Venice Fishing Pier, Venice: Photos, Reviews & Location

This 700-ft-long pier offers fishing without a license, plus rod & reel rentals & sunset views.

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#4 of 12 Tourist attractions in Venice

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

4.6 km from the center of Venice

Rating breakdown

5 ★78%
4 ★17%
3 ★3%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Venice Fishing Pier?: Venice Fishing Pier is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 2,332 reviews.
How does Venice Fishing Pier rank in Venice?: Venice Fishing Pier is #4 of 12 Tourist attractions in Venice by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Venice Fishing Pier located?: 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285 — 4.6 km from the center of Venice.
How can I contact Venice Fishing Pier?: Website: venicefishingpier.com

Reviews (12)

CJS 2024 Jan 16

Venice Fishing pier is an awesome fishing pier. You won't believe the size if hammerheads that have been caught here. If you are a Florida fisherman and haven't been here, you are missing out. These waters off Venice are ancient shark breeding grounds. That's why Venice is so well known for finding shark teeth on the beach. Divers often find megalodon teeth here as well. Even if you don't fish, this is something to see. You can have lunch at Sharkey's and take a stroll out on the pier.

S. Travelpinkprincess 2023 Dec 26

Schönes Pier. Es gibt genügend Parkplätze. Toller Strand sehr sauber.

Kasey Woolsey 2023 Dec 20

Very pretty and very clean great view we will be back again

Amber Westra 2023 Dec 15

Beautiful spot to visit any time of day & year! The views out over the water are perfect for a nice stroll and especially at sunset time! It's also a great place to take photos above or below the Pier for a one of a kind backdrop! Another favorite place I like to take clients to capture family, engagement & senior shots!

Cassi Coger 2023 Nov 08

Free! Amazing views and you can sift for shark teeth! Restaurants at the base of the pier.

Kerry B 2023 Oct 23

We didn’t do any fishing but had fun watching to see what others were pulling in. The mackerel were biting and we also saw someone pull in a small hammerhead shark! There is a small shop on the pier where you can rent shark tooth sifters, fishing poles, and purchase gifts.

Brandon Ness 2023 Oct 14

Nice pier, fishing doesn't require a license. Saw a bunch of small fish being caught. Turquoise water and beach break. Found 5 shark teeth.

Roberta Kaub 2023 Sep 20

Fishing, beach, tiki bar and Sharkeys restaurant. The facilities with outdoor shower is very nice. Lots of parking.

art hotchkiss 2023 Jun 04

Excellent view, nice breeze, water is refreshing and turquoise blue. Beautiful.

Dick F 2023 May 08

One of the most beautiful places in gulf of Florida. I love this pier especially the restaurant Fins. Gentleman, this is a perfect place to take the lady for a beautiful sunset. I highly recommend it to anyone ! I have yet to fish here but would love too

Miki 2022 Jul 24

Venice Fishing Pier I think is a good pier for walking ..... my opinion as a fisherman I think is very high on the level of the of the sea ...I really enjoyed the beach in the sides instead where the gulf sea looks clean and the seabed has many changes of depth.
the vegetation behind the beach is really lovely and the sand is coarse and slightly dark grain.
to fish advice to avoid weekends or daytime hours because people’s bathing is constant

Works Inspired in Faith Colleen Moore 2022 Apr 21

This was a very nice beach. I have begun a new obsession with photos of waves , an am pleased with the results from this location.
The pier was quiet nice, although the day I went the wind was fierce.
The beach and sand are very nice. There is a restaurant along the beach are. Ate there many years ago and it was good. There are a few cute shops before you get to the pier. Looks like folks were enjoying the fishing, even with the wind.