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Blind Pass
Public beach · Captiva, Florida
Saltwater channel between Captiva & Sanibel islands, lined with beaches renowned for shelling.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Hardhead Sea Catfish, Bay Anchovy, Striped Burrfish and 12 more species.
15 fish species in 20 public records within 2 km of Blind Pass since 2000.
- Hardhead Sea Catfish Ariopsis felis4 records · 2024
- Bay Anchovy Anchoa mitchilli3 records · 2023
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii1 record · 2025
- Gafftopsail Sea Catfish Bagre marinus1 record · 2023
- Striped Mojarra Eugerres plumieri1 record · 2023
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandis1 record · 2023
- Diamond Killifish Fundulus xenicus1 record · 2023
- Atlantic Silverside Menidia menidia1 record · 2023
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- Kingfish Menticirrhus americanus1 record · 2023
- Striped Mullet Mugil cephalus1 record · 2023
- Florida Pompano Trachinotus carolinus1 record · 2023
- Permit Trachinotus falcatus1 record · 2023
- Scaled Sardine Harengula jaguana1 record · 2020
- Gulf Flounder Paralichthys albigutta1 record · 2019
- Atlantic Midshipman Porichthys plectrodon1 record · 2018
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Fish, iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blind Pass?
- Blind Pass is a public beach in Captiva, Florida.
- Can you swim at Blind Pass?
- There is no fixed answer for Blind Pass: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Blind Pass in Captiva, Florida. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Blind Pass rated?
- Blind Pass in Captiva, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 112 reviews.
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Location & Contact
17181 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
Captiva, Florida 33924
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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