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