, and its county page lists a boat ramp and fishing (Charlotte County, retrieved October 2026). The page phone is 941.505.8686.
Amenities are Boat Ramp, Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddling, Fishing, Horse Trails, Nature Preserve, Nature Trail, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables and Restroom/Portable Toilet. The page links “Park Rules” and “Environmental Park Rules.” Those documents were not read for this post, so check them for fishing restrictions before you go.
The page shows “Free parking” in the pavilion block and gives no ramp fee.
The county’s facility hours PDF lists 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. The PDF zip for this park is 33950, while the park page says 33982.
The 1700 sq. ft. pavilion has 8 tables and seats 80 people at “$20 per hour plus tax,” or $40 per hour plus tax for commercial use. Reservations go through 941.681.3742.
The page does not say where bank fishing is allowed or what species show up. See the Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte pier guide for other options and the license guide for license rules.