It runs from the Gulf of Mexico via the Caloosahatchee River through Lake Okeechobee and on to the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lucie Canal. Good Sports One popular activity is hiking or biking along the levee around the lake. But boating, fishing and waterskiing are the county's favorite sporting activities. In fact, about 5,000 citizens own boats. Billed as the Speckled Perch Capital of the World, the county's fishermen and women also catch largemouth black bass, bream and catfish in large numbers.
Fishing is good year-round.
It's the big draw for those snowbirds who visit here. Professional guides for hunting and fishing are available. Hot Times in the City Lots of folks here play bingo. Never on Sunday, but every other night residents and visitors can find at least two places in the county to play their favorite game. Card games and volunteering for community activities provide other activity options.