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Inshore Fishing Charters in Crystal River
16 inshore guides in Crystal River, Homosassa and Yankeetown that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Crystal River inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Big 3 Charters
Ms Fins Oarhouse, 2130 S Waterman Dr, Crystal River, FL 34429
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Tripletail, Grouper, King mackerel, Cobia
Cast N Reel Fishing Charters Of Crystal River
Crystal River
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout
Crystal River Fishing Outfitters
485 N Dunkenfield Ave, Crystal River, FL 34429
Targets: Redfish
Crystal River Guide Service
12645 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Grouper, Tarpon, Shark
Fish Crystal River
1167 N Rice Terrace, Crystal River, FL 34428
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Sheepshead, Grouper, Mangrove snapper, Spanish mackerel, Cobia
Florida Fins Charters
Crystal River
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Gag grouper, Goliath grouper, Cobia, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead
Homosassa Fishing Charters
5590 S Boulevard Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Grouper, Cobia, King mackerel
Homosassa Inshore Fishing
Homosassa
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Cobia, Tripletail, Grouper, Mangrove snapper, Sheepshead
Reel Addict Fishing Charters
2355 S Ripple Path, Crystal River, FL 34429
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Sheepshead, Crappie
Reel Florida Fishing Charters
Crystal River
Targets: Tarpon, Redfish, Black drum, Little tunny, Shark, Tripletail
Reel Time Outfitters
Crystal River
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Shark, Grouper, Largemouth bass
Salty Day Fishing Charters
2380 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Mangrove snapper, Snook, Ladyfish, Shark, Black drum, Bluefish
Salty Lines Charters
1 SW First Pl, Crystal River, FL
Targets: Redfish, Snook, Speckled trout, Black drum, Grouper
SpotTails Fishing Guides
201 NW 5th Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34428
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Tarpon, Shark, Cobia, Spanish mackerel, Black drum
Tops Charters
Crystal River
Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Black drum
Withlacoochee Charters
Yankeetown
Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Snook, Flounder, Sheepshead, Cobia, Grouper
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 16 operators: Crystal River fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Crystal River at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 8; Full day (8 hours or more) – 6; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Grouper, Cobia, Black drum, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper.
- In season in October: Redfish, Speckled trout, Cobia (see the Crystal River season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 6 of 16 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Crystal River fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Crystal River
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $475 | $300 – $500 | 8 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $525 | $450 – $800 | 6 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Crystal River: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Crystal River?
Among 8 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $475 (from $300 to $500), and the median full day is $525. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Crystal River?
The fish these guides list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Snook, Grouper, Cobia, Black drum. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Crystal River?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Crystal River also runs offshore trips: 3 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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