Dirtrider,
Grew up near there and floated this stretch several times. I would guess there isn't enough water to float now. We used to put in half way between charity and hico and that was a good days float. I don't think the put in half way between is public now. Lot of fish to be caught on that stretch to be sure.
Wanted to pass along a little info. Caught a limit today, mostly in 10 feet of water on minnows. Not much right on the bank. Bite was really good about 5 PM on. Good luck
I've used Steve Waugh on a few trips. Steve is a native and knows the area well. Shallow water only, snook, redfish tarpon etc. We usually stay on Captiva and he meets me there. His website is www.captainsw.com.
Put in at mill creek and fought the wind. Caught one good one on a wiggle wart that weighed five and a half in ten feet of water. Water temp right at 50. There were more there just couldn't fight the wind.