Sassa Fishing Company 

4.7
(10 reviews)
 
State licensed
 5300 South Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34487, United States–

Sassa Fishing Company 

Homosassa, FL, United States
–
24 ft
4
4.7
(10 reviews)

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Book your next trip with Sassa Fishing Company and find out what makes the fishing in Homosassa so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain John can tell you all about the local fishery.

Your trip begins aboard a 24' Carolina Skiff that was 100% custom built specifically for fishing in Homosassa Florida. Enjoy ample fishing space, dry storage, built in coolers and fish boxes, bluetooth stereo system and SHADE! That's right, ton's of shade on demand when you need it.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, Jack Crevalle, Permit, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Sheepshead, and plenty more.

During the trip you might be spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. John also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed! You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Sassa Fishing Company is just a click away.

Book your next trip with Sassa Fishing Company and find out what makes the fishing in Homosassa so unique. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain John can tell you all about the local fishery.

Your trip begins aboard a 24' Carolina Skiff that was 100% custom built specifically for fishing in Homosassa Florida. Enjoy ample fishing space, dry storage, built in coolers and fish boxes, bluetooth stereo system and SHADE! That's right, ton's of shade on demand when you need it.

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Grunt, Hogfish, Jack Crevalle, Permit, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Snook, Sheepshead, and plenty more.

During the trip you might be spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. John also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed! You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Don't leave home without sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Sassa Fishing Company is just a click away.

John Gordon
Captain
John Gordon
17 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day – Flats Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
River Cruise / Snorkeling at Spring
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Extended Day – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Black Drum
+6
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
10 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (8)

Reviews (10)

  • Nick Ross
    Nick Ross
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip

    Half Day – Flats Fishing on August 16, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great guide with an immaculate boat! Will hire Captain again without question!

  • Michael Brossart
    Michael Brossart
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day – Flats Fishing on September 28, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

    My son, grandkids and I had a great 1/2-day trip with Captain John! Great guy who wanted us all to catch fish. We caught a number of trout (what the kids wanted the most), many of which were keepers, grouper, sea bass and even a few ladyfish for hunting reds. Will definitely book again!

  • James Devine
    James Devine
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    15 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Redfish and Snook

    Extended Day – Inshore Fishing on May 11, 2026 • 1 adult

    Great day with John. He knows where the fish are. Caught redfish fish and snook. No luck on trout. Still had a great time.

  • James Devine
    James Devine
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    15 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Extended Day – Inshore Fishing on March 9, 2026 • 1 adult
  • Kendra Burbrink
    Kendra Burbrink
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Must Come Back

    Extended Day – Inshore Fishing on July 31, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain was very friendly, extremely understandable, helpful, and kind with our small child on board. We all made great memories and look forward to a return trip in the future! I would recommend to anyone coming in the area to book a trip.

  • Elba Romero
    Elba Romero
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Half Day Fishing Charter with Capt John Gordon

    Half Day – Flats Fishing on July 10, 2025

    We had an amazing half day charter with Capt’ John. His knowledge & equipment is superior to other charters we’ve booked. We maxed out on Trout in just a few hours. We had such a great fishing charter we booked a scallop charter with Captain John.

  • Brandon Davis
    Brandon Davis
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Fishing Charter

    Half Day – Flats Fishing on July 14, 2025

    Great day on the water! Captain John is very friendly. Caught a bunch of fish to take home.

  • Fred Lower
    Fred Lower
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2019
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Half Day – Flats Fishing on October 20, 2025 • 2 adults

    Wonderful day, great guy and caught fish!

  • Gary Bachmann
    Gary Bachmann
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    3.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip on September 7, 2025 • 4 adults

FAQs about Sassa Fishing Company

Sassa Fishing Company offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day – Flats Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - River Cruise / Snorkeling at Spring (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Extended Day – Inshore Fishing (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Sassa Fishing Company, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Elevated Driving Console for increased visibility
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Sassa Fishing Company include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (If we are live bait fishing it is covered in the cost of the trip. There are no hidden fees.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fishing cleaning is included in the price of the trip, there are no hidden fees.)
  • Drinks (I will supply ice and bottled water, yiu are more than welcome to bring anything else you would like. No glass bottles are allowed.)
  • Fishing license (Fishing licenses are covered in the price of the trip. )
Sassa Fishing Company offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Homosassa River )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Sassa Fishing Company offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Sassa Fishing Company include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

John Gordon
John Gordon
Homosassa, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 2025
I have been a professional fishing guide for 17 years, and I am also a firefighter / paramedic, so rest assured you and your loved ones are safe with an experienced, professional captain. The only thing you need to worry about is catching fish, and how you are going to cook them!
John Gordon
John Gordon
Fully verified
4
reports
10
reviews
2025
member since
~1h
response
I have been a professional fishing guide for 17 years, and I am also a firefighter / paramedic, so rest assured you and your loved ones are safe with an experienced, professional captain. The only thing you need to worry about is catching fish, and how you are going to cook them!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a large Redfish while fishing in a calm water environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nick R.
    Nick R.
    Great guide with an immaculate boat! Will hire Captain again without question!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while seated on the deck of a fishing boat, enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    James D.
    James D.
    Great day with John. He knows where the fish are. Caught redfish fish and snook. No luck on trout. Still had a great time.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Monster redfish and snook hit the deck non stop before this front pushed through.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    We took a stroll out the river on a perfect weather morning, cruised out to some nearshore rock piles and brought back fresh fish for dinner. It doesn't get any more relaxing than that!
  • An angler proudly displays a large Redfish while fishing in a calm coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The hint of a temperature drop had the early morning Redfish fired up! Upper slot and over slot fish deep in the mullet schools made for a great half-day trip. It will only get better as the water cools off. Limited availability so don't hesitate to book! **hidden content**
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day in coastal waters.
    Don't let the heat deter you from fishing, the bite is still just as hot as the temperature! Spent the morning drifing the grassy flats of Homosassa Bay catching beautiful speckled sea trout, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano and Grunts. It will only get better as summer comes to an end and the water starts to cool off. Give me a holler to get in on the action!
  • Angler holding a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in a sunny coastal environment.
    Kendra B.
    Kendra B.
    Captain was very friendly, extremely understandable, helpful, and kind with our small child on board. We all made great memories and look forward to a return trip in the future! I would recommend to anyone coming in the area to book a trip.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Young
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Elevated Driving Console for increased visibility
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
If we are live bait fishing it is covered in the cost of the trip. There are no hidden fees.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing cleaning is included in the price of the trip, there are no hidden fees.
Drinks
I will supply ice and bottled water, yiu are more than welcome to bring anything else you would like. No glass bottles are allowed.
Fishing license
Fishing licenses are covered in the price of the trip.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
As a father of 2, I LOVE taking kids fishing and teaching them the correct way to do it, just like I was taught as a kid.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Homosassa right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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