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North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet)

Nokomis, FL · Venice Inlet / Gulf of Mexico · Jetty
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

The north side of Venice Inlet at the south tip of Casey Key, where anglers fish the rock jetty and adjacent beach in strong tidal flow. One of the county's best land-based spots for snook, redfish, mackerel, pompano and sheepshead — especially important while the South Jetty across the inlet stays closed. Parking: free lot at the park.

Fee
Free
Hours
6 AM–10 PM
Lighted
Restrooms
Yes
Florida anglers fishing from shore or a structure attached to land need the no-cost resident shoreline fishing license (or a regular license for non-residents). Details at MyFWC.

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1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 · GPS: 27.11340, -82.47000

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) without a boat?

Yes — North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) is a land-based fishing spot (jetty) in Nokomis, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet)?

Florida residents fishing from shore or a land-attached structure need the free resident shoreline fishing license; non-residents generally need a regular saltwater license. Check current rules at MyFWC.com.

How much does it cost to fish at North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet)?

Free.

What are the hours at North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet)?

North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) is open 6 AM–10 PM.

What is the tide at North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) today?

Tide predictions for North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 16 miles away. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) located?

North Jetty Park (Venice Inlet) is located at 1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Tides — Sarasota

Sun, Aug 2
3:53 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
10:08 AMLow · 0.8 ft
3:28 PMHigh · 2.1 ft
10:43 PMLow · 0.5 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4:16 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:04 AMLow · 0.7 ft
4:23 PMHigh · 1.8 ft
11:07 PMLow · 0.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Sarasota, about 16 mi from this ramp. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

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