The best sporting goods shops in Venice

4 sporting goods shops we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Sporting Goods · 4 places · showing the latest additions first

Nokomis Beach Bait & Tackle

Sporting Goods

Swing by Nokomis Beach Bait & Tackle this week for rods, reels, live and frozen bait, plus lures, hooks, knives, and buckets that get you…

820 Albee Rd W #1 (Nokomis) · ✓ checked Jul 28

“Swing by Nokomis Beach Bait & Tackle this week for rods, reels, live and frozen bait, plus lures, hooks, knives, and buckets that get you dialed for local waters. Their friendly, experienced crew will point you to the right setup, share hot spots, and they’ve got Tormenter and HUK apparel with UPF options.”

From the Venice newsletter, September 7, 2026

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Cooks Sportland Inc.

Sporting Goods

Cooks Sportland Inc. has the hunting, fishing, and archery gear locals actually use, plus an indoor archery range so you can dial in your…

4419 S Tamiami Trl

“Cooks Sportland Inc. has the hunting, fishing, and archery gear locals actually use, plus an indoor archery range so you can dial in your form without frying in the sun. One quick stop and you’ll be set for the next cast or clean bullseye.”

From the Venice newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Canoe Country Outfitters

Sporting Goods

Whether you’re rigging for dawn patrol on the flats or just sneaking in a weekend paddle, Canoe Country Outfitters is the family-owned…

6493 54th Ave N (St. Petersburg)

“Whether you’re rigging for dawn patrol on the flats or just sneaking in a weekend paddle, Canoe Country Outfitters is the family-owned standby since 1986 with fishing kayaks, canoes, SUPs, even Gheenoes, plus smart advice and an exclusive Wilderness Systems lineup for Pinellas County.”

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Bass Pro Shops

Sporting Goods

Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.

10501 Palm River Rd (Tampa)

“Chain known for its large, wilderness-themed stores & wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear.”

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