Dunnellon Weather Forecast

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Robert Mcclinnis

Robert Mcclinnis
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 Mcclinnis
Robert Mcclinnis 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
Redfish Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
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 Reeves
Mark Reeves 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
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Robert Mcclinnis

Robert Mcclinnis
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported: 2 years 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
Robert Mcclinnis
Robert Mcclinnis Crawfordville, Florida Reported: 2 years 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
Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Vince Morris

Vince Morris
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 2 years 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.
Vince Morris
Vince Morris Crystal River, Florida Reported: 2 years 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.
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Jason Lowe

Jason Lowe
Citra, Florida
Reported: 2 years 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,...
Jason Lowe
Jason Lowe Citra, Florida Reported: 2 years 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.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
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Justin Rolph

Justin Rolph
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead have been really good and the redfish are getting back to normal as long as a cold front isn't coming through
Justin Rolph
Justin Rolph Crystal River, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Sheepshead have been really good and the redfish are getting back to normal as long as a cold front isn't coming through
Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Crystal River, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

The bites been a little tough between cold fronts. Having to work a little harder and cover a little more ground throughout the day to fine fish. The month of February will definitely be better as the water is warming up the sheep head are starting to bite the trout...
Mark Reeves
Mark Reeves Crystal River, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
The bites been a little tough between cold fronts. Having to work a little harder and cover a little more ground throughout the day to fine fish. The month of February will definitely be better as the water is warming up the sheep head are starting to bite the trout are starting to spawn and red fish are starting to stage up on outer islands.
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Leon Hampton

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

Trout,Redfish and Snook Now that the waters are warming up and the weather is getting back to normal. The fishing is going strong trout and redfish has been our target species but just to keep in mind snook season starts in March you don't want to miss out on a...
Leon Hampton
Leon Hampton with Reel Time Outfitters Hernando, Florida Reported: 3 years ago
Trout,Redfish and Snook
Now that the waters are warming up and the weather is getting back to normal. The fishing is going strong trout and redfish has been our target species but just to keep in mind snook season starts in March you don't want to miss out on a
great catch.
For our trout and redfish right now they have been biting artificial lures. We have been using Z-man jerk shad's and Z-man TRD minnows. They Z-man jerk shad are on a Texas eye Jighead and the TRD minnows are on Ned rigs hooks.
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Snook Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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