Dunnellon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Dunnellon

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

Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 1 year 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.

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Jayson Porter
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Black drums and reds are chewing

Jayson Porter Cedar Key, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Black drums and reds are chewing

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Robert Mcclinnis
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 Mcclinnis 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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters 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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters 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 Mcclinnis
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 Mcclinnis 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 Wurtzel
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Reds are biting

Scott Wurtzel Cedar Key, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Reds are biting

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Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters
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 Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters 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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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
He was so patient with a 11 and 12 year old fishing Great guide and good equipment
Ray K. | February 15, 2026

Trip: Crappie Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had a really good time, Leon was one of the best,friendly, knowledgeable man as a guide. We have had quite a few on different trips, different places and got to say he would be our favorite. Thank you very much Gail and Frank.
Gail S. | February 11, 2026

Trip: Crappie Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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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