Venice Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Charters

Venice Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Charters

Best Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Charters in Venice

Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Venice

Yellowfin Tuna
  • Size 15 to 150lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Excellent
  • Habitats Offshore

(Thunnus albacares)

Yellowfin Tuna are one of the most famous and prestigious offshore predators – their reputation as great fighters as well as fantastic fish to eat is hard-won. In Venice, Tuna fishing is what the place revolves around - fishing for this great beast is a proud local tradition.

 

Why Come Here?

Venice is blessed with an excellent location when you want to target Yellowfin Tuna. This is one of the few places in the world that boasts year-round fishing for this species. However, the best fishing starts ‘round December and lasts throughout the winter until March. Tuna are all over the area, sometimes they can be caught as close as 5 miles off the shore, though usually you can expect a one-hour boat ride to the fishing grounds.

Natural phenomena don’t end with the year-round fishing you have here. This area has another trick up its sleeve – the “Midnight Lump”. Unofficially, “the worst-kept secret in Louisiana”, this is a natural plateau found roughly 50 miles southwest of Venice. These waters, also known as the “Sackett Bank,” are around 200-250 feet deep, with the surrounding area being at a depth of 400+ feet. Smaller fish get caught in the current on top of the plateau and big Yellowfin Tuna stalk the outskirts chomping up all smaller fish. Chumming the water will draw the big boys in, but don’t think it’s that easy. Newcomers are advised to hire a seasoned captain to guide them as the waters can get quite rough here. The “Lump” is usually fished December through March.

 

What To Know

Outside of the “secret” fishing spots, following shrimping boats usually brings the best results. As the boats discard all non-shrimp catch when they bring their nets in, predatory fish have learned to follow them. Once you spot a shrimping fleet, ready your chum buckets (you need quite a solid offering to draw the fish away) and start spraying. With a little luck, the Yellowfins won’t be able to resist and will dart your way.

The equipment you should bring with you must be very sturdy. You’ll fight big predatory fish, so fishing belts and high-test lines are recommended. Don’t forget to grab wire leaders and bring braided line, or you may lose your fish before the fight even begins. Yellowfins love live bait, so combining live bait with chum is a tried-and-true method.

Venice Yellowfin Tuna Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Yellowfin Tuna fishing in Venice varies slightly throughout the year. High season is January to April and September to December. Low season is May to August. There is no closed season.
Venice
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Based on 28,443 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Venice

Get a local guide like Rich at Blue Line Charters to take you out and put you on fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get a local guide like Rich at Blue Line Charters to take you out and put you on fish.
Blue Line Charter Service
Blue Line Charter Service
Venice is not your typical family tourist stop. Lodging and food options are minimal. One of my favorite places because of this but, prepare accordingly.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Venice is not your typical family tourist stop. Lodging and food options are minimal. One of my favorite places because of this but, prepare accordingly.
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
It used to be a great time to fish but itโ€™s not like it used to be. If I was a first time angler Iโ€™d wait until October to fish for tuna behind the shrimp boats.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
It used to be a great time to fish but itโ€™s not like it used to be. If I was a first time angler Iโ€™d wait until October to fish for tuna behind the shrimp boats.
Salty Hooker SportFishing
Salty Hooker SportFishing
september was good but have to watch weather, it rained heavy on us for short period both days. you can bring a cooler to put your cut up fish in, use frozen ice paks and youโ€™ll get through TSA or put on plane as checked luggage. far cheaper than trying to ship
Excellent
5.0 / 5
september was good but have to watch weather, it rained heavy on us for short period both days. you can bring a cooler to put your cut up fish in, use frozen ice paks and youโ€™ll get through TSA or put on plane as checked luggage. far cheaper than trying to ship
Tiger's Den Charters
Tiger's Den Charters Ashland, Virginia
Itโ€™s a great atmosphere at the dock! The fish are there, Venice is a hot spot!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s a great atmosphere at the dock! The fish are there, Venice is a hot spot!
Pelican Charters โ€“ 41'
Pelican Charters โ€“ 41' Mont Belvieu, TX
Great place to learn or exercise your skills. Good place for experienced and novice anglers. You gotta go!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great place to learn or exercise your skills. Good place for experienced and novice anglers. You gotta go!
Got To Fish
Got To Fish Orlando, Florida
Great weather, even better fishing. May was perfect time where it was hot, but no bugs out
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great weather, even better fishing. May was perfect time where it was hot, but no bugs out
Southern Access Charters
Southern Access Charters Fayetteville, AR
Venice is full of charters and has excellent fishing. Charters are one piece of the experience, the Marina operations (food, lodging, etc) is another. Venice marina lodging is rustic, to say it nicely.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Venice is full of charters and has excellent fishing. Charters are one piece of the experience, the Marina operations (food, lodging, etc) is another. Venice marina lodging is rustic, to say it nicely.
Southern Addiction Outfitters
Southern Addiction Outfitters Newburg, MO
New to offshore . . . Trust your captain Experienced offshore . . . How you fished before there is different here, trust your captain
Excellent
5.0 / 5
New to offshore . . . Trust your captain Experienced offshore . . . How you fished before there is different here, trust your captain
Calcutta Gold
Calcutta Gold Lisbon, WI
Ask the research living accommodations and ask the the Captain about living accommodations Ask about fishing license
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Ask the research living accommodations and ask the the Captain about living accommodations Ask about fishing license
Captain Morgan Charters
Captain Morgan Charters Humble, TX
Lagniappe Chaters and Captain Scott Pelas is my top choice and he should be yours!!! Tight Lines
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Lagniappe Chaters and Captain Scott Pelas is my top choice and he should be yours!!! Tight Lines
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters Orlando, FL
Contact your boat captain and bring all the items on the recommended list for a great fishing day.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Contact your boat captain and bring all the items on the recommended list for a great fishing day.
Tails Up Offshore Fishing Charters
Tails Up Offshore Fishing Charters Glenwood, AR
Be prepared for a longboat ride, but worth the trip. Beautiful water and weather the first of May. Can't wait to go back
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared for a longboat ride, but worth the trip. Beautiful water and weather the first of May. Can't wait to go back
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters Post, TX
Be prepared to change up species of fish your looking for, if it's edible - eat it!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to change up species of fish your looking for, if it's edible - eat it!
Captain Morgan Charters
Captain Morgan Charters Custer, MI
Make sure you know what your getting in to. This is not your typical fish catching. It can be hard work, but with the right guide it helps a lot.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you know what your getting in to. This is not your typical fish catching. It can be hard work, but with the right guide it helps a lot.
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters Festus, Missouri
Book and stay through the Port Eads Marina, High Adventure Outfitters. It is out of this World.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book and stay through the Port Eads Marina, High Adventure Outfitters. It is out of this World.
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters Fairhope, Alabama
Call Captain Scott Pelas to book a professional fishing trip. Bring plenty of drinks and snacks. Have a good time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call Captain Scott Pelas to book a professional fishing trip. Bring plenty of drinks and snacks. Have a good time.
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters
Louisiana Lagniappe Charters United States
Be prepared. Be prepared for all that need be on the water: food, beverages, weather,...and be prepared to have fun.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared. Be prepared for all that need be on the water: food, beverages, weather,...and be prepared to have fun.
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters United States
Bring some aspirin, because if you get onto big yellowfin tuna your whole body's going to be sore from the fight.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring some aspirin, because if you get onto big yellowfin tuna your whole body's going to be sore from the fight.
Captain Cook Charters
Captain Cook Charters Middletown, Connecticut

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