Cedar Key, Levy County, FL
Sunny
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88°F
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Feels 99°
Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Pattern day — fish are predictable. Work structure and watch the feeding windows.
1-3oz jig heads for deep water
Reef and wreck fishing requires weight to reach fish quickly
Live pinfish rigged on heavy setup
Reef and wreck fish feed aggressively on live baitfish
20-40lb stainless steel wire leader
King mackerel and large predators around wrecks have sharp teeth
Multi-hook sabiki rig for catching live baitfish
Stock your own live bait — essential for offshore and wreck fishing
Local Fishing Resource
Crystal River, Cedar Key, and the forgotten Gulf
Open the Taylor, Dixie, Levy & Citrus Cheat Sheet
Lutjanus synagris
Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.
Local Notes: Bottom fish around the reef at Corrigan Reef Approach with small circle hooks and shrimp or squid.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to structure at Corrigan Reef Approach. Fish with light fluorocarbon and live pilchards in the chum slick.
Ocyurus chrysurus
Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.
Local Notes: Classic reef fishing at Corrigan Reef Approach. Chum the water and freeline pilchards or shrimp on 15 lb fluorocarbon — these fish are leader-shy.
Rachycentron canadum
Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.
Local Notes: Found circling the shallower reef structures near Corrigan Reef Approach. Live pinfish or eel on a circle hook.
Mycteroperca microlepis
Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.
Local Notes: Hold at the base of the reef structure near Corrigan Reef Approach. Live pinfish or cut bonito on a knocker rig.
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: Cruise the reef edges near Corrigan Reef Approach. Slow-trolling live blue runners on a stinger rig.
Trachinotus falcatus
Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.
Local Notes: Cruise the sandy areas adjacent to Corrigan Reef Approach. Sight-cast live crab for permit — patience is critical.
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 Corrigan Reef Approach. Sight-cast a live shrimp — approach quietly.
