Whether you fish, cruise, or just anchor up on a sandbar, Venice delivers. It's a calm, sun-soaked stretch of the Suncoast built for relaxed days on protected water, threaded by the Intracoastal Waterway, Venice Inlet, and Roberts Bay. The headline species — Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout — draw anglers from across the state, and 9 nearby ramps keep the water within easy reach.
Top ramps around Venice
- Curry Creek Preserve (West) Kayak Access · Fresh · Curry Creek
- Higel Marine Park Boat Ramp · Salt · Roberts Bay
- Legacy Park Paddlecraft Launch Ramp · Salt · Roberts Bay
- Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock · Fresh · Myakka River
- Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Kayak Launch · Fresh · Myakka River
- Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft Launch · Fresh · Myakka River
- South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance) · Salt · Lemon Bay
- T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch · Fresh · Myakka River
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What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Spring and summer tarpon and sharks; year-round inshore.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is St. Petersburg. Today's predicted tides:
High tide
3:40 AM
2.003 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:21 AM
0.921 ft (MLLW)
High tide
3:29 PM
2.51 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
10:03 PM
0.75 ft (MLLW)
Full 7-day St. Petersburg tide chart →
Ramp locations from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Tide data from NOAA Tides & Currents. Species and seasonal notes are general guidance — always check current FWC regulations and seasons.