Get ready for what many call the ‘best fishing in the state of Florida’. The Homosassa River, with its marsh grass and salt flats, along with the Gulf of Mexico, is hailed as some of the best fishing you will find anywhere. Sandy and rock flats, oyster bars, and marsh grasses provide refuge for redfish and trout; One of Homosassa’s top game fish, the redfish can be caught year round, but March through December are the best months. Speckled trout are one of the most abundant inshore game fish in the area.

Redfish, trout and cobia are only part of the bounty. At various times throughout the year, anglers can cast for bluefish, sheepshead, black drum, Spanish mackerel, grouper and tarpon. Homosassa, with its abundant fishing opportunities and authentic Florida charm, is a throw back to a slower pace of life that willingly lets the world go by while visitors and residents relish in its calm.

It is important for beginner boaters and anglers to know the waters well, as Homosassa is also home to many shallow and rocky areas that can very quickly wreck havoc with your lower unit. Unless you are familiar with the Homosassa River and Gulf Coast, we recommend using a professional fishing guide that can take you to the best fishing spots in Homosassa.