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Venice, FL Fishing Trip — April

Your Venice, FL Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 65°F1.1" rain · 4 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in April

8 species
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
SnookGood
Snook
Various
TarponGood
Tarpon
Various
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
Spanish MackerelGood
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
Gag GrouperGood
Gag Grouper
Various

April Weather in Venice

85°F
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
1.1"
Rainfall
4
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

6 Guides Matched

Angling with Adria Charters, LLC - Angling with Adria Charters, LLC
Angling with Adria Charters, LLC

Angling with Adria Charters, LLC

5(79)Top Rated

Fishing Charter and Boat Tour Venice, FL Contact to Book a Fishing Charter or Boat Tour 954-243-3949

Venice, Florida
Bad habit offshore fishing charters - Bad habit offshore fishing charters
Bad habit offshore fishing charters

Bad habit offshore fishing charters

5(39)Top Rated

We offer the finest fishing experience on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Join us in our fishing charters for full, half day, or overnight offshore fishing trips in Sarasota. Book now.

Venice, Florida
Liquid Lifestyle Charters - Liquid Lifestyle Charters
Liquid Lifestyle Charters

Liquid Lifestyle Charters

4.9(32)Top Rated

This area of the Southwest Florida coast is your gateway to awesome year round offshore fishing. We offer a plethora of fishing charter options that are sure to make for not only a drag screaming day on the water, but also a fun one. Offshore, Grouper, Snapper, & Tarpon Fishing Charters.

BluefishGrouperTarpon
Venice, Florida
Fly Fish Sarasota - Fly Fish Sarasota
Fly Fish Sarasota

Fly Fish Sarasota

5(24)Top Rated

Meet Captain Nate—your laid-back yet expert guide for fly and light-tackle charters across Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, and Charlotte Harbor.

Venice, Florida
Green Water Charters - Green Water Charters
Green Water Charters

Green Water Charters

5(10)Top Rated

Fishing Charters Venice Englewood Florida Captain Matt Glass Grouper tarpon Green Water Charters Fishing Venice Englewood Charlotte Harbor Placida Boca Grande redfish snook tarpon trout snapper grouper cobia king mackeral tripletail permit sharks spanish mackeral flounder jack cravelle Sight seeing tours

freshwaterinshoreSpeckled TroutRedfish
Venice, Florida
Reel Family Charters - Reel Family Charters
Reel Family Charters

Reel Family Charters

5(10)Top Rated

Reel in some family fun with Reel Family Charters, your go-to for fishing, sandbar, and sunset adventures in Venice, Florida! Captain Spencer Trombly is eager to welcome you aboard for an unforgettable experience!

Venice, Florida
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Snook

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Tarpon

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Florida Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$17
Non-Resident$47
Requirements

Required for ages 16-65. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately. Charter trips often include license.

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Species Regulations

Spotted Seatrout
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:15-19 inch slot limit; only one over 19 inches allowed

Certain areas may have different size and bag limits. Check current regulations for specific location.

Red Snapper
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum total length

Open season is typically a limited number of days in the summer; check current regulations for exact dates. Regulations apply in state and federal waters.

Redfish
Season:Year-round, subject to closures
Bag Limit:1 per person per day
Size Limit:18-27 inch slot limit

Certain areas may be closed to redfish harvest. Check current regulations for specific location.

Snook
Season:March 1 – April 30 and September 1 – December 14
Bag Limit:1 per person
Size Limit:28-32 inch slot limit

Must have a snook permit and saltwater fishing license. Harvest is only allowed during specific open seasons.

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