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Venice Fishing Pier: hours, license and rules

As of / last verified: against official sources · Source: FWC: Snook regulations

Quick answer

Hours
24/7, free admission
License
Not required on the pier (City of Venice)
Lines
1 line per person
Shark fishing
Banned (metal leader >4 ft or fighting belt/harness counts)
Address
1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285 (Brohard Park)
Bait shop
Papa's Bait Shop, midway down the pier: daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting

The City of Venice owns the 700-foot pier at Brohard Park, on the south end of Venice island. Papa's Bait Shop sits midway down the pier and is open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting.

Venice Pier rules at a glance

RuleDetail
Fishing licenseNot required on the pier
LinesOne line at a time
Shark fishingProhibited: metal leader >4 ft or fighting belt/harness = shark fishing
BoatsNo boats within 300 ft of the pier
SwimmingNo diving, jumping, swimming or surfing within 150 ft of the pier centerline
Prohibited itemsDogs, glass, tobacco, tents, rollerblades, bicycles
Bait shopPapa's Bait Shop, midway down the pier: daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting

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Where is Venice Fishing Pier?

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Map location: 1600 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285. Source: City of Venice: Fishing Pier (official address).

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Permit steps

  1. No pier license needed. If you fish elsewhere (beach or boat), check whether you need a Florida saltwater license.
  2. Check current FWC rules for your target species before keeping fish.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a fishing license at the Venice Fishing Pier?

No. The City of Venice says no fishing license is required on the pier. You still must follow FWC size, bag and season rules.

What are the Venice Fishing Pier hours?

The City lists the pier as open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with free admission.

Can you shark fish from the Venice Pier?

No. City ordinance bans shark fishing on the pier. Using a metal leader longer than 4 feet or a fighting belt or harness counts as shark fishing, whatever you are trying to catch.

How many lines can I fish at the Venice Pier?

One fishing line at a time, under city ordinance.

Which side of the Venice line is the pier on?

We have not confirmed the pier's exact latitude against FWC's 27°04.727′N boundary, so check FWC's region map before keeping snook or seatrout.

Official sources

Last verified: October 14, 2026.

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Disclaimer: This page is a plain-English summary for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules, seasons and boundaries can change at short notice, including by emergency order. Always check the current regulations on MyFWC.com before you fish.