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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Boca Grande

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Inshore, River, Flats in Placida

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Everything to Know About Booking a Venice tarpon fishing charter

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 46 tarpon trips in Venice, and the most popular trips in the area are After Hours Sight Fishing guided by Nate, Fly Fishing Boca Grande guided by Rex, and Tarpon Trip - 25’ Sea Born FX25 guided by Tim.

Our guides in Venice are rated a 4.83 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 tarpon guides / fishing lessons in Venice? Check out our beginner and family friendly tarpon guides in Venice.

What types of tarpon fishing charters are common in Venice?

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

The most common fishing techniques in Venice are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and drift fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do Venice tarpon fishing charters cost?

Prices for tarpon in Venice can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,020, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Venice is $762. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Venice is $1,313.

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 tarpon fishing in Venice?

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Venice is summer, and most anglers book their trips 48 days in advance.

Do I need a Venice fishing license for tarpon and what are the bag limits for tarpon 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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Alex was a fantastic guide! Put us on fish at every stop and was very thorough, professional and really an awesome guy/Captain. And we left with a huge bag of speckled trout and mangrove snapper. Can't wait to have fish for dinner!!!!!

    Peter K. | July 31, 2025

    Trip: Bradenton Classic Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time out fishing with Kyle. We had a short two hour trip and he was able to get us on some fish and the kids had a great time.

    Ralph K. | July 4, 2025

    Trip: The Local Trip

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