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Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Local Fishing Resource
Crystal River, Cedar Key, and the forgotten Gulf
What's Inside
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Ambush prey from mangrove edges on high tides throughout Waccasassa Bay. Switch to shallow grass flat edges on the fall.
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 Waccasassa Bay. Slow-drift live shrimp near bottom or crawl a white jig across sandy bottom.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the shallow flats and shorelines of Waccasassa Bay. Sight-fish tailing reds on low tide with gold spoons or D.O.A. Shrimp.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Dominate the grass flats throughout Waccasassa Bay. DOA Shrimp, CAL jigs, and live pilchards over the flat edges at first light.
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Local Notes: Root around oyster bars and shell beds in Waccasassa Bay. Shrimp or crab on bottom in 3–6 ft of water.
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Local Notes: Roam the sandy potholes and flats of Waccasassa Bay in cooler months. Quarter-ounce jigs tipped with shrimp.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to mangrove roots, docks, and any structure in Waccasassa Bay. Live shrimp on light fluorocarbon.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Work oyster bars, crab trap floats, and dock pilings throughout Waccasassa Bay. Fiddler crabs are best.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll through Waccasassa Bay on their way to spawning aggregations. Sight-fish rolling fish with crabs or swimbaits.
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 Waccasassa Bay. Sight-cast a live shrimp — approach quietly.
