Trout and charters in Venice area

I would say 85% of the guides in Venice are exclusive on redfish. They are way more predictable. Closer to the marina. Burn less fuel. Take less time. And use less expensive live bait.

Trout fishing can be feast or famine. And the "tourists" just want guaranteed action. So the charter business has pretty much built itself around the Redfish/Sheepshead fishery.

Lots of times they can be back at the dock by 9 am with happy customers, limits of fish, and burning less than $20 of fuel.

In the fall, with a low river, sometimes they will fish trout when they are close.

It is hard to find guides who will take you trout fishing on the outside this time of year. There are still a few diehards (like the Carter brothers) but they are usually booked up weeks or months in advance.

We used Rivers End Outfitters last November and were quite pleased with them. They’re at Venice Marina.