Captain
Mike Sorrel

Member since April 2019 Homosassa, United States
Background
Captain Mike was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, and grew up fishing with his family and friends. He bought his first boat at 15, and his second at 18. No opportunity to go fishing (or hunting) was ever wasted. Mike would even fish from the oil rigs he worked on after high school while saving money for college. And his mechanical engineering studies at Georgia Tech didn't stop him from fishing around Atlanta, Georgia's lakes, and the Atlantic Coast. Captain Mike continued to fish wherever he traveled away from Atlanta. Family vacations always included fishing day(s). When he moved to Florida in 2012, he started fishing Homosassa and Citrus County. He couldn't believe the similarities to Louisiana and knew he had to make Citrus County his forever home.
Techniques
Sight fishing the grass flats along the Nature Coast with fly or light tackle from a poling skiff is a team effort. Staying calm while getting closer to cast is only the first step of the process. There's nothing like seeing a fish take the bait. However, it's also just as fun to blind cast around structure because you never really know what you're going to catch. The Nature Coast is home to many fish species including Tarpon, Redfish, Seatrout, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Black Drum, White Trout, Bonita, and more.

Hey, I'm Captain Mike Sorrel

Homosassa, United States
Background
Captain Mike was born in New Iberia, Louisiana, and grew up fishing with his family and friends. He bought his first boat at 15, and his second at 18. No opportunity to go fishing (or hunting) was ever wasted. Mike would even fish from the oil rigs he worked on after high school while saving money for college. And his mechanical engineering studies at Georgia Tech didn't stop him from fishing around Atlanta, Georgia's lakes, and the Atlantic Coast. Captain Mike continued to fish wherever he traveled away from Atlanta. Family vacations always included fishing day(s). When he moved to Florida in 2012, he started fishing Homosassa and Citrus County. He couldn't believe the similarities to Louisiana and knew he had to make Citrus County his forever home.
Techniques
Sight fishing the grass flats along the Nature Coast with fly or light tackle from a poling skiff is a team effort. Staying calm while getting closer to cast is only the first step of the process. There's nothing like seeing a fish take the bait. However, it's also just as fun to blind cast around structure because you never really know what you're going to catch. The Nature Coast is home to many fish species including Tarpon, Redfish, Seatrout, Snook, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, Black Drum, White Trout, Bonita, and more.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(8 reviews)
Homosassa
trips from US $350
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(4 reviews)
Homosassa
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (12)
January fishing trip
January fishing trip
January fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
75%
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Arthur W.
Ocala, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day inshore fly

VERIFIED   Inshore Catch & Release on June 12, 2023
Captain Mike knows the waters from Bayport to Cedar Key!
Arthur W. recommends Nature Coast Fly & Light Tackle
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Kevin A.
Spring Hill, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Inshore Catch & Release on June 9, 2023
Kevin A. recommends Nature Coast Fly & Light Tackle
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Michael M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on October 8, 2023
Michael M. recommends Citrus County Outfitters
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Robert H.
Crystal River, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Backcountry Fly & Light (AM) on January 25, 2023
Although it was a very windy day, captain Mike worked hard putting us on some fish, Great guide, Great guy, will book again
Robert H. recommends Nature Coast Fly & Light Tackle
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Michael W.
Gainesville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Memorable Trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Catch & Release on September 6, 2022
Mike demonstrated prowess on our Tarpon trip.ย  He took me to areas where we spotted multiple good fish.ย  We had several hookups...
Michael W. recommends Nature Coast Fly & Light Tackle
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