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Mike Ziegler
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Mike Ziegler

Homosassa, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Mike has been fishing Homosassa's incredible waters for well over 35 years. He knows where all the best fish hide and exactly how to target them. More than that, Captain Mike does what he does because he loves it. He will work hard on every trip to show you the best of his native waters, and will make sure you leave with a new-found love of the area as well as a trunkful of delicious fish.

Charter

Rating

4.8
63 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (63)

Showing 1 – 5 of 63 reviews
  • Corbin Umphries
    Corbin Umphries
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    When I tell you the captain did not stop trying to get us on fish, im not lying. We limited out on redfish,speckled trout, and 5 black drum. Plus the countless throwbacks. I would highly recommend Salt Face and will be definitely be returning again. 5/5 stars. The captain was very helpful and knowledgeable .

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Noah Kettula
    Noah Kettula
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2020
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing with captain Mike

    6 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    It was a very hard day of fishing because the wind was wrong and it was a cold front. But our captain made sure he tried his best to put us on fish and we had a beautiful snook on the line and lost it. Caught some trout and seen many more fish. If they were biting we would have loaded the boat. Captain Mike knows where to find them.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
  • Randy Weaver
    Randy Weaver
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Good boat. Very experienced captain..

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Caught redfish ,sea trout,sheep head..and limit if scallops.. could not ask for a better experience..thx Mike

  • Josh Conley
    Josh Conley
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Lines stayed tight!

    6 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    Great trip with Captain Mike! Good coordination beforehand with Cindy and Mike. Family of 4 reeled in fish all day!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Thomas Eppolite
    Thomas Eppolite
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Full Day Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Mike took good care of us. He knows the water and the fish. we had a great day.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    Multiple fish, including snook and spotted seatrout, arranged across a boat cleaning table beside the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Corbin U.
    Corbin U.
    When I tell you the captain did not stop trying to get us on fish, im not lying. We limited out on redfish,speckled trout, and 5 black drum. Plus the countless throwbacks. I would highly recommend Salt Face and will be definitely be returning again. 5/5 stars. The captain was very helpful and knowledgeable .
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing with family on a sunny day in a coastal waterway.
    Josh C.
    Josh C.
    Great trip with Captain Mike! Good coordination beforehand with Cindy and Mike. Family of 4 reeled in fish all day!
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Thomas E.
    Thomas E.
    Captain Mike took good care of us. He knows the water and the fish. we had a great day.
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    A couple proudly displays their catch of Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    John L.
    John L.
    Had a great day out on the water with Capt. Mike, and he was dedicated to us having a great time and catching fish. We learned a little bit of history and brought home dinner.
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of spotted sea trout on a cleaning table at the dock.
    Amy K.
    Amy K.
    Captain Mike was great. We had a great trip.
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    Angler poses beside a large display of spotted seatrout arranged on a dockside fillet table along a calm residential waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Dena S.
    Dena S.
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    An angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jonathon B.
    Jonathon B.
    Started at 9.00 am, a little later start than we were used to due to the tides, but this turned out to be perfect. We had a beautiful run out to our first of many fishing spots, where we caught a wide variety of species. Once this spot was exhausted, we headed to the next place. Each time we changed gear and Mike set us up for success. Grunts and red snapper started going into the cooler. Captain Mike wasn't shy about sharing his knowledge and kept the boat moving to the best locations in open water and around the many small mangrove islands. The redfish fishing was fun, and we kept a few of those for dinner. All too soon, 6 hours had passed, and we headed back to the dock to watch Captain Mike skillfully fillet and bag our catch. I would thoroughly recommend Captain Mike and will book another trip soon.
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while out on the water, showcasing a beautiful sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Zakery K.
    Zakery K.
    We had an amazing time out on the water with Capt. Mike from Salt Faced Charter! From start to finish, everything about the trip was top-notch. We caught a limit of redfish, plus plenty of mangrove snapper and grunts, which made for an exciting and action-packed day. Capt. Mike was extremely professional, yet super easy to talk to — it felt like fishing with a longtime friend who really knows his stuff. His boat was clean, comfortable, and loaded with top-of-the-line equipment, which made a huge difference in the experience. I can’t recommend Salt Faced Charter enough — 10/10, hands down. If you’re looking for a great day of fishing and good company, this is the charter to book!
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    A group of anglers proudly posing with their catch of multiple Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table at a scenic waterfront location.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Alcides S.
    Alcides S.
    Very knowledgeable captain
  • Saltface Charters
    Saltface ChartersHomosassa, FL
    Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Sebastian R.
    Sebastian R.
    For the Lord said to Simon cast thy line once more on the other side of the boat. Mike put in the work. Tried a bunch of spots but little results. It wasn't our day on the water. Would have preferred to get out a bit earlier But still had a great time.

What's biting with Saltface Charters in Homosassa

Some of the biggest Redfish around here are caught in November, when the weather is nice and cool. Bottom fish will be biting more on the reefs, just be sure to check the weather forecast before heading out.

Top catches for November