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Fishing |
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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.
Contact
a VACC member fishing guide now to schedule your next
charter! |
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Kayaking, Canoeing, &
Boating |
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Golf |
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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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VACC Member Golf Courses Now |
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| Sightseeing
& Tours |
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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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VACC Member Sightseeing Tours Now |
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| Tennis
& Other Activities |
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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 |
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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. |
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