Fire Tower Spring - Punta Gorda, FL
Posted by: rogueblack
N 26° 55.234 W 082° 00.931
17R E 399171 N 2978041
Fish on or just gaze all the way to the bottom of the clear spring.
Waymark Code: WM52QH
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2008
Views: 14
The old Charlotte County Fire/EMS training tower is a familiar site for residents and for I-75 travellers. Few knew about the fresh water spring that was located behind the training tower. The fire department used the spring as a water source and for water-related training exercises, but now that the training tower and station on site has permanently closed, the worn path behind the tower is used by locals who are in-the-know.
The spring is relatively small but can be swam, kayaked, canoed, or navigated with a simple row boat. There is no official launch for craft. The concrete dock is a sufficient place to fish or just gaze all the way to the bottom of the clear spring.
Bass, blue gill, perch and gar are to be had here. Check the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website for regulations on fresh water fishing (
visit link) .
There may possibly be alligators. Remember that gators are only a threat to people when they're over four feet in length or show no intimidation or fear at the presence of people. There are laws that protect them when they are not considered a nuisance. Usually if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone. Use caution and common sense... and don't feed them.