Fresh Crystal River Fishing Reports

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Fishing Seasons & Latest Fishing Photos and Videos

July

Deeper waters hold delicious Red Snapper! For you folks who’d like to keep things closer to home, Scallop season is officially open and the rivers are full of tourists looking to take home a treat.

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Fresh Fishing Reports from Crystal River

June

June 21, 2025

Fishing are biting lost some snook caught some reds then went out to some rocks and got in some grunts and snapper managed to find a coboa and some grouper

June

June 21, 2025

Fishing are biting lost some snook caught some reds then went out to some rocks and got in some grunts and snapper managed to find a coboa and some grouper

Redfish

June 19, 2025

The key to getting the redfish is get on the water early so you can bet the storms in the afternoon. We are using live and cut pinfish on 4/0 circle hooks and 20lb leader. There has been some big schools of redfish on the outside islands.

Redfish bite is on FIRE!

June 4, 2025

With the warmer weather the redfish bite is heating up and we have big schools of them showing up. Leave early, beat the heat and stay busy on catching redfish.

Redfish bite is on FIRE!

June 4, 2025

With the warmer weather the redfish bite is heating up and we have big schools of them showing up. Leave early, beat the heat and stay busy on catching redfish.

Tarpon Season in Crystal River is insane

May 21, 2025

The tarpon fishing in Crystal River has been nothing short of phenomenal lately. These silver kings are in full migration mode, and their presence is impossible to miss. Around the recent moon phases, feeding activity has peaked, with fish aggressively striking bait in a frenzy of predatory behavior. Outside of feeding windows, the tarpon can be seen engaging in their classic migration “dance,” rolling and daisy-chaining in pods, a spectacle that’s become a daily occurrence on the water. Anglers have been treated to some of the best action anywhere in the world. Crystal River has truly lived up to its reputation as the premier tarpon destination, not just for numbers but for size. Massive fish, some of the largest found anywhere are patrolling the flats and channels, and they’re in a cooperative mood. Happy, rolling fish have been more than willing to eat, and experienced guides have been putting clients on multiple shots each day. Clients have been thrilled with the results, jumping countless tarpon and successfully bringing many to hand after thrilling battles. Whether it’s the electric moment of the eat, the aerial acrobatics that follow, or simply watching pods of giant fish in clear water, this season has delivered unforgettable experiences. If there was ever a time to chase tarpon in Crystal River, it’s now, these are the days anglers dream about. I have some dates remaining the last week of June if tarpon are on your bucket list!

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What anglers said about fishing in Crystal River

With an outstanding guide, you won’t be disappointed with a Crystal River adventure.

5.0 / 5

With an outstanding guide, you won’t be disappointed with a Crystal River adventure.

Native Scalloping Charters

Have to try scalloping is a lot of fun and pretty easy to do. Salty Day charter was the best for my family. Couldn't ask for a better captain and first mate.

5.0 / 5

Have to try scalloping is a lot of fun and pretty easy to do. Salty Day charter was the best for my family. Couldn't ask for a better captain and first mate.

Salty Day Fishing Charters

There are many species you can fish for. Be willing to experiment with different types of fish. They all fight good, and most are good to eat.

5.0 / 5

There are many species you can fish for. Be willing to experiment with different types of fish. They all fight good, and most are good to eat.

VooDoo Charters Wicked Fishing

You need plenty of sun screen, correct fishing gear, sunglasses and some patients.

4.0 / 5

You need plenty of sun screen, correct fishing gear, sunglasses and some patients.

Reel Pressure Inshore Fishing

Don’t come when it’s raining! You win some, you lose some, it ain’t always onetime and that just the way life plays, great trip inspire of the rain!

5.0 / 5

Don’t come when it’s raining! You win some, you lose some, it ain’t always onetime and that just the way life plays, great trip inspire of the rain!

Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

Focus on in-shore fishing. The deep drop is a long boatride out to the fishing ground and you may be more successful spending your time fishing for speckled trout, redfish and snook in-shore.

4.7 / 5

Focus on in-shore fishing. The deep drop is a long boatride out to the fishing ground and you may be more successful spending your time fishing for speckled trout, redfish and snook in-shore.

Native Fishing Charters

Sun block, hat, long sleeve shirt, dive booties so your feet don't get burnt.

5.0 / 5

Sun block, hat, long sleeve shirt, dive booties so your feet don't get burnt.

Cast N Reel Fishing Charters Of Crystal River

100% would recommend! Friendly, funny & knew what he was talking about! Came down here on my honeymoon and had a blast!

5.0 / 5

100% would recommend! Friendly, funny & knew what he was talking about! Came down here on my honeymoon and had a blast!

A-lure Fishing Charters LLC

Yes. Have fished area before and have always catch fish. Crystal River is a great place to stay and visit.

5.0 / 5

Yes. Have fished area before and have always catch fish. Crystal River is a great place to stay and visit.

VooDoo Charters Wicked Fishing

Please remind people that are fishing out of Pete's Pier that there is paid parking

5.0 / 5

Please remind people that are fishing out of Pete's Pier that there is paid parking

Finders Keepers Charters

Sunscreen bug spray sunglasses and hats- and layered clothing - started out very cool and were in shorts and t-shirts midday! Captain Tony was super helpful in advising us what to take!

5.0 / 5

Sunscreen bug spray sunglasses and hats- and layered clothing - started out very cool and were in shorts and t-shirts midday! Captain Tony was super helpful in advising us what to take!

VooDoo Charters Wicked Fishing

Best trip ever! Going back next week. Will be fishing with Spencer for the rest of my Life! He turn the lake into my private PLAYGROUND!

5.0 / 5

Best trip ever! Going back next week. Will be fishing with Spencer for the rest of my Life! He turn the lake into my private PLAYGROUND!

Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

Make sure you book with a professional. It's alot of water and only a few experienced guides can put you on fish worthy of your time.

5.0 / 5

Make sure you book with a professional. It's alot of water and only a few experienced guides can put you on fish worthy of your time.

A-lure Fishing Charters LLC

Bring multiple layers of clothing as it can get cold during the ride out and in but warm when stopped. Also the Noseeums biting bugs are a nuisance when in the river if there is no wind.

5.0 / 5

Bring multiple layers of clothing as it can get cold during the ride out and in but warm when stopped. Also the Noseeums biting bugs are a nuisance when in the river if there is no wind.

Salty Day Fishing Charters

You can’t control the weather so if it turns bad out don’t blame the Captain he can only do so much. Our Captain Bobby went above and beyond to make our day a success

5.0 / 5

You can’t control the weather so if it turns bad out don’t blame the Captain he can only do so much. Our Captain Bobby went above and beyond to make our day a success

Native Fishing Charters

Yes I would, great way to experience the water, as we were down here for Christmas, there are better times to go for sure like most things, some fish species were out of season, the Captains honesty much appreciated, we had a blast my boys want to go again.

5.0 / 5

Native Fishing Charters

Captain Leo was fantastic! We had the best time and he put us on fish all day with tough fishing tides. I can't say enough about what a great day we had. I highly recommend him and we had so much fun! Great experience in every way!

5.0 / 5