Shore Access Charlotte County

Gilchrist Park (Punta Gorda)

Address: 400 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

About this location

Free to fish and open to the public.

Roughly 12 acres of Charlotte Harbor waterfront with a fishing pier and a waterfront gazebo.

Shoreline fishing off the wooden pier into Charlotte Harbor for snook, redfish and trout, weather and season permitting.

A Florida saltwater fishing license is required.

Fishing here requires a valid Florida fishing license unless you qualify for an exemption, see our regulations page. Hours, fees, and access rules change; call ahead or check the official site before visiting.

Sources

City of Punta Gorda: Gilchrist Park