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Everything to Know About Booking a Venice live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Venice with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 67 live bait fishing trips in Venice, and the most popular trips in the area are 8hr Offshore Fishing guided by Spencer, Tarpon Full Day (6hr) guided by Yanni, and Backbay Fishing Trip guided by Michael.

Our guides in Venice are rated a 4.89 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Venice? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Venice.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Venice?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Venice as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Venice are: 1. tarpon, 2. black drum, 3. blacktip shark, 4. cobia, and 5. gag grouper.

How much do Venice live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Venice can range anywhere from about $600 to $3,700, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Venice is $931. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Venice is $2,203.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in Venice?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Venice is spring, and most anglers book their trips 48 days in advance.

Do I need a Venice fishing license and what are the bag limits in Venice?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Venice, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Venice. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Venice.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Tony's the man went out with myself and 2 boys and had a blast catching multiple species of fish 🐟 and cant wait to go again ! sea trout, reds , snapper, snooks and tarpon are what we had on the mission and he even cut us up some to take home to cook on the grill

    Lyle K. | August 12, 2025

    Trip: Bountiful Backwaters Of Sarasota

  • ★★★★★
    Good time! The boat ride was fabulous. We were able to assist a boat taking on water. We call the Coast Guard.

    Andrew A. | August 7, 2025

    Trip: Prestige Anna Maria Sound

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