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Fishing 

Venice, which is centrally located directly on the gulf, is the perfect take-off point to access and enjoy an awesome fishery. Depending on the season of the year, there are always different species of fish to catch. Anglers fishing from shore will find all sorts of accessible fishing holes to try their luck. Some of the local hot spots such as the Venice Jettys, Sharky’s Pier, and Caspersen Beach can be very productive during the right tides and time of day. Some of the fish you can expect to catch here will be snook, red fish, sea trout, Spanish mackerel, sheepshead, and flounder. Be sure to ask one of the many friendly local anglers to see what baits are working best. For some real excitement, there is always the option to hire a local deep-sea charter fishing boat and head west of the beaches out on the Gulf of Mexico. Fishing for grouper and snapper is good most any time of the year. Other fish such as kingfish, cobia, black-fin tuna, greater amberjack, Spanish mackerel, dolphin (mahi-mahi), shark, barracuda, tarpon, permit, little tunny, are all caught as they seasonally migrate through our local waters. Whether you enjoy spending time fishing from the many shorelines, or getting on a boat and heading offshore on the Gulf of Mexico in search of larger species of fish, a wide array of choices abound for the avid angler.

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Kayaking & Canoeing

Venice and its surrounding areas have miles of coastline and serene creeks and rivers to keep paddlers occupied! Beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife make our area a kayaker's paradise! 

With plenty of accessible area launches, paddlers are able to see different ecosystems & traverse miles of waterway trails.

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Golf 
A great place to start your day, unwind after a long day, or just enjoy time with friends is on one of Venice's many picturesque golf courses. The area is proud to offer some of the finest courses with a combination of natural attributes, rolling terrain and attractive fairways that any golfer will find challenging. 
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Sightseeing & Tours

The Venice area is one of the most captivating places within the state. Our beautiful coastline is simply picturesque. Abundant with tropical plants, birds and wildlife, there is something to see around every corner! Whether you want to sit back and relax while cruising in a tour boat, or if you'd rather be an active participant in your adventure on a Segway people mover, there's a sightseeing tour available for you and your family!

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Tennis & Other Activities
There are many additional recreational choices in the greater Venice area. The city operates six public tennis courts, well-lit for evening play, in downtown Venice and two at the Pinebrook Recreation Center.
Courtside Tennis Club
(941) 485-2000		 Voted #1 tennis club in Venice 2002-2004. This friendly club has nine har-tru courts and two hard courts, a back board, night lights, and has a clubhouse. Please call for a free guest pass and a great game of tennis!
Plantation Golf & Country Club
(941) 497-1494		 13 Har-Tru courts, full-service Pro shop, U.S.P.T.A. Pro, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, 36 holes of golf in a private country club setting. Equity & non-equity memberships available. Community residency not required.
The South County Family YMCA
(941) 493-6130		 The YMCA features indoor and outdoor activities including fitness and aerobic classes, preschool and after-school child care and summer camp, and offers a gymnasium and Nautilus exercise equipment. The facility has an Olympic-size heated pool, softball and soccer fields, and courts for handball, racquetball, squash, and tennis.
Snook Haven Fish Camp
(941) 485-7221		 Located at the end of East Venice Avenue on the Myakka River, Snook Haven offers visitors a riverside restaurant, boat rides, fishing, and a unique atmosphere.