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Ozello Fish Company
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Ozello Fish Company

Crystal River, United States
10+ reviews
We are FL Natives, Lady Capt. Shelby Perry and Fishing Guide Jacob Imhoff prioritize your comfort, memories, and fun for fishing, scalloping, snorkeling, and much more adventures on Florida's beautiful nature coast in Ozello.

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Rating

4.9
22 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (22)

Showing 1 – 5 of 22 reviews
  • Chuck Githens
    Chuck Githens
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Jacob was a lot of fun and was great with my grandson. He was knowledgeable and put us on the fish.

  • Alejandro Busto
    Alejandro Busto
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with Jade

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for fishing with us!

  • Gino Colangelo
    Gino Colangelo
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    January fishing trip

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults
  • Daniel Ketchen
    Daniel Ketchen
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Jacob is the guy want

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt. Jacob is the ultimate local insider. He put us on fish from the get go, and we had fish in the box within minutes. He clearly had a plan to keep things interesting and not be fishing the same way all day. We caught a lot and had some sharky adventures as well.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Mangrove Snapper
    Gag Grouper
  • Carrie Doub
    Carrie Doub
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Jacob took us to the Redfish!

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Jacob was awesome and I highly recommend booking a trip with him! His boat was very clean and nice! He was very knowledgeable! Can't wait to book again!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much! Capt. Jacob had a great time with you two!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day of fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Chuck G.
    Chuck G.
    Captain Jacob was a lot of fun and was great with my grandson. He was knowledgeable and put us on the fish.
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a beautiful Redfish against a clear blue sky, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Carrie D.
    Carrie D.
    Jacob was awesome and I highly recommend booking a trip with him! His boat was very clean and nice! He was very knowledgeable! Can't wait to book again!
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Group posing behind a large table of multiple redfish and other inshore fish at a marina cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Robecca J.
    Robecca J.
    Was great lots of fish wanna do it again 🐠
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Angler holding a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat in a coastal mangrove environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael W.
    Michael W.
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of several Redfish at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The Redfish bite is getting fired up with the water temps warming. We have been finding limits of quality reds in the mid to upper slot all week. They seem to be liking that cooler water from the start to the top of the incoming tide. Live shrimp or mud minnows on a 1/8 oz jig head under a popping cork, floating past the mangroves with the current is sure to get you bit. Watch for any cuts in the mangroves with flowing water as they will be holdng reds and snook both. With the water temps starting to rise don't overlook the artificial baits. Soft plastic jerk baits as well the Mirrolure Mirrodines are working very well. Slow your retrieve for the reds and speed it up a bit for the snook. The next couple of weeks looks great for inshore fishing. Don't forget there is less than a month until scallop season starts so get your fishing in now before the boat traffic. After July, early morning and late evening bites will be epic and will help you beat the heat!
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Group of anglers gathered beside a dockside boat table displaying multiple vertically striped fish.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Kurt E.
    Kurt E.
    We had an enjoyable day with Jason. He was timely and professional. Boat and equipment were well maintained. And we caught fish. Highly recommended!
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Young angler holding a large redfish aboard a boat in a calm coastal mangrove fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Laura K.
    Laura K.
    Our family had a wonderful time on our trip with Captain Jacob!! We rented through Airbnb and he picked us up right from our dock— Highly recommend Ozello Fishing Co!!
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Multiple redfish arranged on a boat-side fillet table at a calm dock, with a landing net and fishing gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Stephanie S.
    Stephanie S.
    Had a split day scalloping and fishing. Short trip to fishing grounds and scalloping grounds. Caught 6 fish including red fish and snook.
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    Young angler holding a redfish-style catch aboard a fishing boat, with an adult companion and scenic coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mangrove Snapper
    Chrryl T.
    Chrryl T.
    Young couple but they know their stuff! Capt Jacob knew what kind of fish we were pulling in before it was out of the water. He's super patient with kids. We had a great time!
  • Ozello Fish Company, LLC.
    Ozello Fish Company, LLC.Crystal River, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Katherine W.
    Katherine W.
    Great half day out. Captain Jacob was great and the boat was clean and comfortable. He was very knowledgeable and helpful.

What's biting with Ozello Fish Company, LLC. in Crystal River

If you came to town with a Bull Redfish in mind – November is your month! The area's famous manatees also barrel into town mid-month. Head to Three Sisters Spring to spot these cute creatures!

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A family proudly displaying their catch of several Redfish at the dock after a successful fishing trip.

The fishing in Ozello is heating up!

Jun 1, 2022 • Crystal River
The Redfish bite is getting fired up with the water temps warming. We have been finding limits of quality reds in the mid to upper slot all week. They seem to be liking that cooler water from the start to the top of the incoming tide. Live shrimp or mud minnows on a 1/8 oz jig head under a popping cork, floating past the mangroves with the current is sure to get you bit. Watch for any cuts in the mangroves with flowing water as they will be holdng reds and snook both. With the water temps starting to rise don't overlook the artificial baits. Soft plastic jerk baits as well the Mirrolure Mirrodines are working very well. Slow your retrieve for the reds and speed it up a bit for the snook. The next couple of weeks looks great for inshore fishing. Don't forget there is less than a month until scallop season starts so get your fishing in now before the boat traffic. After July, early morning and late evening bites will be epic and will help you beat the heat!
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Two snorkelers underwater holding seashells, with no visible fish or fishing activity.

BRING YOUR KIDS!!

Aug 1, 2020 • Crystal River
If we had a dollar for every time our customers under 14 said “This is so much fun”, we could take every one of you scalloping on us! It’s not about limiting out folks but about the smiles, quality family time, and eco-system education. Our most frequently asked questions are about age limits and our answer is loud and clear, BRING US YOUR KIDS! Not only is a trip with us safe and fun for children, but the education on our natural science and memories are priceless!
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