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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
We have been targeting redfish and trout at the creek mouths and inside the creeks our trout has been in the deeper holes and the redfish are mixed in with them to there are a lot of our redfish on the edge of the oyster bars and rocks on the side of the creek banks. We have been sight casting our redfish on the side of the banks using Zman prawn star in the 3.5 inch per rig 3/16oz. The trout has been biting the same bait you do need to let it sink a little more do to it...
Leon Hampton
Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 9 months ago
We have been targeting redfish and trout at the creek mouths and inside the creeks our trout has been in the deeper holes and the redfish are mixed in with them to there are a lot of our redfish on the edge of the oyster bars and rocks on the side of the creek banks. We have been sight casting our redfish on the side of the banks using Zman prawn star in the 3.5 inch per rig 3/16oz. The trout has been biting the same bait you do need to let it sink a little more do to it being a little bit lighter then we have been working it slow on the bottom with the cooler air temperature.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Kevin Trahan
Kevin T.
Inverness, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
Scott

Merry Christmas to all!


Sheepshead fishing has been picking up on the nearshore rocks. Live shrimp and fiddler crabs will get them to eat. Black bass, grunts and Spanish mackerel are also on the rocks. Inshore, the water has cooled and the reds and trout are moving to the creeks and rivers. Some black drum and mangrove snapper are in the deeper holes of the creeks. There has been very little water due to extreme low tides and a persistent east wind, thus most of the fishing is in the main river and nearshore rocks recently.
Kevin Trahan
Kevin T. Inverness, Florida Reported 9 months ago
Scott

Merry Christmas to all!


Sheepshead fishing has been picking up on the nearshore rocks. Live shrimp and fiddler crabs will get them to eat. Black bass, grunts and Spanish mackerel are also on the rocks. Inshore, the water has cooled and the reds and trout are moving to the creeks and rivers. Some black drum and mangrove snapper are in the deeper holes of the creeks. There has been very little water due to extreme low tides and a persistent east wind, thus most of the fishing is in the main river and nearshore rocks recently.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 9 months ago
Trout fishing has been really good. Sheep head are starting to show up. Reds are still biting good.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 9 months ago
Trout fishing has been really good. Sheep head are starting to show up. Reds are still biting good.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Grouper and redfish has been very good this month. Trout fishing will be firing up in a couple of weeks.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Grouper and redfish has been very good this month. Trout fishing will be firing up in a couple of weeks.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Scallops are in full swing. Good divers are getting their limits. Redfish are firing up on the outer islands and spoil banks.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Scallops are in full swing. Good divers are getting their limits. Redfish are firing up on the outer islands and spoil banks.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Justin Rolph
Justin R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing is on fire
Justin Rolph
Justin R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Fishing is on fire
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Mark Reeves
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Water is cooling off and the fishing is getting hot.
Mark Reeves
Mark R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Water is cooling off and the fishing is getting hot.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Justin Rolph
Justin R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 1 year ago
Redfish and trout are fired up. Good snook. Inspire rocks are loaded with grouper
Justin Rolph
Justin R. Crystal River, Florida Reported 1 year ago
Redfish and trout are fired up. Good snook. Inspire rocks are loaded with grouper
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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
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.
Leon Hampton
Leon H. 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.
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Robert Mcclinnis
Robert M.
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
Robert M. 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
Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Florida Pompano, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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    Patrick P. | September 6, 2026

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    Had a great afternoon with Justin. Thrifty minutes in we ran into bad weather with wind, lightning and rain. He drove out of it looking for other options and we came back to original area and had a great last 1.5 hours of scalloping with success. We did not limit out, but that was due to weather. Really fun time with first time scallopers.

    Brian S. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: Scalloping Trip

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    Justin was a fantastic guide to all the local spots. He was patient with a newbie fisher and knowledge to aid an experienced fisher. He was patient and passionate about fishing! Definitely recommend to anyone wanting to explore the best local fishing spots!

    William G. | June 1, 2025

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