About Us
About Crystal River Inshore & Offshore Fishing
Crystal River, Florida is one of the Gulf Coast’s most productive fisheries — famous for its redfish, snook, tarpon, trout, grouper, and snapper. With shallow flats, spring-fed rivers, mangrove islands, and offshore rock piles, the area produces year-round action.
Fish We Target
Inshore Species
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Tarpon (Summer)
Offshore Species
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Amberjack
Cobia
Kingfish
Crystal River
Best Times to Fish Crystal River
- Spring: Trout, snook, redfish, cobia
- Summer: Tarpon, redfish, scalloping, snapper
- Fall: Redfish, snook, grouper season
- Winter: Sheepshead, trout, redfish
Why Crystal River Is Unique
- Spring-fed clear water
- Hundreds of mangrove islands
- Rich grass flats
- Shallow Gulf access
- Offshore ledges close to shore
These conditions create ideal year-round fishing for both inshore and offshore anglers
Meet Capt. Brody Slane
A lifelong angler and Crystal River local, Capt. Brody specializes in sight-fishing redfish, shallow-water stealth, and offshore ledge fishing. Whether you’re chasing a trophy or taking your family out for a fun day on the water — you’ll be in good hands.
Service Areas
Crystal River
Homosassa
Ozello
Inglis
Yankeetown
Gulf Hammock
King’s Bay
Chassahowitzka