Crystal River Fishing Reports

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...

As we head into the dog days of summer trout are around deeper grass flats and and areas with deep water nearby these spots typically have tall ledges and rolling bars. We typically start out throwing watermelon jerk baits on a 1/4 or 1/2 oz jig head depending on the...

Scalloping in Crystal River, FL, is a beloved summer tradition that mixes the excitement of an underwater “Easter egg” hunt with the calm, clear beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast waters. From July 1 through September 24, snorkelers glide over lush seagrass beds, sually in just 3 to 8 feet of...

Temperatures have dropped and the wind has kicked up out of the east bringing us to the time of year where regular tide swings are few and far between. Trout and Redfish have made there way back to the creeks and into the mud bays in order to find warmer...