Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report

Pushlished On: August 4, 2022

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Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report

Pushlished On: August 4, 2022

Fishing

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Crystal River - Citrus, FL

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Mike Haynes
Crystal River, FL
  • Inshore and Nearshore Fishing - Have a blast in FL
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Mike Haynes
Inshore and Nearshore Fishing - Have a blast in FL
Crystal River, FL

Fishing report for the heat. This year's scallop harvest is a little tougher than last, but we have been able to stack some up in the coolers. When looking for them the best advise is to slow down while hunting. Many scallops are sticking closer to the sand or mud bottoms and deeper in the grass due to warmer temps. Always swim against the current to be able to see into the sea grass. Interesting fact, you may feel when grabbing one that the water is warmer inside their shell while they are feeding. Fishing has been good still. Redfish and Snook are sticking to moving water when the tide is low and hightailing it to the shade when tide is high. Moving water is oxygenated water for the fish when the temps are high. Use live bait when possible or use fresh lady fish chunks and wait it out for a good bite. The windy side of mangroves will produce better numbers due to the wave action stirring and cooling the water. Trout have been in deeper waters, with good numbers in a school, you just have to weed thru the small ones for limit, but at least they are biting. Use shrimp on a jig and bounce the bottoms, once you get a bite fish that area well. Tight lines. Capt. Mike Fishbonz Charters

Popularity

Light Fishing Pressure

Water clarity

Very Clear, 6-12 Feet

Scenic setting

Clear & Open

Catches

Total catches3

Redfish

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Total catches - 1

Species Name : Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habital : Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

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Sea Trout 

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Total catches - 1

Species Name : Salmo Trutta

Habital : Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

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Snook 

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Total catches - 1

Species Name : Centropomus Undecimalis

Habital : Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

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