Blackburn Point — Attraction in Venice

This Park is marginalized by mangrove growth prohibiting access to waters edge. It is a kayak park and boat ramp park, for access but Gulf is not nearby. Very little shoreline fishing opportunity. Nice restrooms. Short on trash cans. A good bbq vendor across the street and picnic shelters in the park! Observe and photograph one of only two swing bridges left in Florida. Relics of the past. Photo an eagles nest across the road above the homes. Sometimes owls in the trees. Little recreation in park on west side of bridge as its occupied by a restaurant parking lot and a rowing club, but mullet netters...

I was part of a test launch today of a 2-man sub getting ready for our 1st dive this Sunday in the Keys. The mission is to catch & eat LionFish as part of the mission of Lionfish Central a FL Non-profit committed to eradicate LionFish globally. I was invited by my good friend and VAHOP advisory board member Scott Cassell, Navy Veteran, builder &...

Great location to drop the kayak in !! 🚤 There's plenty of parking and a nice launch. The fishing is excellent. There's plenty of structure (bridge, docks, mangroves and oyster beds). Night fishing is a must if you have the time. Just seeing the snook at the bridge fenders and lights is...