The VPA of Venice Florida

Positive mentoring through fishing is not only a phrase to live by but is also a philosophy in responsible stewardship to our marine ecosystems. The Venice Pier Anglers a group of anglers united in a bond to angling formed back in the 1960’s and through their philosophies, practices and behavior in respecting the environments of the pier, The Anglers and present day youth continue in their efforts in creating and passing on the traditions for years to come to all of those who will listen. We have a website online, Venice Pier Anglers, set up to raise and employ local funds for local outdoors sportsmen events and causes as well, a mission on giving visitors of our area a road map of places to go and see while visiting with us here in Venice, Florida. One might say we are an enhancement to our cities Chamber and Mainstreet Society but on a much smaller scale and through the eyes of local anglers young to us old guys alike!

The Venice Pier Anglers are on a mission to educate youth and their parents, friends and relatives regarding fish, game, outdoors activities, laws, sportsmanship, and safe practices through the usages and practices of “Positive Mentoring through Fishing” and On the Boards, a revolutionary fishing information site. The site gives all Venice Pier Anglers a place where they can go to get all the information needed to become a better angler and to catch more fish. There was nothing available on the internet, up until now, where you could receive quality information from Venice Pier Anglers on most any subject about any fish caught from On the Boards of our pier. This site is the only site of its kind delivering weekly, detailed fishing reports from Venice Pier Anglers, the bait Shoppe guys at Papa’s and members excursions out ‘On The Boards’ giving all who read ,both an angler report and a best bet to the fish targeted, as well our exclusive Shark Report. That is the ones tagged when caught and info sent off to NOAH. The neat thing about becoming a Venice Pier Anglers is all you need is a line in your hand and to step onto the pier and you are suddenly a member; so remember, fish with responsibility we are all watching you and all together about you if you need a hand. “FISH ON!”