Venice Fishing Pier (Brohard Park)

Description

Venice Fishing Pier at Brohard Park is one of Southwest Floridas most beloved free fishing piers stretching 720 feet into the Gulf of Mexico with zero entry fee and no fishing license required thanks to the City of Venices blanket pier license. Anglers enjoy a diverse range of species including snook grouper redfish cobia and seasonal king mackerel all from a well-lit pier with an on-site bait shop and the famous Sharkys restaurant steps away. Surrounded by Venices gorgeous beach and park amenities this pier offers an unbeatable combination of great fishing dining and Gulf Coast charm.

Address
1600 Harbor Dr S Venice FL 34285
Nearby Tackle
Papas Bait Shop (on-pier); Cooks Sportland Venice; West Marine Venice
Amenities
Parking, Restrooms, Bait shop (Papas mid-pier), Rod rentals, Night lighting, Benches, Fish cleaning stations, Picnic shelters (6), Showers, Volleyball courts, Sharky's on the Pier restaurant adjacent
Best Season
Year-round; June-October pelagics; Fall mackerel & barracuda; Spring cobia
Fish Species
Snook, grouper, mangrove snapper, redfish, cobia, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, tarpon, sheepshead, pompano, flounder, amberjack, sharks
Hours
24/7 when open; Papas Bait Shop: 6:30AM-9PM daily
Fee
Free; No fishing license required (City of Venice holds blanket pier license)
City
Venice FL
Status Notes
Closed due to Hurricane Milton damage (Oct 2024) - reopening timeline TBD; check City of Venice for updates