Crystal River Fishing Reports

Tarpon season remained outstanding throughout Homosassa and Crystal River from early April through the end of June, providing anglers with consistent action across the area's coastal rivers, backcountry channels, and nearshore flats. As water temperatures settled into their summer pattern and baitfish became increasingly abundant, large schools of migratory tarpon...

Hey everyone, Captain Tanner here. November is upon us, and the change of seasons on the Nature Coast is bringing a new rhythm to the water. The heat of summer is gone, the bait is moving, and we’re seeing some of the most interesting shifts of the year in the...

Hey folks, Captain Tanner here with your October Crystal River fishing update. Fall has settled on the Nature Coast, and with it comes one of the most exciting times of the year to be on the water. The bait is thick, the weather is cooling, and the fish are feeding hard before winter.

Hey everyone, Captain Tanner here. September’s rolled in, and the Crystal River’s showing some excellent signs. The cooler nights are starting to roll off into the mornings, water conditions are shifting a bit, and the fish are reacting. Here’s what I've been seeing and what I expect heading into the...