Venice Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Venice

Darius Kirschner
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 5 days ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

Darius Kirschner Sarasota, Florida Reported: 5 days ago

Spring is in the air and snook, redfish, and trout fishing is on fire. As well as nearshore cobia , mackerel, snapper, and grouper

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Wayne Johnson
Holmes Beach, Florida
Reported: 6 days ago

Last weeks trips That was my Saturday trip. Friday bass fishing

Wayne Johnson Holmes Beach, Florida Reported: 6 days ago

Last weeks trips
That was my Saturday trip.
Friday bass fishing

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Nick Kuhn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

Nick Kuhn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Tons of big trout and snook hanging around in Tampa bay. Tarpon season is approaching very fast

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The king bite has been good! Tuna Cobia and permit too

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

The king bite has been good!
Tuna Cobia and permit too

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Dustin Lambert
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The king bite has been good!

Dustin Lambert Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

The king bite has been good!

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Brandon Douberly
Bartow, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

The fishing has been phenomenal lately, getting into our spring trends with higher tides and strong bite inshore. Snook, redfish, trout and tarpon have been the big targets along with Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, mangrove snapper and others. White bait is prevalent throughout the sound and that's what these predatory...

Brandon Douberly Bartow, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

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James Willis
Port Charlotte, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

James Willis Port Charlotte, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

We've been under small craft advisory on and off for the last two weeks.

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Marc Laurin
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Inshore fishing is on Fire! The spring Snook, Redfish and trout are all chewing.

Marc Laurin Sarasota, Florida Reported: 1 week ago

Inshore fishing is on Fire! The spring Snook, Redfish and trout are all chewing.

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★★★★★
Very enjoyable charter with over 20 hookups in 4 hours. We requested targeting snook, redfish and any other "filet and release" species. Snook and redfish were abundant although many were short they were a great fight. Highly recommend Captain Andy.
Bonnie K. | April 20, 2026

Trip: 4-8 Hours Inshore Trip
★★★★★
My wife, Carolina, and I, had a great time with Captain Steve! He showed us not only the techniques of catching fish on the West Coast, but also a great time and he is a great showman! Captain Steve definitely knows what he’s doing! We will be back!🙌🎣
Rafael P. | April 19, 2026

Trip: Beach Fishing: Family-Friendly
★★★★★
My wife and I recently booked an afternoon fishing trip with Jose. Jose was very personable and immediately set us at ease. He has a great sense of humor and we laughed throughout the afternoon. More importantly, we caught fish from the beginning of the trip to the end. Jose knows these waters and where to find them. We caught many species (spotted sea trout, sheepshead, redfish, snook, pinfish, a shark, and the elusive triple tail). The sea trout were the most plentiful and made an excellent meal. Thanks Jose for a fun afternoon. We will book again the next time we are in the area!!
Jim L. | April 16, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Trip – Fish And Fun
★★★★★
Great job as a Captain just a windy day Iguanas were not high up in the trees. We did have some shots lower level.
Henry S. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts
★★★★★
Captain Josh was fantastic - he took grest care of my family and I, caught a ton a great fish, and enjoyed the amazing boat. He and his assistant were extremely enthusiastic and were great in teaching my kids about fishing in the Gulf. Great times had by all and would greatly recommend him.
Christopher J. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Nokomis Offshore/Nearshore
★★★★★
Big fun was had by all. Thanks again
Michael K. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Iguana Hunts
★★★★★
Amazing time on the water with Matt. Thank you!
Lisa L. | April 11, 2026

Trip: Fishing Fun In The Florida Sun
★★★★★
We had a great trip with Cpt. Brook. We are definitely rookies when it comes to salt water fishing so he was a big help. He Knew the great spots and was very eager to share his knowledge of the local waters and wildlife habitats. Would recommend.
Sarah P. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Kids And Family Fun Charter
★★★★★
Had a great trip with Jeff and would absolutely recommend him!
Jesse L. | April 9, 2026

Trip: Pine Island Inshore/Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
Not only is he a master of fish, He’s a master of conversation We have a great time and a smooth ride
Landon M. | April 8, 2026

Trip: Sarasota Inshore

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