Homosassa, Citrus County, FL
Sunny
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83°F
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Feels 82°
Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Local Fishing Resource
Hudson Beach, Anclote River, and the transition zone
What's Inside
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Look for snook around any structure or current break at Rock Crusher Ramp during the warmer months.
Paralichthys albigutta
Flatfish common in coastal bays and flats. Excellent eating and popular sport fish.
Local Notes: One of the most common catches in the Big Bend at Rock Crusher Ramp. Slow-drift live shrimp near bottom or crawl a white jig across sandy bottom.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work any grass flats adjacent to Rock Crusher Ramp with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards at first light.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold to any structure at Rock Crusher Ramp. Light fluorocarbon and live shrimp.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the shorelines and flats near Rock Crusher Ramp. Gold spoons and live shrimp on light tackle.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Found around any hard structure at Rock Crusher Ramp. Fiddler crabs or shrimp on a light jig head.
Lobotes surinamensis
Unusual fish that likes to hide under floating objects. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Hang around crab trap buoys, floating debris, and channel markers near Rock Crusher Ramp. Sight-cast a live shrimp — approach quietly.