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Crystal River Fishing

Crystal River Fishing

Crystal River is a coastal city in Florida known for good fishing opportunities. You may even spot manatees if you visit in the winter because hundreds of manatees gather around the warm springs in Crystal River. The winter water isn't cold here like it is in many areas, which is what attracts not only the manatees, but also lots of fish from the Gulf of Mexico where the water becomes cold. This is one of many reason fishing Crystal River is great all year round.

An abundance of fish is available near the shore in Crystal River, making it a great place for inshore fishing. You can catch both saltwater and freshwater fish in Crystal River. Common species include Sheepshead, Redfish, Largemouth Bass, Snook, and Spotted Seatrout. There is also good Bluefish, Flounder, Pompano, and Crevalle Jack fishing.

Nearshore you might catch Barracuda, Cobia. King Mackerel, or Spanish Mackerel if you're lucky. Plenty of other fish species live in the nearshore waters of Crystal River too, including Grunts, Triggerfish, Snappers, and Groupers. Mangrove Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Gag Grouper, and Red Grouper are the most common of the bottom species. For those who venture way offshore Mahi-mahi and a few Blackfin Tuna are possible.



Crystal River Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Crystal River, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Bluegill

  2. Bluegill

    There is a 28.74% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 27838 Bluegill counted.

    Crystal River Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER BLUEGILL COUNTS CHART


  3. Bluespotted Sunfish

  4. Bluespotted Sunfish

    There is a 27.99% catch rate for Bluespotted Sunfish, based on 27109 Bluespotted Sunfish counted.

    Crystal River Bluespotted Sunfish Counts Chart
    Bluespotted

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER BLUESPOTTED SUNFISH COUNTS CHART


  5. Threadfin Shad

  6. Threadfin Shad

    There is a 14.55% catch rate for Threadfin Shad, based on 14092 Threadfin Shad counted.

    Crystal River Threadfin Shad Counts Chart
    Threadfin

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER THREADFIN SHAD COUNTS CHART


  7. Warmouth

  8. Warmouth

    There is a 4.52% catch rate for Warmouth, based on 4375 Warmouth counted.

    Crystal River Warmouth Counts Chart
    Warmouth

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER WARMOUTH COUNTS CHART


  9. Spotted Seatrout

  10. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 3.85% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 3729 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Crystal River Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART


  11. Pinfish

  12. Pinfish

    There is a 2.57% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 2493 Pinfish counted.

    Crystal River Pinfish Counts Chart
    Pinfish

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER PINFISH COUNTS CHART


  13. White Grunt

  14. White Grunt

    There is a 1.58% catch rate for White Grunt, based on 1534 White Grunt counted.

    Crystal River White Grunt Counts Chart
    White

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER WHITE GRUNT COUNTS CHART


  15. Largemouth Bass

  16. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 1.44% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 1397 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Crystal River Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER LARGEMOUTH BASS COUNTS CHART


  17. Red Drum

  18. Red Drum

    There is a 1.39% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 1349 Red Drum counted.

    Crystal River Red Drum Counts Chart
    Red

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER RED DRUM COUNTS CHART


  19. Hardhead Catfish

  20. Hardhead Catfish

    There is a 1.37% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 1323 Hardhead Catfish counted.

    Crystal River Hardhead Catfish Counts Chart
    Hardhead

    ENLARGE CRYSTAL RIVER HARDHEAD CATFISH COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 81 species of fish and 96856 fish counted for September around Crystal River.

To date, there are 148 species of fish and a total of 359863 fish counted for Crystal River and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 12/31/1890 (133 years).

Last Update: 9/25/2023 8:32:46 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Crystal River are the following:

  1. CITRUS #2 BIG BEND REEFS
    CITRUS #2 BIG BEND REEFS CONSIST OF 96 PRE-FABRICATED CONCRETE CUBES, ONE METER (3 feet of relief) ON A SIDE-50M SPACED HEXAGON WEIGHING OVER 120 TONS.    


  2. ST Martins Reef
    ST Martins Reef


  3. wreck-7949


  4. wreck-7966


  5. Jewfish Sink


  6. Gomez Rocks
    Gomez Rocks


  7. Ozello Fishing Pier


  8. CITRUS #1 BIG BEND REEFS
    CITRUS #1 BIG BEND REEFS


  9. AUTO & CONCRETE
    28.887383333333 -82.828933333333


  10. wreck-9269
    Attributes vesslterms feature_type Wrecks - Submerged, dangerous chart US,US,graph,Chart 11400 latdec 28.7362405 londec -82.8378114 depth sounding_type history quasou watlev a


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Top Crystal River Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Pete's Pier
    Pete's Pier is the perfect place to launch for all your saltwater adventures! Nestled in the heart of Crystal River is Pete's Pier. Whether you're coming for bait, boat storage, or to view the fresh catch of the day we are the first plac

  2. Tee's 2.0 Bait Mkt
    We specialize in live bait but have a selection of basic tackle and fishing needs for freshwater and Gulf

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Top Crystal River Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Captain Dan Clymer
    I provide full or half day inshore and offshore fishing charters in the Crystal River and Homosassa areas. I have a lifetime of knowledge on Citrus County's waters and look forward to a memorable day on the water with you.

  2. High Octane Fishing LLC
    Here at High Octane Fishing LLC we provide inshore, offshore, scalloping and shark fishing charters in Crystal River, Florida.

  3. Florida Fishing Adventures
    We specialize in Shallow Water Grouper, Inshore Fishing, and Scalloping.

  4. Salt River Outfitters
    Inshore fishing Charters; Trout, Redfish, and Tarpon.

  5. Captains Cove Outfitters


  6. Spottails Charters


  7. Fish Crystal River
    Fish Crystal River is a fishing charter in crystal river that offers inshore and offshore fishing trips for redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper, Grouper and more!

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Top Crystal River Marinas

  1. Pete's Pier
    Pete's Pier is the perfect place to launch for all your saltwater adventures! Nestled in the heart of Crystal River is Pete's Pier. Whether you're coming for bait, boat storage, or to view the fresh catch of the day we are the first plac

  2. B's Marina & Campground
    Your Nature's Coast Destination Resort on the beautiful Withlacoochee river, with deep water, no bridges, just 2.5 miles from the gulf of Mexico!

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