The Fort Myers Boat Show is coming back to the downtown waterfront, November 12–15, 2026, and it is the one show all year that happens in our own backyard. Fish Tale Boats is a Fort Myers company first, so this is the show we plan our whole year around.
See Fish Tale Boats at the Fort Myers Boat Show, November 12–15, 2026
This is our home show. Our headquarters and service center are a short drive from the show grounds, and our team treats this weekend as the biggest one on the calendar. If you have been thinking about a new boat, a pre-owned boat, or you just want to see what is on the water this year, this is the show to walk.
Below is what you need to know before you go, plus what we are bringing.
Show details
- Where: Downtown Fort Myers / City Yacht Basin, City Yacht Basin, Fort Myers, FL
- When: November 12–15, 2026. Show hours are posted by the organizer — check the show's website before you go.
- Admission: Admission is set by the organizer — current pricing is on the show's website.
- Parking: Parking and shuttle arrangements are set by the organizer — check their site before you head over.
- Organizer: MIASWF / Go Boating Florida
What makes the Fort Myers show different
Plenty of shows put boats on trailers in a parking lot. This one puts them in the water, which means you can step aboard and get a feel for the layout before you ever talk numbers. It is a different kind of shopping than scrolling photos online.
It is also the show where you will find our team out in force rather than a single rep sent to represent us. It is happening in our own city, on our own stretch of water, so we bring the people who work with Southwest Florida boaters every day of the year, not just show weekend.
What we're bringing
Fish Tale Boats is an authorized new dealer for Grady-White, Robalo, Chaparral and Premier Pontoons.
Grady-White
Grady-White has awarded Fish Tale Boats its Admiral Award 20+ times, and it shows in the fit and finish the moment you step aboard. Their center consoles and dual consoles are built for Southwest Florida water from the bay out to blue water.
Robalo
We are the #1 Robalo Dealer Worldwide — 8-Time Winner, and their range runs from compact bay boats to hulls built for a longer run offshore.
Chaparral
Chaparral brings the sport boats and bowriders that make sandbar days and pulling tubes easy. If your boat needs to work for the whole family on a Saturday afternoon, this is the brand to walk first.
Premier Pontoons
Premier Pontoons has changed what people expect out of a pontoon boat. Come see the layouts, the seating and the finish work in person — they photograph well, but they are better in the flesh.
Our display location is posted on the show map — look for the Fish Tale Boats display when you arrive.
The exact models on display are set closer to the show — ask us ahead of time if there is something specific you want to see.
Bring your trade-in details
If you are thinking about trading in while you are at the show, it is worth knowing that in Florida a trade-in's value comes off the price of a new boat before sales tax is calculated, so a trade-in is worth more to you than the check you would get selling it privately. That is one more reason to bring the details with you instead of waiting.
- Hull identification number (HIN)
- Engine hours
- Recent service history, if you have it
- A few current photos, inside and out
Bring what you have, even if it is not everything on that list. Our team can work with what you have got and walk you through the rest on site.
Tips for the weekend
- Wear shoes you are comfortable stepping onto a boat deck in. Flip-flops and boat decks do not mix well.
- It is Southwest Florida, so bring sunscreen and a hat even if the forecast looks mild.
- Bring water. You will be on your feet and outside for most of the visit.
- Decide before you go which boats or brands you most want to see, so you are not trying to cover everything at once.
- If you want a quieter, slower look without the weekend crowds, a weekday morning is the move.
- Check the organizer's website before you head out, in case hours or details change closer to the show.
See you on the docks
This show is personal for us — our city, our water, and our whole team out on the docks for the weekend. Come find us, step aboard a few boats, and ask us anything. If you are already working with one of our salespeople on a boat, ask them about tickets before the show.
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