Venice · Inshore · Bays & passes

Venice inshore fishing charters

Snook, redfish and seatrout on the bays, passes and mangrove shorelines around Venice.

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Fish the bays, passes and mangrove shorelines around Venice with a local captain for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. Trips run 4, 6 or 8 hours, with the fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait included. Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, to book.

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How to book your inshore trip

Online booking isn’t available for this trip yet. Call us and we’ll book your date.

4-, 6- or 8-hour inshore trips

Call (407) 392-4593

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Saltwater license covered by the captain. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Quick answer

What can you catch inshore fishing in Venice?

Venice inshore trips fish the bays, passes and mangrove shorelines around Venice for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. iOutdoors books 4-, 6- and 8-hour trips with a local captain. The licensed captain covers your saltwater fishing license. These trips are booked by phone: call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.

Prices come from the live booking calendar.

What’s included and what to bring

Included in the price
  • Licensed local captain
  • Boat and fuel
  • Saltwater fishing license (covered by the captain)
  • Rods, reels and tackle
  • Bait
Not included
  • Captain tip (10–20% is customary)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to the meeting spot

What to bring

Polarized sunglassesSunscreenHatLight rain jacketWater and snacksCamera or phone in a dry bag

What’s biting inshore by season

Winter Dec–Feb

  • Redfish and seatrout in the rivers and creeks
  • Sheepshead around structure

Spring Mar–May

  • Snook move to the flats and passes
  • Tarpon start to show late in the spring

Summer Jun–Aug

  • Tarpon and snook
  • Early and late in the day is best

Fall Sep–Nov

  • Redfish school on the flats
  • Snook and trout feed up

Fish you can catch inshore in Venice

Snook, redfish and seatrout. Swipe to see what you could catch.

Illustration of a snook
Inshore

Snook

Common snook

Around mangroves, docks and passes. Seasons and size limits apply.

Illustration of a redfish
Inshore

Redfish

Red drum

On the grass flats and oyster bars, often in shallow water.

Illustration of a spotted seatrout
Inshore

Spotted seatrout

Speckled trout

Over the grass flats, good for families.

Seasons, size and bag limits apply: see the FWC saltwater fishing regulations. Your captain can tell you what you can keep.

Where you’ll fish

Inshore trips fish the bays, passes and mangrove shorelines around Venice.

Meeting spot: we confirm the dock and start time with you when you book.

Venice inshore fishing questions

How do I book?

Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm, and we’ll check dates and book your trip.

How much does an inshore trip cost?

Call us for the price for your date, trip length and group.

What can I catch?

Snook, redfish and seatrout. What bites depends on the season and the tide.

Do I need a fishing license?

No. The captain’s saltwater license covers everyone fishing on the trip.

What’s included in the price?

The licensed captain, boat and fuel, your saltwater fishing license, rods, reels, tackle and bait. Not included: the captain’s tip (10–20% is customary) and food and drinks.

Can we keep the fish we catch?

Size and bag limits apply to many species, and some are catch and release. Your captain can tell you what you can keep on the day.

Is inshore fishing good for kids and first-timers?

Yes. Inshore trips fish calmer, protected water, and your captain sets up the rods and helps every step of the way.

Which trip length should I pick?

4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. Longer trips give the captain time to move between spots and work the tide.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.

Nearby inshore fishing trips

Trips nearby that you can book online with a live calendar.

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