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Fishing in South Venice, FL

Florida, United States

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Top fish species in South Venice

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Spotted seatrout

Lemon Bay

14 in · 1 lb

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Hardhead sea catfish

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Largemouth bass

Lake Zappa

13 in · 1 lb

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Pacific shovelnose guitarfish

Charlotte Harbor

21 in · 1 lb

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Common snook

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Mayan cichlid

Pebble Beach Creek

9 in · 1 lb

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Flat needlefish

Sarasota Bay

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Largemouth bass

Pinehurst Creek

13 in · 1 lb

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Crevalle jack

Sarasota County Coast

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Mayan cichlid

Pebble Beach Creek

12 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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About South Venice fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around South Venice, Florida. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,669 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,043 catches for Common snook, and 2,261 catches for Mangrove snapper.

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7-day weather forecast in South Venice

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Fishing regulations in South Venice

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 17, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in South Venice, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Sarasota County Coast, Lemon Bay, Myakka River, Venice Inlet, and Big Slough.
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