Fishing Reports by Captain Damon McKnight
About The Author: Captain
Company: Superstrike Charters
Area Reporting: Venice Louisiana Offshore
Bio: Captain Damon McKnight was raised on the water and learned what it takes to catch fish at a very young age. He has been a full time charter boat captain for the past 8 years and has been featured in SportFishing Magazine, Saltwater Sportsman Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Marsh and Bayou, ESPN TV, Lousiana Sportsman, and local TV shows and Newspapers. Followed by his love of the water and his fishing experience, one of the most important things he attributes to his success is that he gets to fish in Venice, Louisiana. The Best Fishing in the World
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Fishing Offshore Venice, La. (5/04/2009)
[Venice,LA] The weathe patterns thru April wer some of the windiest I can remember. Now that we are moving into May the winds are starting to lay down and the weather is cooperating more. The fishing is heating up as well as you will be able to see from this report.
[Venice,LA] The weathe patterns thru April wer some of the windiest I can remember. Now that we are moving into May the winds are starting to lay down and the weather is cooperating more. The fishing is heating up as well as you will be able to see from this report.
Wahoo Fishing Is Incredible In Venice Louisiana (1/13/2009)
[Venice,LA] The winter fishing patterns are still proving to be right on schedule. The amount of wahoo in our area has just been incredible. They are eating just about anything you throw out. Amberjack are plentiful as well as we are catching plenty of them as well
[Venice,LA] The winter fishing patterns are still proving to be right on schedule. The amount of wahoo in our area has just been incredible. They are eating just about anything you throw out. Amberjack are plentiful as well as we are catching plenty of them as well
Offshore Venice, La. (12/26/2008)
[Venice,LA] The tuna and wahoo fishing is at its best this time of the year. Weather can be a bit unpredictable but along with that comes some incredible offshore fishing.
[Venice,LA] The tuna and wahoo fishing is at its best this time of the year. Weather can be a bit unpredictable but along with that comes some incredible offshore fishing.
Fishing Venice, La. (10/22/2008)
[Venice,LA] This October has proved to be windy once again this year. Some years we get a break and some we don't. Although it has been windy the fishing has been on fire. Lots of tuna and other assorted species.
[Venice,LA] This October has proved to be windy once again this year. Some years we get a break and some we don't. Although it has been windy the fishing has been on fire. Lots of tuna and other assorted species.
After An Active Hurricane Season Venice Louisiana Fishing Is Back (10/05/2008)
[Venice,LA] After a very active tropical season we are finally back in full swing. Although we had very little damage the weather did halt any fishing activity out of Venice for just about the entire month of September. Fortunately to say things are normal and we are back to fishing as usual.
[Venice,LA] After a very active tropical season we are finally back in full swing. Although we had very little damage the weather did halt any fishing activity out of Venice for just about the entire month of September. Fortunately to say things are normal and we are back to fishing as usual.
Offshore fishing Venice, La. (8/19/2008)
[Venice,LA] The tuna fishing is about as steady as it gets. The weather has not been the greatest for August but we have been able to fish thru it. Overall the tuna bite is about as good as it gets.
[Venice,LA] The tuna fishing is about as steady as it gets. The weather has not been the greatest for August but we have been able to fish thru it. Overall the tuna bite is about as good as it gets.
Deep Sea Fishing Louisiana (6/02/2008)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The weather is starting to cooperate. It is a good feeling to know that you are going to have a good day of fishing before leaving the dock.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The weather is starting to cooperate. It is a good feeling to know that you are going to have a good day of fishing before leaving the dock.
Venice Louisiana Fishing (4/26/2008)
[Venice,LA] The weather is finally showing more and more of a summer time pattern which means less wind and more fishing days. This past week the tuna have really cooperated giving us a chance to fish like we are use to.
[Venice,LA] The weather is finally showing more and more of a summer time pattern which means less wind and more fishing days. This past week the tuna have really cooperated giving us a chance to fish like we are use to.
Venice La. Fishing (4/12/2008)
[Venice,LA] The weather patterns have been horrible this year to say the least. A lot of wind has kept us at the dock more than I would prefer. When you can get out, the fishing is well worth it.
[Venice,LA] The weather patterns have been horrible this year to say the least. A lot of wind has kept us at the dock more than I would prefer. When you can get out, the fishing is well worth it.
Fishing Venice, La. (3/30/2008)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been tough lately. Not due to fish not biting, but weather problems. The weather this time of the year can go both ways. So far it has been very windy.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been tough lately. Not due to fish not biting, but weather problems. The weather this time of the year can go both ways. So far it has been very windy.
Offshore Venice Louisiana (3/10/2008)
[Venice,LA] The weather has been less than fishable most days. March is just one of those months you never really know what the weather will do until that day. The fish are out there, but, the weather has been holding us back a little
[Venice,LA] The weather has been less than fishable most days. March is just one of those months you never really know what the weather will do until that day. The fish are out there, but, the weather has been holding us back a little
Wahoo and A.J.'s (2/28/2008)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been up and down. One day good, one day bad. But never do you go out and not catch anything. We are truly blessed with a great fishery.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been up and down. One day good, one day bad. But never do you go out and not catch anything. We are truly blessed with a great fishery.
Venice Louisiana (2/12/2008)
[Venice,LA] This time of the year we are use to catching all the Yellow fin tuna we want, most of them being monster sized. So far, we put a couple of big boys in the boat but not what we are use to. This past weekend you could catch all the blackfin tuna you wanted but the Yellow fin were no where to be found.
[Venice,LA] This time of the year we are use to catching all the Yellow fin tuna we want, most of them being monster sized. So far, we put a couple of big boys in the boat but not what we are use to. This past weekend you could catch all the blackfin tuna you wanted but the Yellow fin were no where to be found.
The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. (11/18/2007)
[Venice,LA] The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. What usually starts in early October is not starting in Mid-November. Better late than never.
[Venice,LA] The tuna fall pattern has finally begun. What usually starts in early October is not starting in Mid-November. Better late than never.
Venice, La. Fishing (11/12/2007)
[Venice,LA] The season remains a little late. The weather has finally straightened out and allowed us to get offshore three days in a row. The fish are here but not close just yet.
[Venice,LA] The season remains a little late. The weather has finally straightened out and allowed us to get offshore three days in a row. The fish are here but not close just yet.
Venice, La. Fishing (11/05/2007)
[Venice,LA] The fall pattern for yellow fin tuna has not really set in yet. A sure sign that we have not started the true season yet is we still have cobia in the area. Water temps. are not that cool yet, but getting there. The tuna will move in closer shortly.
[Venice,LA] The fall pattern for yellow fin tuna has not really set in yet. A sure sign that we have not started the true season yet is we still have cobia in the area. Water temps. are not that cool yet, but getting there. The tuna will move in closer shortly.
Winter Will Produce Big Tuna In Venice La (10/29/2007)
[Venice,LA] The weather has still been holding us back from producing unbelievable catches this time of the year. As soon as it breaks you can looks for monster tuna and wahoo to be hitting the docks out of Venice. We are moving into a more winter like patter which produces big fish.
[Venice,LA] The weather has still been holding us back from producing unbelievable catches this time of the year. As soon as it breaks you can looks for monster tuna and wahoo to be hitting the docks out of Venice. We are moving into a more winter like patter which produces big fish.
Snapper Fishing Has Made Up For The Weather Holding Us From Going Offshore (10/22/2007)
[Venice,LA] The weather has been holding us back for the bigger offshore species like tuna and wahoo. However, the snapper fishing has made up for it tremendously. The weather should break before long and give us a good stretch of decent offshore conditions
[Venice,LA] The weather has been holding us back for the bigger offshore species like tuna and wahoo. However, the snapper fishing has made up for it tremendously. The weather should break before long and give us a good stretch of decent offshore conditions
Venice La Tuna Fishing - The Weather Has Slowed Us Down (10/16/2007)
[Venice,LA] The weather has been slowing us down a lot the past month, but we finally got a three day window. The fish are here, getting the right weather is important right now. When you can get out, it doesn't get much better.
[Venice,LA] The weather has been slowing us down a lot the past month, but we finally got a three day window. The fish are here, getting the right weather is important right now. When you can get out, it doesn't get much better.
Venice, La. Offshore (5/07/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The red snapper bite is better than I have seen in a long time. The weather and all the fishing variables are starting to come together for what looks likes will make a great season.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been very good. The red snapper bite is better than I have seen in a long time. The weather and all the fishing variables are starting to come together for what looks likes will make a great season.
Venice, La. tunas and snappers (4/30/2007)
[Venice,LA] The past few days were very calm and perfect for offshore fishing. But, as most people know, fishing tuna in calm water can prove difficult sometimes. The snapper limits are getting filled easily although it goes to two per man in one day.
[Venice,LA] The past few days were very calm and perfect for offshore fishing. But, as most people know, fishing tuna in calm water can prove difficult sometimes. The snapper limits are getting filled easily although it goes to two per man in one day.
Venice, La. offshore (4/23/2007)
[Venice,LA] The tuna bite remains excellent in the canyon. Opening day of snapper season was no disappointment. This is ironic seeing that the limit is about to go down to two a person. Opening day couldn't have been a bigger nightmare for NMFS.
[Venice,LA] The tuna bite remains excellent in the canyon. Opening day of snapper season was no disappointment. This is ironic seeing that the limit is about to go down to two a person. Opening day couldn't have been a bigger nightmare for NMFS.
Offshore Fishing Venice, La. (4/05/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice, La. remains very good. The weather has been cooperating well, which is allowing us to run around a little until we find the fish. This spring to summer transition looks very good with rip lines starting to show up and an abundance of bait.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice, La. remains very good. The weather has been cooperating well, which is allowing us to run around a little until we find the fish. This spring to summer transition looks very good with rip lines starting to show up and an abundance of bait.
Fishing Venice, La. (3/16/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has gotten a little tougher compared to what we had two weeks ago. It was about time since it had been so good. The weather has kept us in for a couple of days but it looks like we will be back out on Sunday.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has gotten a little tougher compared to what we had two weeks ago. It was about time since it had been so good. The weather has kept us in for a couple of days but it looks like we will be back out on Sunday.
Venice Offshore (3/04/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice, La. has been incredible to say the least. The weather has been cooperating better than expected for this time of year as well.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice, La. has been incredible to say the least. The weather has been cooperating better than expected for this time of year as well.
Fishing Venice, La. - Northern Gulf Of Mexico (3/01/2007)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice has been outstanding to say the least. This has been an incredible year so far and doesn't show any signs of letting up.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing out of Venice has been outstanding to say the least. This has been an incredible year so far and doesn't show any signs of letting up.
Offshore Fishing Venice, La. (9/26/2006)
[Venice,LA] The summer past and the fall preview. This past summer was incredible with all the snapper and tuna you wanted. Now we are moving in Fall and the big Tuna 150lbs. plus will be showing up any day.
[Venice,LA] The summer past and the fall preview. This past summer was incredible with all the snapper and tuna you wanted. Now we are moving in Fall and the big Tuna 150lbs. plus will be showing up any day.
Venice Offshore Sportfishing (7/03/2006)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been outstanding. Mainly tuna fishing. On Friday we had the guys from Premier concrete services out of Baton Rouge.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been outstanding. Mainly tuna fishing. On Friday we had the guys from Premier concrete services out of Baton Rouge.
Venice Offshore Riplines Heating Up (6/11/2006)
[Venice,LA] What a week this has been. The weather moving into the gulf has finally slowed us down, although I think this morning would have been a good one.
[Venice,LA] What a week this has been. The weather moving into the gulf has finally slowed us down, although I think this morning would have been a good one.
Venice Offshore Fishing Report (6/03/2006)
[Venice,LA] Another up and down week of offshore fishing. The weather has been absolutely beautiful with the exception of Wed. It was a little windy but not that bad. On Wed. we had the Parker gang from North Louisiana. Snapper were the targeted species.
[Venice,LA] Another up and down week of offshore fishing. The weather has been absolutely beautiful with the exception of Wed. It was a little windy but not that bad. On Wed. we had the Parker gang from North Louisiana. Snapper were the targeted species.
Slowly but Surely (5/29/2006)
[Venice,LA] This past week was a long one. The weather has been as good as it gets but the fishing has mostly been a guessing game as far as blue water fishing goes. On Wed. we had Ted Thrasher and friends.
[Venice,LA] This past week was a long one. The weather has been as good as it gets but the fishing has mostly been a guessing game as far as blue water fishing goes. On Wed. we had Ted Thrasher and friends.
Offshore Tunas! (5/09/2006)
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been about average for us lately. The yellowfin tuna are out there but they have been somewhat finicky and a lot stronger than usual. Yesterday we fought a 97lb. yellowfin for 1.5 hours and went through 6 six anglers twice.
[Venice,LA] The offshore fishing has been about average for us lately. The yellowfin tuna are out there but they have been somewhat finicky and a lot stronger than usual. Yesterday we fought a 97lb. yellowfin for 1.5 hours and went through 6 six anglers twice.
Venice LA Yellowfin Tuna Report (5/01/2006)
[Venice,LA] At about 10:00 a.m. the wind started to lay and we headed offshore to see if we could find a few Tuna. We fished for about two hours without a bite and then it happened. Out of nowhere they were crashing and busting flying fish all around the boat and we had our first tuna of the day on.
[Venice,LA] At about 10:00 a.m. the wind started to lay and we headed offshore to see if we could find a few Tuna. We fished for about two hours without a bite and then it happened. Out of nowhere they were crashing and busting flying fish all around the boat and we had our first tuna of the day on.
The Long Road After Hurricane Katrina (3/06/2006)
[Venice,LA] We have not posted a report since August 15th, 2005. Katrina hit the coast of Louisiana approximately 30-35 miles North of Venice, La on August 29th, 2006, which is where our fishing charter business was and now is again. We actually started back in early December but we still had little access to internet service. Things are improving everyday.
[Venice,LA] We have not posted a report since August 15th, 2005. Katrina hit the coast of Louisiana approximately 30-35 miles North of Venice, La on August 29th, 2006, which is where our fishing charter business was and now is again. We actually started back in early December but we still had little access to internet service. Things are improving everyday.