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, & Boating

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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For those preferring to explore our waters in a motorized fashion, consider renting watercraft, or joining a boat club.

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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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