1. Port Charlotte Beach State Park offers a designated swimming area in the Peace River.
2. Lifeguards are not always on duty, so swim at your own risk.
3. The park's calm waters make it suitable for swimmers of all ages and abilities.
4. Swimming is allowed from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
5. There are shower facilities available near the beach for rinsing off after swimming.
6. The warm Florida climate makes this an ideal spot for winter swims too.
7. Swimming aids like floats or noodles can be used but no inflatables due to safety concerns.
8. Beach wheelchairs are also provided by request making water access easier for those with mobility issues.
Boating options within this park include a boat ramp that provides access to the Peace River and Charlotte Harbor. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent one locally for fishing, sightseeing, or wildlife viewing. Kayaking is also popular in the area due to calm waters and abundant marine life. However, it's important to note that there are no rental facilities directly inside the park; visitors must arrange rentals from local providers outside of it.
Enjoy fishing from the pier or shoreline, with species like snook, redfish and spotted sea trout available.
Try your luck at saltwater fly-fishing for tarpon.
For deep-sea enthusiasts, grouper and king mackerel are common catches offshore.
The park's mangrove-lined estuaries offer excellent opportunities to catch sheepshead fish.