Crystal River Fishing Reports (March 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Crystal River

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
Hernando, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Speckled sea trout The trout bite has been on fire the past couple weeks. We have been catching them in shallow and deep water. We have been using Paul Brown fat boy lures and 1/4 oz Jighead with shrimp and lil Jon lures. The key is to go slow with the cooler water temperature and cast around until you get that first bite and keep casting into the same spot until they stop biting. When you are in the shallow water, fish around the oyster bars, and we have found them on the deeper grass flats and rock jetties.

Justin Rolph
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing is on fire

Justin Rolph Crystal River, Florida Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing is on fire

Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida

Mark Reeves
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Water is cooling off and the fishing is getting hot.

Mark Reeves Crystal River, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Water is cooling off and the fishing is getting hot.

Justin Rolph
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Redfish and trout are fired up. Good snook. Inspire rocks are loaded with grouper

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
Hernando, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Trout bite The trout are moving around on the flats in 2ft to 4ft of water and there are a few out in the 8ft to 9ft of water still. Use a popping cork for the trout on the flats with a 1/4oz or 1/8oz Jighead with a shrimp or artificial and use a MirrOdine XL to trigger them big trout to bite. When you are fishing them deeper trout use a 1/4oz Jighead with a shrimp or artificial lure.

Jayson Porter
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Black drums and reds are chewing

Jayson Porter Cedar Key, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Black drums and reds are chewing

Robert Mcclinnis
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported: 1 year 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 Mcclinnis Crawfordville, Florida Reported: 1 year 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

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
Hernando, Florida
Reported: 1 year 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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 1 year 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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12/21/2024

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12/21/2024

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Justin Rolph

12/21/2024

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Justin Rolph

12/21/2024

Crystal River, Florida

★★★★★
We had 2 adults and 4 kids (2x11 and 2x16) and had a great day with Captain Teddy. We caught huge redfish and several black drum. He took us to a spot where we could pull a bunch of little guys up as well. The kids all rated it an A+.
Michael R. | July 14, 2024

Trip: Inshore Flats Fishing Crystal River
★★★★★
Jayson is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to book again. He did so much more than just scallop… He made it a treasure hunt and showed us the beauty of the water around Crystal River… 🥰
April H. | July 7, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Trip
★★★★★
We had 2 adults and 4 kids (2x11 and 2x16) and had a great day with Captain Teddy. We caught huge redfish and several black drum. He took us to a spot where we could pull a bunch of little guys up as well. The kids all rated it an A+.
Michael R. | July 14, 2024

Trip: Inshore Flats Fishing Crystal River
★★★★★
Jayson is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to book again. He did so much more than just scallop… He made it a treasure hunt and showed us the beauty of the water around Crystal River… 🥰
April H. | July 7, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Trip
★★★★★
Captain Kevin was a Great guide. He was able to put us on the fish quickly. We never stopped reeling in the good times with Captain Kevin. He took care of my kids and myself like family. I would highly recommend Captain Kevin to anyone looking for a great day on the water. Safety and entertainment was his priority and I must say Captain Kevin killed it for our family.
Jack M. | March 13, 2025

Trip: Grouper Special
★★★★★
Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.
Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore
★★★★★
Captain Leo was awesome had fun time seeing manatees and dolphins. Caught several trout and a black drum. Would highly recommend them.
Mark S. | January 2, 2025

Trip: Crushin' It Inshore Special
★★★★★
We had a terrific fishing experience. Captain Mark was enthusiastic, helpful, very knowledgeable about the area and put us on enough fish to limit us out. The entire experience was enjoyable and productive, well worth the cost.
Laura S. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Crystal River Rod-Bender
★★★★★
Captain Jeremy was phenomenal and it was an amazing day!
Jacob C. | August 31, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Crystal River
★★★★★
Great experience with Captain DJ! He made it fun even when the weather got rough at the end. Definitely will book with them again!
Blessing W. | August 4, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Trip
★★★★★
Excellent trip with Captain Mike, I would definitely recommend him as a captain for anyone. We will definitely be back for another trip.
David K. | July 24, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Trips
★★★★★
On time and very helpful
Joshua J. | July 17, 2024

Trip: Crystal Coast Scalloping Adventure
★★★★★
We had 2 adults and 4 kids (2x11 and 2x16) and had a great day with Captain Teddy. We caught huge redfish and several black drum. He took us to a spot where we could pull a bunch of little guys up as well. The kids all rated it an A+.
Michael R. | July 14, 2024

Trip: Inshore Flats Fishing Crystal River
★★★★★
Jayson is amazing!!!! Can’t wait to book again. He did so much more than just scallop… He made it a treasure hunt and showed us the beauty of the water around Crystal River… 🥰
April H. | July 7, 2024

Trip: Scalloping Trip
★★★★★
Captain Kevin was a Great guide. He was able to put us on the fish quickly. We never stopped reeling in the good times with Captain Kevin. He took care of my kids and myself like family. I would highly recommend Captain Kevin to anyone looking for a great day on the water. Safety and entertainment was his priority and I must say Captain Kevin killed it for our family.
Jack M. | March 13, 2025

Trip: Grouper Special
★★★★★
Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.
Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore
★★★★★
Captain Kevin was a Great guide. He was able to put us on the fish quickly. We never stopped reeling in the good times with Captain Kevin. He took care of my kids and myself like family. I would highly recommend Captain Kevin to anyone looking for a great day on the water. Safety and entertainment was his priority and I must say Captain Kevin killed it for our family.
Jack M. | March 13, 2025

Trip: Grouper Special
★★★★★
Kevin was great!! Communicated well, knew his stuff, and was fun to go fishing with. We got into a ton of sea trout and some red drums. My dad and I had a blast and would book with him again.
Bernie L. | January 22, 2025

Trip: Crystal River Near and Inshore