Trip log · Venice, FL · 20+ years on the water
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Captain Pete Koenig has run Playin' Hookey out of Venice and Nokomis for twenty-plus years. Inshore, nearshore reef, offshore Gulf, family trips. Small private groups, real fish, every time out.
Five ways out on the water.
Looking for the best fishing charter in Venice, FL? Captain Pete has run Playin' Hookey out of Nokomis and Venice for twenty-plus years, with 225 five star FishingBooker reviews and a 4.9 rating. He runs inshore, nearshore reef, offshore Gulf and family trips for small private groups, four or six hours at a time.
Inshore fishing charters
Snook, redfish and trout in the skinny water from Sarasota Bay to Charlotte Harbor.
Nearshore reef fishing
The Gulf reefs off Venice and Nokomis, close enough to run out and back in a morning.
Offshore Gulf trips
Deeper Gulf water for grouper and cobia when the bite calls for it.
Family & kids fishing trips
Patient with first-timers and kids. Reviewers say it every time.
4- and 6-hour private charters
Small private groups only. 4 hours runs about $400 to $460, 6 hours about $560 to $620.
Not a stock photo. His boat, his fish.
A real trip. A real fish. Captain Pete's boat, not a stock photo.
“Captain Pete was great with our kids. We caught a ton of fish and Captain Pete fileted.”
“Captain Pete was patient and understanding as we navigated fishing and entertaining a little one.”
“Great fishing experience with Captain Pete!! Did not know what to expect. He was on time and super grateful to have him as our captain. Lots of fish!! 14 different kinds!!”
“Capt Pete is awesome! He took us to the fish, and moved when the fish stopped biting. Between 4 of us, we pulled in over 100 fish on a 4 hour trip.”
Twentyyearsofknowingwherethey'rebiting.
Quick answers.
Where do you fish out of Venice?
Inshore and nearshore from Sarasota Bay down to Charlotte Harbor, plus the nearshore Gulf reefs, running out of the Venice, Nokomis and Sarasota area.
How long are trips and what do they cost?
4 hour trips run about $400 to $460 and 6 hour trips about $560 to $620 for a small private group.
Do you take kids and first-timers?
Yes. Captain Pete runs family trips regularly and reviewers repeatedly praise how patient he is with kids and beginners.
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