Crystal River Fishing Charters & Homosassa Charters

What a gorgeous day to be offshore and Don and Cindy were on board to experience it. I met the couple at 9am at the Plantation on Crystal River and we made our way offshore. I targeted a couple different high profile rocks and ledges and we did well. The bite was a little slow for the start, but as the tide turned; it really picked up. Several grouper, grunts and sheepshead were our species and I thank you both for the fun time... Capt. Dan

I was able to attend a great workshop on Friday with several of my fellow Captains and Guides held at the Marine Science Center. This was the second annual workshop and we had some excellent speakers; and learned some great information. From marketing aspect , social media aspect and conservation aspect - it was a very informative day. A big thank you to Sara Ellis and the UF extension here in Citrus County and I look forward to the event next year... Capt. Dan

Hands down, probably the most dense fog I've ever experienced on the water today. I had the pleasure of having Tim and Steve on board and we knew going in to today there was a rain chance, but the severe dense fog was a big surprise. We cleared the mouth of the river and the fog was bad. I took extreme care moving around today, but the fishing was very good. The trout action was great on bourbon colored MirrOlure Lil' Johns, and shrimp on knocker rigs pulled in the sheepsheaded. It was a very stressful ride home in the fog and we eventually reached the mouth of the river safely and had a fantastic catch... Capt. Dan

A different game plan today and I ran south of Homosassa and tried my way south numbers with Johnny and Lloyd on board. We made our trek to the 20ft range and wow, were the grouper ever on fire. Despite the 53 degree water temp, the gags were keeping us busy all day. We eventually caught some fine sheepshead, numerous grunts and I had hoped for some hog fish; but only one under sized one bent our rod today. We had a great time and I hope to do it again with you guys soon... Capt. Dan

Ice on the boat and a coooooold ride!!! I had Ron, Jim and Joe on board from the Villages fishing club today and with a gulf water surface temp at 49 degrees, I was a bit worried. Typically the trout won't bite when it's that cold, so thank goodness for sheepshead. The bite was extremely slow for the day and to be honest, I was getting worried with only having a handful for a couple hours of fishing. Eventually the fish got happy around 2pm and we had a nice catch to end the day. I thank you all for the fun time and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

A fantastic day with the Goodwin family today out of the Plantation on Crystal River and we had a blast. I decided to give a trout a try on the incoming tide and even thought the gulf water temperature was in the low 50's; a slowly presented MirrOlure Lil John did the trick. The couple did a great job with 10 nice trout and we then ran to the sheepshead grounds and did well. We anchored on one hard bottom area and had a great catch of sheepshead for the last of the incoming tide. Our final stop, we added a nice slot sized red fish to the mix on the North side creeks and called it a day. I had a wonderful time with you both and I look forward to seeing you again... Capt. Dan

What a great day in sheepshead land with the Riley team. The weather was just right for going offshore and we fished the 20ft range and had an outstanding day. A light chop on the gulf and we sent down our knocker rigs for the sheepshead. The team had some hefty ones in the 7-8lb range for the big ones, and really all good sized ones for us today. A fun time and I look forward to seeing you again soon... Capt. Dan

I canceled today's scheduled charter to go offshore sheepshead fishing with the forecast looking to rough to make it out. Not one to sit at home though, I contacted my good friend Cade to see if he wanted to hit the Chazz back country, and broaden my knowledge of the area. Cade knows this area incredibly well and it's always a treat to go on a boat ride with him. We sight fished about 10 red fish and a couple over slot ones on the fly rod. It's been over three years since we shared a boat together and I thank you for a great day. Here's one of my red fish I caught on the log rod, back in the "Chazz" swamp.... Capt. Dan

It was yours truly birthday today and I had a very fun day with my great clients and friends, Mishel and Earl. We did a catch and release trip today, so we left the trout and sheepshead alone and fished the back-country sight fishing red fish. The tide was ripping out all day and we had a bit of time to target the Ozello area. We caught a handful of reds, mostly under slot to just over the keeper sized. Free lined live shrimp was the bait of choice and also picked up a pompano and black drum. Just a fun day and we all caught a few fish to enjoy the day. Thank you for making my birthday a special day and I look forward to next time... Capt. Dan

Just about a mirror image to yesterdays charter and a great sheepshead and trout bite again for my team out of Crystal River. I had the Lent party on board and these gentleman had quite the day. From dropping live shrimp on a couple of my favorite sheepshead haunts and jigging trout on the rocks - what a day. Live shrimp on knocker rigs produced the sheepshead and Bourbon colored Lil' Johns did the trick for the trout. I thank you all for the outstanding trip and enjoy all the fresh fillets... Capt. Dan