Homosassa Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Homosassa

Leon Hampton
Leon H.
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.
Leon Hampton
Leon H. 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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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The crappie and large mouth bass bite has been on fire right now here in Florida.
We have been fishing on Lake Panasoffkee. For the Crappie aka Specks we have been using minnows on number 6 gold hooks under a slip cork they have been running in 4ft to 6ft of water. We have had are best luck under the oak trees hanging over the water in the shadows.
The large mouth bass has been in the Hydrilla and a long the shoreline chasing bait out Florida bass are getting ready for the spawn in the next couple months. The...
Leon Hampton
Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The crappie and large mouth bass bite has been on fire right now here in Florida.
We have been fishing on Lake Panasoffkee. For the Crappie aka Specks we have been using minnows on number 6 gold hooks under a slip cork they have been running in 4ft to 6ft of water. We have had are best luck under the oak trees hanging over the water in the shadows.
The large mouth bass has been in the Hydrilla and a long the shoreline chasing bait out Florida bass are getting ready for the spawn in the next couple months. The
big female will be pulling up on the beds around the shoreline's and docks. Use a rattle trap and a purple warm for your best results.
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Water is cooling down and the fishing is heating up. Trout bite has been great on the creek mouths. Look for the spotty bottom with kelp grass for you best results. A lot of slot size redfish and over slot are on the outer islands and also in the creek mouths Feeding on mud minnows and shrimp. Incoming tide has the best bite. Gag grouper are stacked up on the rocks in 5ft to 12ft of water.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Water is cooling down and the fishing is heating up. Trout bite has been great on the creek mouths. Look for the spotty bottom with kelp grass for you best results. A lot of slot size redfish and over slot are on the outer islands and also in the creek mouths Feeding on mud minnows and shrimp. Incoming tide has the best bite. Gag grouper are stacked up on the rocks in 5ft to 12ft of water.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Bill R.
Inverness, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Swords are biting off SE Florida! This 110 pounder was taken Saturday November 26 off Pompano Beach. There was a report of a 450 pounder caught the same day. Come fishing with us!
Bill Ryan
Bill R. Inverness, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Swords are biting off SE Florida! This 110 pounder was taken Saturday November 26 off Pompano Beach. There was a report of a 450 pounder caught the same day. Come fishing with us!
Swordfish Fishing in Homosassa, Florida
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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite is hot right now in 2 to 3 1/2 feet of water using a 5 1/2 inch jerk bait from D.O.A in the color glow with a 4/0 circle hook in the nose of the bait or under a cork. Shrimp under a cork rig is working good to on a 1/4oz Jighead.
Leon Hampton
Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The trout bite is hot right now in 2 to 3 1/2 feet of water using a 5 1/2 inch jerk bait from D.O.A in the color glow with a 4/0 circle hook in the nose of the bait or under a cork. Shrimp under a cork rig is working good to on a 1/4oz Jighead.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Jason Lowe
Jason L.
Citra, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
October has been a great month to fish. It truly has been ‘red October’. The redfish bite has been on fire.
November will bring some cold front patterns but the bite should stay strong. Just be patient. After a big cold front, the fish may be more lethargic than usual so you may have to fish artificial bait a little slower than you like.
Live shrimp and cut mullet will still be good for redfish as well.
You may have to start looking to the creek mouths for fish as the water gets colder. A popping cork rig will help...
Jason Lowe
Jason L. Citra, Florida Reported 3 years ago
October has been a great month to fish. It truly has been ‘red October’. The redfish bite has been on fire.
November will bring some cold front patterns but the bite should stay strong. Just be patient. After a big cold front, the fish may be more lethargic than usual so you may have to fish artificial bait a little slower than you like.
Live shrimp and cut mullet will still be good for redfish as well.
You may have to start looking to the creek mouths for fish as the water gets colder. A popping cork rig will help
keep you off the oyster bars.
Thankfully, our cold fronts don’t last too long and it can be back in the 80s pretty quick this time of year.
I know I keep saying this but just in case.....keep in mind that the redfish laws changed as of September 1st. Go to the myfwc website to get the latest info depending on the region you fish.
The trout bite is starting to pick up. The water in Cedar Key is still a bit dirty but the trout are getting on the flats. Just keep working spots until you find them.
Stay safe and be blessed!
Redfish Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
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Brian Harris
Brian H.
Hudson, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great! All species have been biting good with cooling water temps. Snook, trout and reddish, as well as plenty of nice Cobia around.
Brian Harris
Brian H. Hudson, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been great! All species have been biting good with cooling water temps. Snook, trout and reddish, as well as plenty of nice Cobia around.
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Hudson, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Hudson, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Hudson, Florida
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Hudson, Florida
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Scott W.
Cedar Key, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
This couple limited today.
Scott Wurtzel
Scott W. Cedar Key, Florida Reported 3 years ago
This couple limited today.
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
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Jason Lowe
Jason L.
Citra, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fall is so close you can almost taste it...well you can feel it in the air a little. I love this time of year-pumpkin spice lattes, fall decorations...nope! I love this time of year because the temps get more bearable, and the fishing gets great. September and October are probably my favorite months to fish.
The redfish bite in Cedar Key is getting right. They school up this time of year and if you find one then there are probably more. Give them some time to eat. Shrimp, mullet and artificial lures are the way to go.
Keep in mind...
Jason Lowe
Jason L. Citra, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fall is so close you can almost taste it...well you can feel it in the air a little. I love this time of year-pumpkin spice lattes, fall decorations...nope! I love this time of year because the temps get more bearable, and the fishing gets great. September and October are probably my favorite months to fish.
The redfish bite in Cedar Key is getting right. They school up this time of year and if you find one then there are probably more. Give them some time to eat. Shrimp, mullet and artificial lures are the way to go.
Keep in mind
that the redfish laws changed as of September 1st. Go to the myfwc website to get the latest info depending on the region you fish.
I like to look for moving water. Anything where water is getting pushed or funneled through is a good place to start. If water is getting funneled through a tight spot, then bait is getting funneled through that same spot and bigger fish know that.
I also like to look for bait getting hit. If I see a lot of bait getting pushed around a natural funnel spot, then it can be a like a gold mine..or a redfish mine.
The trout bite has picked up some. The normal popping cork rig will work. Just keep searching the flats and you should pick them up. They should get better as the water temps cool down some. I still run with the Bass Assassin Sea Shad in a Green Moon color or a Stinky Pink color.
Enjoy some football and some fishing over the next few months. In an effort to multi task, you can always listen to the game on the radio while you are fishing!!
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
Redfish fishing in Cedar Key, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Water has cooled off a bit and the bite has fired up. A lot of slot and over-slot Redfish up to 40". Trout bite is also getting into full swing. Grouper bite has been good for the last week. Limit of quality fish hitting the deck.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Water has cooled off a bit and the bite has fired up. A lot of slot and over-slot Redfish up to 40". Trout bite is also getting into full swing. Grouper bite has been good for the last week. Limit of quality fish hitting the deck.
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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