Fishing Reports

Crystal River Inshore Fishing This Fall: Trout on the Flats and Bull Reds on the Line
The inshore bite out of Crystal River comes down to two fish right now: speckled trout and redfish. Both are fishing well, and the fall

Fall Bottom Fishing Out of Crystal River: Cooling Water, Hot Offshore Bite
Fall is here on the Nature Coast, and the cooling water temperatures are doing exactly what we hoped they would. The offshore bite is heating

Red Snapper Season Is Closing: Last Trips Out of Crystal River
The clock is running on red snapper. The federal for-hire season in the Gulf closes at 12:01 a.m. on October 26, which makes Sunday, October

Mangrove Snapper Size Limits and Regulations in Florida: Complete 2026 Guide
Stay Legal and Help Preserve Florida’s Fishery Understanding fishing regulations is essential for every angler targeting mangrove snapper in Florida waters. These rules protect the

Redfish Are the Hottest Thing Going on the Nature Coast
If you want an inshore trip out of Crystal River right now, the answer is redfish. Simple as that. The bite has been excellent and

Gag Grouper Season Is Open and the 100-Mile Run Is Producing Limits
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get offshore out of Crystal River, this is it. The bite is as strong as we’ve