Cedar Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Cedar Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cedar Key

Robert M.
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

It can be windy and tough, but if you find a place to tuck up where there's a depot, you can catch trout pompano and other fish with a shrimp on a jig head suspended under a cork.

Robert M. Crawfordville, Florida Reported 2 years ago

It can be windy and tough, but if you find a place to tuck up where there's a depot, you can catch trout pompano and other fish with a shrimp on a jig head suspended under a cork.

Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

Redfish, trout and Black drum With the cooler weather moving in the fish are moving into the rivers and creeks. We are using artificial and shrimp to catch them in the deeper holes as the weather keeps getting colder the fish will keep moving into the deep holes and you...

Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 2 years ago

Redfish, trout and Black drum
With the cooler weather moving in the fish are moving into the rivers and creeks. We are using artificial and shrimp to catch them in the deeper holes as the weather keeps getting colder the fish will keep moving into the deep holes and you can sit in one hole and catch everything.

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

The crappie are getting ready to spawn here in Florida and the bite is going off. We are using minnows under slip corks and jigs in 4ft to 11ft of water around docks and grass.

Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 2 years ago

The crappie are getting ready to spawn here in Florida and the bite is going off. We are using minnows under slip corks and jigs in 4ft to 11ft of water around docks and grass.

Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Robert M.
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

It's that time of year, water temperatures are dropping, Speckled trout and pompano are moving in tight to bars and tross and getting fat for the cold winter. You're favorite jig and cork combo. Whether it be a DOA, gulp, Salt water assassin (my personal favorite). Other things work good...

Robert M. Crawfordville, Florida Reported 2 years ago

It's that time of year, water temperatures are dropping, Speckled trout and pompano are moving in tight to bars and tross and getting fat for the cold winter.
You're favorite jig and cork combo. Whether it be a DOA, gulp, Salt water assassin (my personal favorite). Other things work good as well suspending bates like mirrodien, or your favorite top water.
Sara and her friends had a blast today.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Scott W.
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

Reds are biting

Scott W. Cedar Key, Florida Reported 2 years ago

Reds are biting

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Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 2 years 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.

Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 2 years 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.

Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Robert M.
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported 2 years 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.

Robert M. Crawfordville, Florida Reported 2 years 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.

Redfish Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 2 years ago

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

Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 2 years ago

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

Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

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Captain Leo is Leon’s father and was our captain for the trip. I give him a big thank you and a score of ten
Rob &. | April 23, 2026

Trip: Crushin' It Inshore Special
★★★★★
Captain Mike is thorough, calm, knowledgeable, and put us on fish, even though there was marginal tide movement. He will be our go to guy now for inshore.
Ken H. | March 30, 2026

Trip: Half Day Trip AM (1 Person MAX)
★★★★★
Had an amazing day on the water with Kevin. He worked hard to get us on the fish and it paid off with a monster redfish! He is great company and very entertaining as well. Taught us all along the way. Would definitely recommend and will most certainly book again! Thank you Kevin for a memorable day!
Jeff S. | March 22, 2026

Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore
★★★★★
Jayson is top notch! Knows all the spots and a true gentleman to my boys and I!! We will be reaching back out to him in the summer for our next vacation!
Hiler H. | March 20, 2026

Trip: Family Fishing Fun
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Had a great time fishing with Justin under very difficult conditions. Would definitely sue Justin again. Brad
Brad S. | March 16, 2026

Trip: Epic Nature Coast Catch
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My family had a great time fishing with Captain Kevin! He seems very knowledgeable about the area and we had some great catches! He taught my six year old how to cast and showed my two year old the bait and fish they caught. We stopped to get some shells for my little one to throw into the water too. He was awesome baiting our lines and taking fish off! We had a great time! Thank you Captain Kevin!!
Meredith K. | February 14, 2026

Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore
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Our trip was amazing. Captain Brad has a great boat and top equipment. He knew the area well and got us on fish. We will definitely be booking another trip in the future!
Richard K. | January 23, 2026

Trip: 4-8 Hours Fishing Trip
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Kevin was very knowledgeable and put us on fish right away. I caught a red drum just like I wanted. He was polite and helpful.
Alyssa S. | December 14, 2025

Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore
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Great Trip! Leon put us on some nice reds..We will definitely be using him again when we come back to Crystal River !
Denise M. | November 9, 2025

Trip: Regular And VIP Scalloping Trips
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Gavin was an amazing Captain! Our group of six women had a blast and enjoyed every minute. Gavin was knowledgeable, polite, fun, and considerate! We filled our bucket! We will return and use him again for sure!!
Krista L. | August 31, 2025

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Cedar Key Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Cedar Key Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Cedar Key

Target Species

What's Biting in Cedar Key

Top Fishing Trips in Cedar Key

Crystal River Rod-Bender

Half Day Trip AM (1 Person MAX)

Shallow Water Grouper Trip

Regular And VIP Scalloping Trips

Crystal Coast Scalloping

Crushin' It Inshore Special

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