City nature park at the west end of Punta Gorda where the Peace River opens into Charlotte Harbor; the main fishing pier, boat ramp and beach area were renovated and reopened in early 2025 after hurricane damage. Good access to harbor flats and mangrove shoreline for snook, redfish and trout. Parking: renovated free lot.
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 · GPS: 26.92730, -82.08630
Yes — Ponce de Leon Park Fishing Pier is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Punta Gorda, Florida. No boat is needed.
Florida residents fishing from shore or a land-attached structure need the free resident shoreline fishing license; non-residents generally need a regular saltwater license. Check current rules at MyFWC.com.
Free.
Ponce de Leon Park Fishing Pier is open posted city park hours.
Tide predictions for Ponce de Leon Park Fishing Pier come from the NOAA station at Punta Gorda, about 1 miles away. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.
Ponce de Leon Park Fishing Pier is located at 3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 in Charlotte County, Florida.
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