Fishing
March 2025 Venice Jetty Fishing Forecast
March might be the best month for fishing in our area! Stingrays migrate late February, the water warms up and then the fish really start biting. Sheepshead are being caught with sand fleas, break shrimp in half and the sheeps head will bite it.
Sheepshead
Regulations Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
Daily Bag Limit: 8 per person
Vessel Limit: 50 per trip during March and April
*State regulations extend into federal waters.
Season: Open year-round
Hit the docks at night this Month for some good snook fishing cause the water temp warms up.
Snook
Closed season: December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – Aug 31
Slot Limit: Not less than 28″ or more than 33″ total length
Bag Limit: One fish per person per day
When the water temp is between around 68 and 72 the pompano come in through the jetty this month. Have heard stories of good pomp fishing in big pass with school bus yellow silly willy working.
To catch the pompano get yourself a silly willy and a teaser (pink and white jig with a green/yellow teaser work goood), tie them in a loop knot and cast it out as far as possible. Wait for it to hit bottom, count to 5 then start working it in.
Florida Pompano Regulations
Minimum Size Limit: 11″ fork length
Daily Bag Limit: 6 per harvester
Season: Open year-round
Red Fish Regulations
Season: Open year-round
Slot Limit: Not less than 18″ no more than 27″ total length
Daily Bag Limit: 1 fish per person; 2 fish vessel limit
Jennifer with a beast red at the jetty
Bait isn’t in yet, maybe take your cast net to some inland docks to get some.
FWC allows you to drop 5 stone crab pots per saltwater fishing license. Stick some cheap chicken in there and let it set for a few days then pick out some big crabs. Pull a claw off and throw the crab back.
Stone Crab Regulations
Minimum Size Limit: 2 7/8 inches; only claws may be harvested.
Daily Bag Limit: 1 gallon of claws per person or 2 gallons per vessel, whichever is less.
Harvest from egg-bearing crabs prohibited.
State Waters Harvest Seasons: Open Oct. 15 – May 1 (closed on May 2)
You can always find fish around here in the rivers and offshore. Guided kayak fishing available at Jetty rentals at the North Jetty on the south end of Casey Key. 941-525-0117.
