Crystal Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Crystal Bay

Mark Reeves
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 Reeves
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
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 M.
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported 3 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 M. Crawfordville, Florida Reported 3 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 M.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 3 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 M. Crystal River, Florida Reported 3 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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Justin Rolph
Justin R.
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 R. 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
Mark R.
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.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. 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 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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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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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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Recent Crystal Bay Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Kevin made our charter fishing trip an unforgettable experience! He was fantastic with our kids and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He took the time to teach us different casting techniques for various types of fish, baited hooks, and even helped us cast into the best spots to maximize our chances of catching something. Beyond fishing, he showed us alligator habitats and took us over to Shell Island, making the day an adventure from start to finish. We caught drum, redfish, a stingray, ladyfish, a crab, and even a bull shark—but the highlight of the day was hooking into a 120-pound tarpon! What an incredible thrill! Captain Kevin went above and beyond to make sure everyone had a great time, especially our kids. They talked about the trip for weeks afterward, which says it all. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing experience with a knowledgeable and patient guide, Captain Kevin is a 10/10. We can’t recommend him enough!

    Brady H. | June 23, 2026

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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 did an awesome job. Although the conditions were difficult we still caught a meal to take home with us. He was very patient with the kids and kept things entertaining and informative. Had a great time!

    Kurt G. | March 27, 2024

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great time , enough action . Bad weather, Kevin did a great job

    Kenneth K. | March 25, 2024

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    My two sons and I fished with Capt. Kevin today and had a blast. Kevin worked hard to put us in fish. The day was a complete success. Caught everything from redfish to an 80lb shark with a few gag groupers a grunts in between. Don’t hesitate to fish with him. He knows the fishery and is helps that he’s a really nice guide…

    Todd P. | November 22, 2023

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    Thanks so much Kevin! He worked overtime to make sure we had an epic day! Crystal River is a beautiful, amazing place and Kevin is a wonderful guide.

    Dena C. | July 5, 2023

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    5 star captain. Worked hard to get us on the bite. Super knowledgeable about the area and all of the wildlife. Great personality. Will book again in future. Family had a blast.

    Tony C. | June 26, 2023

    Trip: Crystal River Near And Inshore

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