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Venice bass are biting on higher water since the amount of roseau cane has diminished.

Venice area set up for bumper fall of bass fishing

September 30, 2019 Anthony Taylor

When targeting bass in Venice this fall, anglers should know that the river has changed in more ways than just the fishing.[…]

Monster tripletail taken south of Venice

September 23, 2019 Chris Berzas

Tom Kallam hooked a monster tripletail weighing 35 pounds on Sept. 4 while fishing with Capt. Louis “Rok” Rossignol of Venice Guide Service.[…]

Boats like this one near Pilottown have been running aground on newly formed sandbars that were created when the Mississippi River reached near record-breaking highs earlier this spring and summer. As the river drops, anglers are urged to use caution because of sediment and obstacles deposited during the high-water conditions. (Photo by Sea Tow Westbank)

Mississippi River finally drops — but anglers urged to use caution

August 21, 2019 Patrick Bonin

After months and months of high water, the Mississippi River has finally dropped. That means fishing downriver in spots like Empire, Buras and Venice.[…]

Pull bass from Venice’s ‘jungle’

August 1, 2019 Todd Masson

August marks the month when bass fishing begins to go bananas along the cane stands that seem endless and eternal south of Venice.[…]

Offshore action out of Venice is red-hot

June 12, 2019 Rusty Tardo

Bluewater action is on the menu this month with red snapper, yellowfin tuna, and the most-colorful battler in the Gulf, dolphin.[…]

New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club excited about 2019 season

April 24, 2019 Brian Cope

The New Orleans Big Game Fishing Club expects 2019 to be another great year for their anglers and activities. […]

The captains with Paradise Outfitters have caught seven yellowfin tuna weighing over 150 pounds fishing Venice, Louisiana.

The Beasts of Venice Show Up

March 1, 2019 Ann Taylor

Trophy tuna are finally showing up on the lumps and the good news is they should remain there for the entire month of March.[…]

An unusually high Mississippi River out of Venice this fall has pushed redfishing further away from the dirty water — but the fish are still biting.

Is it spring? It is in Venice

November 29, 2018 Todd Masson

The high Mississippi River has pretty much decimated typical fall fishing spots out of Venice — but here’s where you need to head to still catch plenty of redfish. […]

After October’s high river, Capt. Dustin Bounds suggested starting on the outside and working your way in for Venice reds.

Follow the river for Venice redfish

November 17, 2018 Joel Masson

The fishing in Venice depends on the Mississippi River more than humans rely on oxygen, and a slowly falling, high river in October will shove the November redfish farther from the river, according to Capt. Dustin Bounds.[…]

Five Mississippi men cited for over the limit of redfish

October 17, 2018 From News Reports

Enforcement agents with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries cited five Mississippi men for alleged redfish violations in Plaquemines Parish on Oct. 12.[…]

Avid angler in midst of terribly unlucky streak

October 16, 2018 Todd Masson

Chad Battles is having a string of fishing misfortune. Chad Battles doesn’t have a Sea Tow membership, but after the week he’s had, he’s vowed to change that.[…]

With the Mississippi expected to rise at the end of September, Capt. Brent Roy said he’ll target reds in the bays on the edges of marsh out of Venice.

Old Man River holds all the cards in Venice

September 27, 2018 Andy Crawford

This fall was setting up to be epic for anglers launching out of Venice. The Mississippi River had been nice and low for a couple of months, and its waters were that beautiful shade of green that signals crazy fishing action.[…]

Marsh Man Masson vid: Punching bass and redfish in the face — seriously!

September 21, 2018 Todd Masson

Marsh Man Masson loves this time of year for a number of reasons, but not the least of which is the Mississippi River falls to its lowest levels of the year, and that sucks bass out of their secure hiding spots, and makes them very easy to catch along the roseau cane-lined passes, bayous and canals south of Venice, La.[…]

Video: Consistent redfish action out of Venice

September 12, 2018 Ann Taylor

A very green Mississippi river has sucked the redfish in along the shoreline, according to longtime Venice guide Capt. Boola Landry of Reel Tite Fishing Guide Service.[…]

Capt. Boola Landry likes to target big bull reds like this one with purple or chartreuse soft plastics on a 30-pound fluorocarbon leader a couple of feet under a 4 Horsemen popping cork.

Run with the bulls in Venice

August 19, 2018 Capt. Martha Spencer

Inshore action out of Venice has been consistent this summer, and may be one of the best parts of the state if you’re looking to battle bull redfish.[…]

Clipping packs of commonly used hooks onto a carabiner keeps the terminal tackle at easy reach.

Tackle organization bolsters efficiency

August 15, 2018 David A. Brown

Wherever you hunt largemouth bass, opportunities can rise and fall quickly, so preparation is paramount. An important element of your readiness is the organization of, and easy access to, your terminal tackle. Hooks, weights, swivels, etc. all need to remain conveniently reachable, lest you miss your chance.[…]