Ozello Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ozello

Leon Hampton
Leon H.
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.
Leon Hampton
Leon H. 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
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
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
Leon H. 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
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Crappie Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Robert Mcclinnis
Robert M.
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.
Robert Mcclinnis
Robert M. 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
Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Speckled Trout Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Leon Hampton
Leon H.
Hernando, Florida
Reported 3 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
Leon H. Hernando, Florida Reported 3 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
Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Crystal River, Florida
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Robert Mcclinnis
Robert M.
Crawfordville, Florida
Reported 3 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 M. Crawfordville, Florida Reported 3 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
Mark R.
Crystal River, Florida
Reported 3 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 3 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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