Venice Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Venice

Michael Castaldi
Michael C.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Redfishing has been on fire this time of year they start to school up in big schools of them and we been crushing them and the snook and snapper as well as trout
Michael Castaldi
Michael C. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Redfishing has been on fire this time of year they start to school up in big schools of them and we been crushing them and the snook and snapper as well as trout
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
Fishing in Port Charlotte, Florida
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Frankie Bird
Frankie B.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.
Frankie Bird
Frankie B. Ruskin, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Snook bit has been really shaping up. Lower water temperatures are making these fish start to chew. Big schools of reds showing up and lots of oversized fish.
Fishing in Anna Maria, Florida
Fishing in Anna Maria, Florida
Fishing in Anna Maria, Florida
Fishing in Anna Maria, Florida
Fishing in Anna Maria, Florida
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Joe Burruezo
Joe B.
Tampa, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Hog fish season!
Joe Burruezo
Joe B. Tampa, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Hog fish season!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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William Phillips
William P.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper
William Phillips
William P. Sarasota, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Great trip, Mom, Dad and Son 4 hour inshore Caravelle Jack lots of mangrove snapper
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Tom Knapp
Tom K.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
We have officially entered our fall bite season, redfish have started to school up and the migratory and river tarpon are in the harbor and they are biting! We have been catching many tarpon over 150lbs. The juvenile tarpon bite has been excellent with some beautiful snook mixed in too, come on down to Florida and make some fishing memories that will last forever
Tom Knapp
Tom K. Punta Gorda, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
We have officially entered our fall bite season, redfish have started to school up and the migratory and river tarpon are in the harbor and they are biting! We have been catching many tarpon over 150lbs. The juvenile tarpon bite has been excellent with some beautiful snook mixed in too, come on down to Florida and make some fishing memories that will last forever
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
Fishing in Punta Gorda, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Mangrove snapper biting from the beach 🏖️ in Sarasota 9/21/26. Snook, Black drum and Sheepshead also cooperating.
NO BOAT NEEDED!!!
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Austin Oskey
Austin O.
Placida, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fall Redfish bite is full swing
Austin Oskey
Austin O. Placida, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Fall Redfish bite is full swing
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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Fishing in Boca Grande, Florida
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James Gibson
James G.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.
James Gibson
James G. Sarasota, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
The water temperatures seem to be finally cooling off and the fish are loving it.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Nick Kuhn
Nick K.
Bradenton, Florida
Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing been on fire especially with the cooler temps starting!
Nick Kuhn
Nick K. Bradenton, Florida Reported 2 weeks ago
Fishing been on fire especially with the cooler temps starting!
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
Fishing in Holmes Beach, Florida
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Brian Felton
Brian F.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 3 weeks ago
The last couple of weeks have been a good mix bag of fish. Offshore the Red grouper bite continues to be good on the nearshore ledges along with lane snapper, mangrove snapper, Grunts and Spanish mackerel have moved in. The inshore has been good early morning with a solid reddish bite and snook on the beachs. You can also find mangrove snapper around the bridges and dock, small sheeps head are showing up as well.
Brian Felton
Brian F. Sarasota, Florida Reported 3 weeks ago
The last couple of weeks have been a good mix bag of fish. Offshore the Red grouper bite continues to be good on the nearshore ledges along with lane snapper, mangrove snapper, Grunts and Spanish mackerel have moved in. The inshore has been good early morning with a solid reddish bite and snook on the beachs. You can also find mangrove snapper around the bridges and dock, small sheeps head are showing up as well.
Fishing in Bradenton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Bradenton Beach, Florida
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Recent Venice Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Brandon . He put us on the fish, and was knowledgeable about using the right techniques, and tackle. We also had fish to eat for the rest of our trip ! Thanks Brandon !!!!!

    Ted B. | September 30, 2026

    Trip: Cape Coral Inshore Excursion

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!

    Amy G. | September 25, 2026

    Trip: Fishing Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast. The captain is was attentive and fun to be with. We will definitely do it again.

    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

    Trip: 6 Hour Sarasota Fishing Trip

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    Amazing Will be doing again with Tom. Blown away.

    Danielle J. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent day out on the boat with Capt. Charlie. We caught plenty of fish, threw some back in and had a good time. Capt. Charlie knew his fishing spots. Would definitely go again!!. Thank you Charlie.

    Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

    Trip: 5 HR Inshore Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!

    Richard T. | September 14, 2026

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    Our group booked a six hour trip with Captain Jim and we had a blast. He put us on some good fish and we caught a wide variety to eat for the week.

    Jeff M. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Offshore Fishing

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    We had an amazing time fishing with Capt. Mike today!! Pulled in some nice grouper and red snapper!! Recommend at least a 6 hour trip to pull in big fish! On the way back to shore we had the most comfortable ride sitting in beanbags! Would 100% recommend. Shawn and Christine

    Christine D. | August 26, 2026

    Trip: Sarasota Offshore W/ Capt Mike

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    Captain Chris was amazing! He provided great communication before our iguana hunting trip and during. Captain Chris was great with his instructions for our 10-year old and 8-year old. He was also very considerate and had a great approach to dealing with kids. We saw quite a few iguanas, shot quite a few, and recovered quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend Captain Chris! Very knowledgeable and experienced!

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