What to do and see in Paradise Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Water Sports

Captain Tim Daugherty welcomes angles of all experience levels, children & adults, from the beginner to the seasoned pro. Southwest Florida offers some of the finest backcountry light tackle fishing in the world. The Southwest coast including Estero Bay, Naples, Marco Island, and down through the 10,000 Islands offers some of the finest backcountry light tackle spin & fly fishing in the country. This area lends us pristine bays, mangroves, oyster bars, tidal estuaries, and passes. Our paradise contains miles of shorelines and grass flats attracting some of the best in shallow water fishing. The four most sought after game fish including tarpon, snook, trout, and redfish can be targeted on a year round basis. Backcountry fishing is so popular because it typically offers protected year round calm waters. Whether it's fly fishing the grass flats or sight fishing the white sand beaches and mangroves you are sure to always have an amazing experience out on the water!

Marco Island's premier stand up paddle boarding tour company offers the the ultimate paddle board experience. Owned and operated by Marco Island natives.

You have to see it to believe it! The powerful water jet propels you through the water and in the air. The amazing stability makes it easy to learn. You're flying in minutes! And our Jet Pack experts are there to guide you through your ride.

Wakeboard Naples LLC is Southwest Florida's premier watersports service. Professional instruction by the 2011 Mens World Wakeboard Champion, Nick Cankar. Equipment provided exclusively by Malibu Boats and Ronix Wakeboards.

We will fish the BackWaters and Offshore for all of the best sport fish that Southwest Florida has to offer. Specializing in Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Cobia and Permit to name a few. Come enjoy the premier fishing that Naples has to offer!

Naples Saltwater Adventures is a one-stop-shop for all of your water sport endeavors! Rent a Kayak and hit the trails, or call ahead for our unique guided Kayak and Jetski tours! With a variety of options from exploring the Eco-Life deep in the mangroves, to a pit-stop at our party-barge on Kee Wayden Island, NSA is more than happy to customize your adventurous dreams to reality!

We offer one of a kind combo kayak adventure tours: Sunset Kayak Adventure Tour, Kayak Snorkel & Shell Adventure Tour, 10,000 Islands Ultimate Shelling Kayak Adventure Tour, Mangrove Safari Kayak Adventure Tour! Naples Kayak Adventures is an elite kayak tour agency. We only take 1-6 kayaks per tour during the best tides on the best days at the best times for the best experience possible! We are dedicated to making great memories for you! Join us for the greatest chances to see dolphins, manatees, turtles, a variety of marine life, tropical birds & more! We have amazing amenities such as: Free folder full of photos & a music video (see details)! Free bracelet handmade from a shell you find (see eligible tours)! We outfit you with top notch bona fide comfortable ocean equipment during your tour (Our equipment is stored inside & never used for individual renting)! We are a licensed kayak business in Florida with over 13 years experience in kayaking south Florida’s waters!

Located in the beautiful Bayfront Place in downtown Naples. Extreme offers Segway PT Tours, Pontoon and Deckboat Rentals, Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals as well as Bike Rentals. We also offer Fishing charters and private boat cruises for up to six people. Great place to bring your family for fun activities! Open every day 8:30-5pm.

Port of Naples Marina has all your water sport activity needs and more! The Best Events are on the water and join us for the activity of your choice. We offer the newest fleet of Hurricane Sundeck Sport Boats, Sweetwater Pontoons, Seadoo Jet Skis, Fishing Charters and Live Bait. The Marina is also home to the Naples Princess where you can enjoy daily public cruises, private charters and weddings.

Ture Blue Water Sports is located in N. Naples where we provide kite board lessons, stand up paddle board rentals,eco tours,kiteboarding,wake boarding and surf gear. Also you can look good while your out looking cool on the water with all the hippest beach apparel in town! We pride ourselve on being involved with our community. Please contact us for more information!