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January 7, 2021

The 2021 Crystal River Fishing Calendar

Getting revved up for the 2021 fishing season here in Crystal River and we decided…

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Crystal River, Florida is home to some of the best wintertime fishing in the state. With extreme negative tides and pockets of temperate water, some of the most sought after inshore gamefish become the target for the day. These species include redfish, black drum, sea trout, and sheepshead. Many of which put up an amazing fight and taste great as well. Add to this the excitement of skinny water sight fishing - and wintertime quickly becomes our favorite time of year in the area. So much so, we dedicated a charter offering just for this season, see Extreme Shallow Water Fishing Charters for more info.

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December 30, 2020

Wintertime Fishing in Crystal River

Crystal River, Florida is home to some of the best wintertime fishing in the state.…

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Crystal River, Fl. is considered one of the state's best fishing destinations. Often associated with "World Class Fishing", this area is known for excellent fishing opportunities offshore, inshore, and in freshwater. Alongside, neighboring Homosassa enjoys the same fishing opportunities, but is also known as one of the best scalloping grounds anywhere.

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December 23, 2020

Fishing Crystal River, Fl.

Crystal River, Fl. is considered one of the state's best fishing destinations. Often associated with…

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December 19, 2020

Crystal River Fishing: Getting Skinny

Crystal River, Florida is well-known for its stellar inshore fishery. It is home to an…

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December 9, 2020

How To Spot Shallow Water Fish While Sight Fishing

Sight fishing the shallow flats of Florida is the pinnacle of inshore fishing techniques. Many…

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Florida's inshore fishing scene is among the largest, if not the largest, on the planet. A temperate climate and dynamic inshore estuaries provide year-round inshore fishing action. In Crystal River, Florida there is a combination of flats, backcountry, and sight fishing opportunities where you can target several popular species of shallow-water gamefish. If you are new to shallow water fishing in the area, this guide will cover some basics.

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December 5, 2020

Your Guide To Shallow Water Fishing In Crystal River

Florida's inshore fishing scene is among the largest, if not the largest, on the planet.…

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Arguably the most sought after and popular inshore species of fish to catch in Florida is the redfish, aka Red Drum. This bottom-feeding and aggressive shallow water dweller readily hits a wide variety of baits, in a wide variety of conditions. In most of the state, this species is also available all year long. In this, the tactics may change, but the opportunity to catch one is ever-present.

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November 17, 2020

Florida Redfish Fishing

Arguably the most sought after and popular inshore species of fish to catch in Florida…

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November 16, 2020

Crystal River Florida Fishing

Fishing along Florida's Big Bend is full of ample opportunity to catch many of the…

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One of the most popular species of saltwater fish to catch in Florida is Grouper. Florida Grouper fishing usually takes place in deeper water, over structure and reefs, but is also highly popular as an inshore species. Grouper are very fun to catch, can offer a battle on a rod, and are one of the best-tasting fish in the ocean.

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November 3, 2020

Florida Grouper Fishing

One of the most popular species of saltwater fish to catch in Florida is Grouper.…

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The Redfish (Red Drum), scientific name sciaenops ocellatus, are a favorite of Florida inshore and flats fisherman. Crystal River is a popular hot spot for this hard-fighting species. Thanks in part to a temperate year-round climate. In this, Redfish can be targeted all year. Even in the cooler months, thanks to the many spring-fed rivers that connect with the Gulf here, they can be found ready to battle.Redfish feed on oyster bars and among grass flats most times of the year. Adult spawning redfish move out into the Gulf in the early Fall. In this, large schools can be found in the surf during the spawning months. Their primary diet consists of baitfish, crabs, and shrimp. Crystal River offers all of the primary habitats and needs that Redfish want. Making this one of the best places to target them.

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October 22, 2020

Targeting Redfish In Crystal River

The Redfish (Red Drum), scientific name sciaenops ocellatus, are a favorite of Florida inshore and…

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