Venice Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

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Travis Murphy
Bokeelia, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Bite has been solid the past week inshore for redfish, snook and trout and nearshore has been good up to 9 miles offshore for grouper grunts snapper and sheepshead last week when the wind has allowed us to get out there. Everything on shrimp because everything loves shrimp.

Travis Murphy Bokeelia, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Gil Coombes
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

This has been the hottest boat out of Fort Pierce. Mahi have shown up as well as Blackfin Tuna. Sails are also being caught. Bottom fishing has been fire for Jumbo Lane Snapper, Cobia and Triggerfish.

Gil Coombes Fort Pierce, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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Steven Herich
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️

Steven Herich Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Here's some pictures from yesterday and Saturday. We're in season now and looking for my first CE client for 2025. Any help is of course appreciated. 😂🎣🏖️

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Cold water fishing!! We've been using shrimp for the last month now and the crustacean crushers are chewing good! Plenty of eating fish for our guests plus some fun catch and release groupers. Spring is right around the corner as pilchards are beginning to show up and we will be...

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Things seem to be finally warming up a little and the redfish, sheepshead and trout have been loving it. We even were able to find a few snook.

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Gil Coombes
Fort Pierce, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.

Gil Coombes Fort Pierce, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

Some of the biggest Blackfin Tuna we've seen in years. All taken on a new proto type lure that was designed by Mahi Maniacs lures here in South Florida. Our clients went 4 for 12 on these hogs.

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Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 10 months ago

After catching about a dozen snook and a few smaller redfish, I told this angler that the big one is coming. On his next cast after releasing an average sized snook, he got the bite we were looking for. With big head shakes and hard fast runs, I knew this...

Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 10 months ago

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Fantastic day on the water with Captain Alex. I showed up to the dock a little early and everything was already dialed in—the boat was spotless, fully prepared, and stocked with fresh bait he’d caught that morning. Even on a quick half-day trip, we covered multiple areas and switched up tactics, starting with snook along mangroves and docks before moving on to speckled trout and mackerel. Captain Alex struck the perfect balance between being helpful and letting me fish how I wanted. He was always ready to assist, but also encouraged me to bait hooks, handle fish, and stay fully involved. The action stayed steady, and he offered great coaching and insight whenever I had questions. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d absolutely book with him again and look forward to getting back out there soon!
Scott S. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Outstanding experience with Alex and his skills and knowledge. Great day of fishing with everyone in the group catching a ton and we have a great time. Highly recommend!
Mike H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore
★★★★★
Booked a trip with Captain Cole and from the start there was good and timely communication. Brought my two younger boys who had a blast! Cole was patient, answered their 100 questions, and took us to nice spots where we pulled out some nice fish and the boys were thrilled! We had a blast!
Morgan H. | November 25, 2025

Trip: Sarasota Inshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
We had a great trip Taylor!! He was a great captain! We caught LOTS of fish. Super knowledgeable and such a pleasure to be around. We will definitely be calling him when we come back to Florida again. Top notch experience! Caught mackerel, trout, groupers, Jack fish, lady fish, lizard fish, catfish and we saw a dolphin. Thank you for a great experience!
Laura Q. | November 24, 2025

Trip: Inshore Fishing Charter Bradenton
★★★★★
Had lots of fun
Elam P. | November 13, 2025

Trip: 4 Hours Fishing Trip
★★★★★
What an amazing saltwater fishing experience Captain Austin provided my family and I. This trip included my Denise, my daughter, her husband, my grandson, and I. None of us are experienced saltwater fishermen but the Captain put us on fish right away and we all caught plenty all day. My grandson caught a nice red Grouper and a big hog fish and Denise caught 2 big hog fish. It was a great time for us all and thank you Captain Austin for a time together we will never forget.
James L. | November 11, 2025

Trip: Nearshore/offshore
★★★★★
Had an awesome day on the water with Marc. Despite cold and windy weather, Marc worked hard to make sure we caught fish. My niece said it was her “best fishing trip ever!” Will definitely ask Marc to take us out again in the future.
Dan P. | November 3, 2025

Trip: Back Country Fire Up
★★★★★
I had caught almost all nearshore species of fish, but never a hogfish snapper. For my 79th birthday I really wanted to catch one. Captain Alex guided us to a spot where I caught my first one and then a limit of 5!! Captain Alex gave me a great birthday experience.
Mr F. | October 22, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore
★★★★★
Alex was a great captain, very personable! We caught lot of different that we could eat….red fish, snook, snapper, grouper! Highly recommended and would use again!
Tera M. | September 4, 2025

Trip: Bradenton Classic Nearshore
★★★★★
Excellent cruise and service by Captain Jerry
Terry E. | September 2, 2025

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