Immokalee Florida
Immokalee is the Seminole Indian word for 'my home.' This small town in eastern Collier County is the center of the area's agricultural industry, and Immokalee's farms produce a significant portion of the nation's fresh produce, including tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, citrus and more. Drive down New Market Road any day of the week to check out the Pinhooker's Market, offering fresh produce at great prices. Harvest Farm's Blueberry Store offers fresh baked blueberry products and souvenirs.
Two of the region's top environmental attractions are in the Immokalee area. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 15 miles east of I-75 on Immokalee Road, is the crown jewel in Audubon's sanctuary system and protects the world's largest remaining stand of old growth bald cypress. Recognized internationally as a top bird watching spot, the sanctuary's 2.25-mile boardwalk produces wonderful opportunities year round to view bird and animal life.
Lake Trafford can be found at the end of Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee. This 1,500-acre freshwater lake, an important element in the Everglades ecosystem, is renowned for crappie, bluegill and bass fishing and is also an excellent place to view birds, alligators and other wildlife.
You can find information about Immokalee Florida fishing at www.southwestfloridatravelguide.com. The site is also an excellent source of info about Immokalee Florida accommodations.
