Sarasota Coast
Venice Fishing Weather & Tides
The Venice Jetty, the pier, and shark-tooth beaches.
Today on the water
Saturday, July 18Right now it's 75°F and drizzly at Venice, with wind E 6 mph (gusts 11). The forecast high is 84° with a 59% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide4:27 AM (1.5 ft)
- Low tide9:51 AM (1.0 ft)
- High tide3:32 PM (2.1 ft)
- Low tide10:50 PM (0.4 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:46 AM
- Sunset8:25 PM
- UV index7
Fishing Venice
Venice packs a lot into a short stretch: the north jetty at the mouth of the ICW is a snook, redfish, and flounder magnet, the Venice Pier reaches into mackerel and pompano water, and nearshore hard bottom holds grouper and snapper. It's also the self-styled 'Shark Tooth Capital,' so the beaches draw fossil hunters between casts. The jetty current concentrates fish tightly.
Target species
- Snook
- Redfish
- Flounder
- Spanish mackerel
Local tip: The jetty fishes best on a strong outgoing tide as bait flushes out of the pass.
Venice fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Venice today?
- Venice's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Venice Inlet (inside). Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Venice?
- Venice is known for Snook, Redfish, Flounder, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Venice?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Venice Inlet & the Gulf, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Venice right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Venice Inlet (inside)). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.