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Venice Fishing Pier

Venice, FL · Gulf of Mexico · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A 720-foot Gulf pier at Brohard Park, fully repaired after 2024 hurricane damage and open free 24/7 with no license required on the pier. Papa's Bait Shop mid-pier, cleaning stations and Sharky's restaurant at the base. Spring mackerel and pompano, summer snook and sharks, winter sheepshead. Parking: free lot at Brohard Park.

Fee
Free
Hours
24 hours
Lighted
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
✓ No individual fishing license needed — this pier’s license covers anglers (fees may apply)

Good to know

Open 24 hoursLighted for night fishingRestroomsWheelchair accessibleBait shop on sitePier license covers anglers
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1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285 · GPS: 27.07550, -82.45530

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Venice Fishing Pier without a boat?

Yes — Venice Fishing Pier is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Venice, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Venice Fishing Pier?

No individual license is needed — Venice Fishing Pier holds a pier fishing license that covers anglers fishing from it. Admission or fishing fees may still apply.

How much does it cost to fish at Venice Fishing Pier?

Free.

What are the hours at Venice Fishing Pier?

Venice Fishing Pier is open 24 hours, making it a popular night-fishing spot.

Can you fish at night at Venice Fishing Pier?

Yes — Venice Fishing Pier is lighted for night fishing and open 24 hours.

What is the tide at Venice Fishing Pier today?

Tide predictions for Venice Fishing Pier come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 19 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 Venice Fishing Pier located?

Venice Fishing Pier is located at 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285 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 19 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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