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Venice, Louisiana
Inshore Fishing Charters in Venice, LA
11 inshore guides in Venice, Buras and the Plaquemines Parish marinas that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Venice inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Adventure Charters
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Cajun Fishing Adventures
35427 LA-23, Buras, LA 70041
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Fish Venice Charters
140B Cypress Cove Road, Venice, LA 70091 (departs Cypress Cove Marina)
Targets: Tuna, Wahoo, Swordfish, Speckled trout, Redfish
FishN La Venice Fishing Charters and Lodging
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper, Redfish, Speckled trout, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Swordfish, Blue marlin
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Charters
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Red snapper, Cobia, Grouper, Amberjack
Saltgrass Outdoors
31853 Hwy 11, Buras, LA 70041
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder
Super Strike Charters
Venice
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Blue marlin, Mahi-mahi, Swordfish, Red snapper, Amberjack, Grouper
Tuna Town Fishing (Intensity Offshore Outfitters)
330 Cypress Cove Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Swordfish, Marlin, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper
Venice Charters Unlimited
Venice
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Blue marlin, Tuna
Venice Guide Service
237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, Tripletail, Snapper, Cobia
The Venice Lodge & Pelican Charters
41252 Highway 23, Buras, LA 70041
Targets: Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled trout, Flounder, Black drum, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 13 operators: Venice fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Venice at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Full day (8 hours or more) – 2; Overnight or extended – 1.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Speckled trout, Wahoo, Swordfish, Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper, Mahi-mahi, Cobia.
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 11 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Venice fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Venice: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Venice?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Wahoo, Swordfish, Yellowfin tuna, Red snapper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Venice?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Venice also runs offshore trips: 9 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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