Fishing Resources

Florida FWC Recreational Saltwater Regulations 2023

Federal and International Gulf Regulations 

CCA – Coastal Conservation Association – (407) 854-7002

Florida Wind Conditions

Tide Conditions at Tucker Island

CCA Star Tournament Director – Captain Leiza Fitzgerald – (352) 665-4868 lfitzgerald@ccaflorida.org CCA Florida STAR. P.O. Box 568886. Orlando, FL 32856 

Seatow (727) 849 6612 Office: (352) 795 2236

Homosassa Marine Vito Palazzolo 3120 South Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, FL (352) 628-2991

Set the Hook Trolling Motor Repair, Nelson, Crystal River: (352) 302-6409 or (352) 794-3068

Homosassa Propellers, Mike Andrews (352) 220-4215, 10559 W Yulee Dr, Homosassa, FL

Citrus Sports and Apparel, Delisa (352) 564-9402, 1917 US-19 Unit 2, Crystal River, FL

Bill’s Blue Water Bait & Tackle (352) 628-0414, 5500 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 

Tee’s 2.0 Bait (352) 651-5101, 457 NE 1st Terrace, Crystal River, FL 34429

Ed’s Fishing Tackle Shop, 983 N. Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River 352-795-4178

Mike Roberts, IBIG and Boner Representative, (530) 320-5798, miker2154@gmail.com  

Douglas Kidd, custom rod builder,  dkcustomrods@gmail.com    https://dkcustomrods.com/ 

Guides

Captain William Toney  Member of the Homosassa Guides Association –  Inshore Fishing Charters USCG Licensed and Insured Chassahowitkza to Cedar Key Specializes in catching Red Fish, Trout and Tarpon to name a few. 352 422- 4141 www.homosassainshorefishing.com

Captain C. A. Richardson Flats Charters, Destination Charters, Tarpon Charters (727) 677-8185

Captain Gene Miller  Fifth generation captain out of Ozello who loves to sight fish  (352) 438-7936  www.captaingenemiller.com   

Captain Socrates Conomos Silver Lining Sports Fishing  Specializes in sight fishing tailing redfish in the back county as well as fly fishing (352) 895-9502

Captain Katie Jo Davis USCG Licensed and Insured Crystal River, Homosassa, Ozello and Yankeetown Targeting various species of fish. (772) 882-8932

Captain Billy Farrar  Fishing around the islands and creeks of Homosassa and Chassahowiska.  (352) 586-7467 captainbillyfarrarfishing@gmail.com   

Captain Nick Warrington of High Octane Fishing Charters (352) 212-5070 captnickwarrington@gmail.com

Captain James Kerr Citrus Fishing Charters(352) 362-6893

Captain Brandon Branch Flats and Backcountry Fishing, Redfish, Trout Snook and Grouper around Crystal River and Homosassa. U.S.C.G. Licensed and Insured.(352) 601-7948 wwwBBBranchfishing@gmail.com

Captain Marrio Castello Tall Tales Fishing Charters Crystal River Florida primarily targets Redfish and Trout. USCC Licensed and Insured.(352) 454-7719 

Captain Jeremiah Carlucci Crystal River Fishing Adventures All Inclusive trips, inshore light tackle fishing specialist. USCC Licensed and Insured.(352) 228-7873

Captain Cephas Christian Seven C’s Charters USCG Licensed and Insured  (352) 601-0626

Captain Billy Henderson Trout, Tarpon Redfish, Snook, Drum, Sharks, Freshwater, Bass and Crappie  (352) 257-6999

Captain Glen Touchton Southern Fishing Guide Service Grouper, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel. U.S.C.G. Licensed. (352) 422-6838

Captain Michael Ziegler Salt Face Charters(352) 628-9848 or (352) 634-0861

Captain Charlie Harris Third generation native of the Homosassa and Crystal River area. Full time guide, specializes in fishing for inshore species such as Redfish, Tarpon, Trout and Cobia. (352) 634-4309

Captain Clay Shidler Specializing in family friendly Back Country, Inshore, and Offshore fishing charters, scalloping tours. (352) 586-2748

Captain JC Livingston Owns and operates Nature Coast Fin and Feather Outfitters, Crystal River (352) 464-0057

Captain Casey Males Florida Native, waterways of Crystal River, Homosassa and Ozello on kayak or paddle craft (352) 634-4002

Captain Brian Stauffer Fish Head Kayak Charters  Captain Brian’s Facebook

Captain Jim Long Member of the Homosassa Guide Association (352) 422-1303 CaptJimLong@gmail.com

Captain Mike Baize Member of the Homosassa Guides Association Fishing Charters, Manatee Tours, or even just a Sunset Cruise (352) 697-1811 or (352) 503-7458

Captain John Bazo Member of the Homosassa Guides Association Fly and light tackle fishing in Homosassa and Crystal River Florida (352) 895-7811

Captain Rick Spratt Native to the Gulf waters of Citrus County Member of the Homosassa Guides Association (352) 302-1606

Captain Gary Bartell Jr., Captain Billy Fender, (352) 228-8095, Ozello Keys Marina, https://www.ozellokeysmarina.com/  2355 S Ripple Path, Crystal River, FL 34429

Captain Dallas King, Pirate Flag Charter and Tours, 352 601-8460, pirateflagcharters.com

Captain Misty Kelly, Windy Day 2 Fishing Charters, https://www.windyday2fishingcharters.com/,  (352) 464 – 5554,  mistykelly0810@gmail.com