Fresh Chassahowitzka River Fishing Reports

The scallops have been great this year and are still going strong in about 3-7ft of water. The redfish bite has been steady, and the water is cooling some, so the trout have begun to show up on the flats and River mouths. Snook have been aggressive and their season opens September 1st as well as grouper.

Scalloping season has slowed down to a simmer. However the Redfish bite continues to strengthen . They are schooling up and are on the bite . I would say the bite will stay strong into September . September is when we will also see the trout begin to return from offshore. We of course are catching a few still along with our redfish . This time of year the near shore rocks are full of excitement. With every drop of a shrimp there is a pull on the line. Generally catching mangrove snapper and grunts. Btw I consider some of the best table fare out there. The fall season is booking fast so now is the time to get on the schedule for one of my favorite times of the year to fish here on the nature coast . Capt David Maki Finntastick charters

Scallops are still thick if you’re willing to put in the time and move around until you find pockets of them! Afternoon storms cut the trip short but still managed a good 3 gallons…plenty for dinner!

Scallops are still thick if you’re willing to put in the time and move around until you find pockets of them! Afternoon storms cut the trip short but still managed a good 3 gallons…plenty for dinner!

Had 10 gallons of scallops with 4 person in 4 hours

Don't let the heat deter you from fishing, the bite is still just as hot as the temperature! Spent the morning drifing the grassy flats of Homosassa Bay catching beautiful speckled sea trout, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano and Grunts. It will only get better as summer comes to an end and the water starts to cool off. Give me a holler to get in on the action!