Captain Beach isn’t just a guide; he’s an ambassador for Crystal River’s diverse fishery. From the hard-fighting snook to the prized redfish, trout, grouper, and snapper, Captain Beach knows the haunts and habits of these prized catches. He tailors his trips to target specific species, ensuring an exciting and rewarding experience for anglers of all skill levels.

You’ll have your choice between fly or light spin fishing gear, and target species options of redfish, snook, or speckled with occasional shots at cobia, tarpon, or tripletail.

Capt. Mike provides premium rods made by St. Croix, Sage, and Shimano that are paired with top-end reels from Nautilus, Shimano, and Tibor. Your fishing license is already covered so you can just come straight to the dock ready to fish! Just be sure to bring some long sleeves, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses and the rest will be taken care of.

You’ll fish from a Pro Line Pro 24 Flatback originally manufactured in Crystal River. The Pro 24 Flatback is considered by most locals to be the best boat for fishing the Nature Coast. She was completely rebuilt in 2022 and repowered with a 225 Mercury outboard that’ll make her cruise at up to 40 mph. She can carry up to six passengers, and fish four anglers comfortably.

Fish the famous Crystal River and Gulf of Mexico with Top Guide and Licensed Captain, Mike Haynes. Together with his expertise and your sense of adventure, you will create a memory to last a lifetime reeling in some of the most diverse fish species in the