Venice, Italy
Venice hidden paradise
Apr - Oct
Venice, Italy
Is this experience right for me?
Fishing challenge
Physical effort
Non-angler friendly
Technique
Streamer and spinning
Fish
Sea Bass
Environment
Lagoon
Fishing in Venice
Fishing enthusiasts know it well: wherever there is water, their eyes instinctively follow the current, searching for fish and the slightest opportunity to pick up a rod and make a cast.
Venice, surrounded by water on all sides, evokes exactly the same feeling.
However, few people realize that Venice lies within a lagoon shaped by the mouths of several rivers from northern Italy. These river mouths have contributed to the creation of a unique and hybrid ecosystem, blending land and sea, where numerous species of birds and fish thrive.
It is within this extraordinary environment—characterized by reed beds, barene (salt marshes), and tidal inlets—that anglers can target a variety of fish on the fly or with spinning gear, including European sea bass, gilt-head bream, bluefish, leerfish, and occasionally even barracuda.
Fly Fishing in Venice is a truly unique experience, combining the centuries-old charm of Venice with one of the best saltwater fishing adventures in Italy.
Meeting point
Cavallino-Treporti
Located between the Venice Lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, Cavallino-Treporti is a unique destination that offers the best of both worlds: the unspoiled nature of the lagoon and the long golden beaches of the Adriatic. This area, often less known than nearby Venice, is actually a true paradise for nature lovers, fishing enthusiasts, and slow tourism seekers.
Tecniques and Species for fishing in Venice
Fishing for European sea bass takes place in the inner lagoon, away from the open sea, along ghebi (small natural channels), near the edges of barene (salt marshes), or in the large saltwater lakes between navigable canals. Much like black bass, sea bass ambush their prey, hiding among seagrass beds or along natural drop-offs, camouflaged by the tidal currents.
The preferred technique here is fly fishing with streamers, using a 9-foot rod, #7/8 weight line to efficiently cast and manage small streamers or surface lures.
The European sea bass is the true queen of the lagoon, present in all sizes, from small juveniles of 15 cm to large breeding specimens exceeding 10 kg. Adding variety to the experience, the gilt-head bream is occasionally caught in these waters. The bluefish has become a permanent resident near the sea inlets, delivering powerful strikes and aggressive fights, particularly at sunset or under the moonlight, with specimens often exceeding 3 kg. One of the most thrilling predators to target is the leerfish, highly sought after from August to October. Ranging from 1 kg to over 15 kg, these powerful fish provide an exhilarating challenge, truly testing both skill and gear when hooked on large poppers or jerkbaits.
Includes
✅ Professional fly fishing guide
✅ All necessary fishing equipment (rod, flies and lines)
✅ Fishing license
✅ Refreshments and snacks
✅ Lunch & drinks (full-day trips only)
❌ Accomodation
❌ Flights / travel to reach the meeting point
❌ Anything not explicitly mentioned
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From 450€
Fly or spin fish the hidden waters of the Venetian Lagoon, a unique ecosystem where freshwater meets the sea. Target species like sea bass and gilt-head bream amid tidal inlets and reed beds.
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