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Blue tilapia

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Largemouth bass

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Alligator gar

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General info

Portofino Cove is a water located in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Alligator gar, Spotted gar, and Blue tilapia.

Location

26°36′8.1″N 81°49′55.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Portofino Cove, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Alligator gar as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Alligator gar

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

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26°36′8.1″N 81°49′55.8″W
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Cities nearby

Fort Myers

1.2 miles away

Villas

4.2 miles away

Tice

5.2 miles away

Gateway

5.6 miles away

Cypress Lake

6.0 miles away

Buckingham

7.0 miles away

Palmona Park

7.1 miles away

North Fort Myers

8.5 miles away

San Carlos Park

8.7 miles away

Fort Myers Shores

9.6 miles away

Iona

9.9 miles away

Cape Coral

10.5 miles away

Olga

11.3 miles away

Lehigh Acres

12.0 miles away

Estero

12.3 miles away

Punta Rassa

12.4 miles away

Fort Myers Beach

12.9 miles away

Matlacha

14.9 miles away

Alva

15.0 miles away

Charleston Park

17.1 miles away

Burnt Store Marina

17.5 miles away

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FAQ about Portofino Cove fishing

Portofino Cove is a water located in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
26°36′8.1″N 81°49′55.8″W
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