Cedar Key Fishing Reports (November 2024)

Scott Wurtzel
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Reds are biting

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Scott Wurtzel Cedar Key, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Reds are biting

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Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The gag grouper bite is on fire right now. We are using live pinfish and casting plugs and trolling plugs. We are focusing on 8ft to 30ft of water rocks and ledges.

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Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Crystal River, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The gag grouper bite is on fire right now.
We are using live pinfish and casting plugs and trolling plugs. We are focusing on 8ft to 30ft of water rocks and ledges.

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Robert Mcclinnis
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

With the storm and the full moon passing. The redfish bite has exploded. When in the right spot it's not unheard-of to catch 20-100 fish. This is highly possible for the next two months.

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Robert Mcclinnis Crawfordville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

With the storm and the full moon passing. The redfish bite has exploded.
When in the right spot it's not unheard-of to catch 20-100 fish. This is highly possible for the next two months.

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Mark Reeves
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing report, mangrove, snapper, or Plantiful, still trout in the area redfish bites tracks in the far off

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Mark Reeves Crystal River, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing report, mangrove, snapper, or Plantiful, still trout in the area redfish bites tracks in the far off

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Robert Mcclinnis
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

It has been windy for several days, but jigheads with your favorite soft plastics have yielded a few nice trout. Makenzie with a prime specimen

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Robert Mcclinnis Crawfordville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It has been windy for several days, but jigheads with your favorite soft plastics have yielded a few nice trout. Makenzie with a prime specimen

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Vince Morris
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Yesterday, waters and winds were very sporting. Half day fish with 1 guest. Caught a great variety. Table fare: 3 spotted seatrout, 2 mangrove snapper.

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Vince Morris Crystal River, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Yesterday, waters and winds were very sporting. Half day fish with 1 guest. Caught a great variety. Table fare: 3 spotted seatrout, 2 mangrove snapper.

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Jason Lowe
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Even with the crazy weather patterns, the fish are doing their thing and pretty much getting in their spring patterns. May is here and hopefully the weather will level out and get more consistent. Spotted trout can be caught on the flats in 3’-6’ of water. The normal popping cork,...

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Jason Lowe Cedar Key, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Even with the crazy weather patterns, the fish are doing their thing and pretty much getting in their spring patterns. May is here and hopefully the weather will level out and get more
consistent.
Spotted trout can be caught on the flats in 3’-6’ of water. The normal popping cork, 3’ mono leader and 1/8 oz jig head will do the trick. I usually use a Sea Shad by Bass Assassin but any bait with a swim action will work. Green Moon and Stinky Pink are normally my go to colors. However, lately, due to all the wind, the water has been a little stirred up. If the normal plastics are not getting it done, switch to Gulp Shrimp. When the water is dirty, the scent of the Gulp baits can improve the bite.
Redfish are being a little inconsistent but that is just due to the weather. With the weather getting more consistent, the redfish bite will improve. For artificial bait, you can’t beat a gold spoon. I like the Aqua Dream brand spoon but there are plenty of other brands that will do the job. Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits will be good choices too.
For live or cut bait, mullet is top on my list. My normal rig is a 3/8 or 1/2 ounce weight with a 4/0 or 5/0 circle hook. Mud minnows can be a game changer as well.
Snook are showing up but the season will close May 1st. Catch and release only May 1-August 31.
Get out on the water and have some fun with friends and family. Great friendships, connections and memories are made on the water.

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Justin Rolph
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead have been really good and the redfish are getting back to normal as long as a cold front isn't coming through

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Justin Rolph Crystal River, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Sheepshead have been really good and the redfish are getting back to normal as long as a cold front isn't coming through

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