Offshore
Venice / Mississippi Canyon
Offshore · Louisiana · Mississippi Canyon / Venice offshore bluewater
Location Snapshot
Venice / Mississippi Canyon is a Louisiana bluewater fishery built around canyon water and offshore structure beyond the Mississippi River passes. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are principal supported targets, with greater amberjack, red snapper, and blue marlin adding structure-oriented and billfish opportunities.
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Marine Conditions
Planning context — not a fishing rating.
Regional Marine Forecast
Rest Of Tonight
East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave Detail: East 5 feet at 7 seconds.
Marine Alerts
- Small Craft Advisory · Minor — Small Craft Advisory issued October 20 at 5:21AM CDT until October 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Nearby fishing destinations
Louisiana · Louisiana / Venice South Pass · Inlet
Approximately 32.1 miles away
Louisiana · LDWF Grand Isle 9 offshore reef · Offshore
Approximately 51.3 miles away
Louisiana · Louisiana / Grand Isle · Shore
Approximately 57.3 miles away
Fishery Profile
Fishery Overview
Venice / Mississippi Canyon offshore fishery
Venice / Mississippi Canyon is canyon and bluewater fishing, including Mississippi Canyon 148, a named public reef in that canyon. Yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and wahoo are the bluewater fish. Venice South Pass is the inlet and river mouth. It is not a hidden tuna spot and not a no-fishing zone. Platforms may have safety zones. Do not board platforms.
- Habitat and structure
- Canyon · Bluewater · Platform-associated water
Static seasonal guidance · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026
Not a live bite forecast.
Fishery Targets
Yellowfin, mahi, and wahoo follow a typical season. Seasons for Amberjack and red snapper change with the annual rules.
This reflects typical biological/fishery timing, not a legal open season. Check current regulations before fishing.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency and editorial sources. About fish illustrations
Thunnus albacares
Also called Ahi
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Coryphaena hippurus
Also called Dorado
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Acanthocybium solandri
Also called Ono
Typical seasonal opportunity: LATE SPRING — SUMMER
Greater amberjack
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallySeriola dumerili
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Red snapper
SecondaryRegulations vary annuallyLutjanus campechanus
Typical seasonal opportunity: SUMMER
Makaira nigricans
Also called Kajiki
No seasonal pulse known
Typical Seasonal Targets
- Yellowfin tuna — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Mahi-mahi — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Wahoo — LATE SPRING — SUMMER
- Greater amberjack — SUMMER
- Red snapper — SUMMER
Seasonal presence is general guidance and does not indicate current fish activity.
Access, Safety and Regulations
Access
Long offshore runs from Venice. Not South Pass redfish.
Primary hazards
Distant bluewater, platforms, and canyon seas.
Fishery considerations
- South Pass tides are not representative of this location.
- Regional NWS.
Regulations
Size limits, seasons, and possession rules change. Verify the current official regulations before fishing.
Fishery Sources
Editorial and agency sources supporting this fishery profile. Live and predicted conditions use the separate Data Sources section.
Location and Access
This marker is the mapped fishing area. It is not a boat ramp, a parking area, or a place to drive to.
