If you're an experienced boater, you may prefer to rent your own craft from one of the islands' marinas. The Blind Pass Bridge is often lined with determined anglers. Tour boats and charter guides head for the upper islands for shelling, fishing, sunning and lunch, and they are recommended for first-timers without boating experience. VCB More experienced sailors can rent a powerboat and set out on their own, equipped with a chart and a sense of adventure.
Local guides are particularly helpful when it comes to fishing.
They're out on the water daily, and they know the habits and feeding patterns of area fish and wildlife. Rules and regulations on size and bag limits plus open and closed seasons change. Most bait stores distribute free lists published by the Florida Marine Fisheries Commission. The Tax Collector's office and bait shops list criteria for residency. All rights reserved worldwide.