Left out this morning from Venice Marina and went exactly where I knew I shouldnt. When I came out into the open bay it was about what I figured....ROUGH. Turned south and went down into a little bay I have been fishing the last couple days and found good clean water and biting fish. REALLY GOOD biting fish! I had to spend the entire morning fighting off boats that I dont even know how they found their way there. I'm drifting in open water and they come drop anchor 50 yards in front of me! COME ON! YOU DONT DROP ANCHOR ON SCATTERED FLATS FISH!!! Well anyway.... It didnt stop us from catching a limit of Venice slabs. Had a dozen go over 4 pounds! Despite the constant winds from EVERY direction, the fishing is really good. If you come down here, PLEASE be considerate of the other fisherman in the area and what they are doing. All our fish were caught on Live shrimp under a PARADISE POPPER. We tried plastic and it wasnt even close.

Spring is full, but still some prime Summer and Fall dates available. Getem while the gettins good! REEL SHOT GUIDE SERVICE 985-969-0810

Fish Species: Speckled trout and redfish
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About The Author: Captain Brandon Carter

Company: REEL SHOT GUIDE SERVICE

Area Reporting: Venice, Louisiana

Bio: I am Captain Brandon Carter, owner of REEL SHOT GUIDE SERVICE. We specialize in light tackle fishing for REDFISH, SPECKLED TROUT, FLOUNDER and other species. We are the most prolific guide service on the Gulf coast. Venice is home to the best fishing in the WORLD.

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