Snook are some of the most fun fish to catch in Crystal River and they also happen to be great tasting! Spring snook season runs from March 1st through April...

Located on the west coast of Florida Crystal River is home to a myriad of incredible outdoor adventures including hiking swimming with manatees biking and best of all great fishing....

February’s Full Moon arrived on the heels of quite a chilly spell. This celestial event often marks a time when crappie lovers see the relatively brief move of specks into shallow shoreline cover to spawn. So far we have not … Continue reading → The post Giant Bass and Dead Gators appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Crystal River is the heart of fishing and aquatic adventures on Florida’s nature coast. Why Crystal River Is The Ultimate Florida Fishing Vacation Destination Every season offers a variety of...

In Crystal River you’ll find some of the best shark fishing in the world. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush full of plenty of catching and intense action Crystal...

Daniel E Clymer 43 Crystal River FL Daniel Elliot Clymer a well-known Fishing Captain and life-long resident of Citrus County passed away at the age of 43 on January 28th 2022 after a four-year battle with Sarcoma cancer under the care of HPH Citrus Hospice House of Lecanto FL. He was born to Janet Knipping Clymer on January 16th 1979 in Ocala FL....

Kayak fishing is one of the best ways to get closer to nature and become a better angler all while exploring our beautiful coastal ecosystem. Kayak fishing is also a...

Now is the time to gear up and get ready for sheepshead season in Crystal River. Sheepshead are widely found in Gulf waters and are a much sought-after catch among...

Today the heavens have received the most amazing angel who touched so many lives. Dan Clymer was inspirational loving patient and kind. He was the most amazing fishing Captain who was able to bring joy and treasured memories to thousands. After a long hard battle with Sarcoma cancer Dan was surrounded by love and is finally at his eternal peace. P...

One measure of a great day fishing is successfully targeting a diverse set of fish species that live in different niches of the marine ecosystem. Achieving this feat demonstrates a...

Early Saturday morning hopeful anglers were greeted by windy chilly and rough conditions. The New Year always sees the start of fishing tournaments and organizers of the 12U Elite Baseball Team Tournament fundraiser rolled the dice taking the first slot … Continue reading → The post Speck Fishers on Alert appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Florida is perhaps the most popular fishing designation in the world and Crystal River is a “must fish” spot for avid anglers.   As spring approaches fishing heats up and...

Saltwater fly fishing is often the next evolution for many fishermen’s quest to find and catch saltwater sport fish. Fly fishing adds art precision techniques and new skills to the...

All-in-all 2021 was a good fishing year for us in North Florida. A rainy start made for some good things in our lakes but did no favors for gulf rivers or salty inshore Big Bend fans. Not until late spring … Continue reading → The post Wrapping Up a Good Fishing Year appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Getting excited and geared up for the 2022 fishing charter season in Crystal River we have put together this article to detail what to expect and when for the inshore...

The Tackle BoxMy attachment to Newnan’s Lake goes pretty far back. For as long as I’ve been around locals have had an affectionate but unflattering nickname for the old 6 000-acre pond — “The Mudhole”. To me though the lake has … Continue reading → The post Will Newnans Lake Return to Old Form? appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Crystal River is fortunate to be home to a diverse range of fish species including some of the most targeted species in the entire State of Florida. From huge Gator...

Here at the start of winter the biggest fishing news in our part of Florida remains the exceptional ‘speck’ fishing. Speckled perch that is in Gainesville’s nearby lakes and speckled trout across nearly 100 miles of coastal shallows on the … Continue reading → The post Plenty of Good Holiday Angling Options appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.

Currently in Crystal River we are deep into our winter fishing patterns the colder waters have the fish pushed deep into the backcountry and with extreme low tides many of...

A nice holiday season warm spell has allowed anglers easy shots at fish and reports have been outstanding from several areas along the Big Bend Coast. Capt. Sean Campbell is one of a number of near-shore gulf fishers reporting dependably … Continue reading → The post Early Winter Fishing — So Far So Good appeared first on Gary's Tackle Box.