When red snapper are here out of Venice
Red snapper fishing out of Venice, Florida is a summer fishery on the Gulf reefs, ledges and wrecks off the Venice Inlet and New Pass. This page lists named structure with depths, distances and bearings, the two local methods, and the one charter that lists red snapper here. The red snapper guide covers the fish and the wider Gulf; this page covers only what is specific to Venice. The wider picture is in the Gulf of Mexico region guide.
- Season: Summer.
- Departure: Venice Inlet or New Pass, depending on the target.
- Range: From 0.8 nm off the inlet to 30 to 40 miles out.
Where boats run from Venice
Boats bound for the Gulf grounds leave through the Venice Inlet or New Pass, depending on the target, and every bearing on this page is measured from one of them. The table runs from the nearest structure to the farthest.
| Site | Material | Depth | Distance and bearing | Reference point |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Reef Site I4 / Reef 14 | Venice Bridge and Pier | 25 ft | 0.8 nm at 230° | Venice Inlet |
| Venice Reef Sites 1 and 2 | Old bridge materials and concrete rubble | |||
| Venice Reef V-1 to V-5 | Limestone boulders | |||
| Cuda Hole ledges | Ledges | About 9.5 nm at 246° | New Pass | |
| M-9 | Tanks | 60 ft | 15.5 nm at 205° | New Pass Gulf marker |
| M-10 | Upside-down barge and sailboat hulls | |||
| M-11 | Reef balls | |||
| M-13 | Concrete culverts, sites 1 to 5 | |||
| M-15a and M-15b | Culverts, rubble | |||
| Old Barge | Barge | 80 ft |
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
These distances and bearings are for planning only. Our chart layers are not for navigation.
The spread is wide. Reef 14 sits 0.8 nm from the inlet, Cuda Hole is about 9.5 nm out, M-9 is 15.5 nm out, and the longest runs go 30 to 40 miles.
Venice Inlet and New Pass
Reef 14 is measured from the Venice Inlet. Cuda Hole is measured from New Pass, and M-9 from the New Pass Gulf marker. Check which origin a bearing uses before you plot a course.
Nearshore reefs
Reef 14 is the only site here with full numbers: Venice Reef Site I4, built from Venice Bridge and Pier material, in 25 ft, 0.8 nm at 230° from the Venice Inlet. Two more groups sit with it, listed by material:
- Venice Reef Sites 1 and 2: old bridge materials and concrete rubble.
- Venice Reef V-1 to V-5: limestone boulders.
Cuda Hole ledges
Cuda Hole is about 9.5 nm at 246° from New Pass.
The M-series reefs
M-9 is the best documented of this group: tanks in 60 ft, 15.5 nm at 205° from the New Pass Gulf marker. The rest are listed by material:
- M-10: upside-down barge and sailboat hulls.
- M-11: reef balls.
- M-13: concrete culverts, sites 1 to 5.
- M-15a and M-15b: culverts and rubble.
The Old Barge and the 30 to 40 mile grounds
The Old Barge sits in 80 ft. Top Priority Fishing Charters runs 30 to 40 miles out.
Reading conditions at VENF1
The nearest NOAA buoy is C-MAN station VENF1 (Venice, FL), at 27.072 N, 82.453 W. Read its numbers alongside the official marine forecast before choosing a near or far target.
How red snapper are fished off Venice
Light tackle bottom fishing is the local method, and live bait is recommended around wrecks and reefs. Depth for local fishing runs about 49 ft.
Work the structure in the table with those two methods and match bait to the target. For rigs and general technique, see our reef fish guides.
Who fishes for red snapper out of Venice
Top Priority Fishing Charters lists red snapper. It runs a 34 ft Yellowfin center console, names Capt. David on its site, and fishes 30 to 40 miles out.
FAQ: red snapper fishing out of Venice
How far do boats run for red snapper out of Venice?
Structure starts 0.8 nm from the Venice Inlet at Reef 14. Cuda Hole is about 9.5 nm and M-9 is 15.5 nm from the New Pass references, and Top Priority runs 30 to 40 miles out.
What depth do anglers fish off Venice?
About 49 ft is the general local depth. Named examples are Reef 14 at 25 ft, M-9 at 60 ft and the Old Barge at 80 ft.
What is the closest reef to the Venice Inlet?
Reef 14 (Venice Reef Site I4). It is Venice Bridge and Pier material in 25 ft, 0.8 nm at 230° from the Venice Inlet.
Which pass do the bearings use?
Reef 14 is measured from the Venice Inlet. Cuda Hole is measured from New Pass, and M-9 from the New Pass Gulf marker.
Which buoy should I check before running out of Venice?
NOAA C-MAN station VENF1 at 27.072 N, 82.453 W. Read it with the official marine forecast.
Which charter lists red snapper out of Venice?
Top Priority Fishing Charters. It runs a 34 ft Yellowfin center console with Capt. David, and fishes 30 to 40 miles out.
