Tarpon Fishing & Spring Training: Where to Stay in Fort Myers
Two of the biggest reasons to visit Fort Myers happen on opposite sides of the same season — world-class fishing and Minnesota Twins spring training — and both are better when you've got a waterfront home for the whole crew instead of a string of hotel rooms. OceanTimes puts your group right on the water, with a private dock, and just minutes from the ballpark.
Fish from your own backyard at the Tarpon Capital of the World
Fort Myers and the Caloosahatchee River sit at the heart of some of the best tarpon fishing on the planet, and OceanTimes is built for it. Launch the boat from the private dock and lift, drop a line off 150 feet of seawall, or push off in a kayak at sunrise. Peak tarpon season runs roughly May through July — bring your crew, keep the boat on the lift, and fish straight from the property. Closer to shore you'll find redfish, snook, and snapper year-round.
The smart base for Twins spring training
The Minnesota Twins hold spring training at Hammond Stadium (Lee Health Sports Complex), about 15 minutes from OceanTimes, with games through February and March. For a group of family or friends following the team down, a 5-bedroom house beats booking a block of hotel rooms — more space, a pool to come home to, and a place to actually hang out after the game. Minnesota snowbirds make it a multi-week trip; the home's size and monthly-friendly setup make that easy.
More than fishing and baseball
Between casts and innings, you're five minutes from downtown Fort Myers and the River District, near the historic Edison & Ford Winter Estates, and a short drive from the Gulf beaches of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva. Check the Fort Myers events calendar to time your trip around a festival or tournament.
Room for the whole crew
Fishing trips and ballgame weekends are group sports. With five bedrooms, four baths, a game room, and the pool, OceanTimes comfortably sleeps 14 — and yes, it's pet friendly with an RV hookup if part of the group rolls in on wheels.
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