Hudson, Pasco County, FL
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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: Classic backcountry snook at Richland Flats — mangrove edges on high tide, flat edges on the drop. Topwater at first light.
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 Richland Flats. Slow-drift live shrimp near bottom or crawl a white jig across sandy bottom.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold behind every mangrove point and island near Richland Flats. Light fluorocarbon and live shrimp.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Tailing reds on the flats at Richland Flats on low tide. Weedless gold spoons or DOA Shrimp.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the grass flat edges throughout Richland Flats with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards — best at first light.
Pogonias cromis
Large drum species found in estuaries. Can reach impressive sizes.
Local Notes: Root around oyster bars and shell flats at Richland Flats. Shrimp or crab on a bottom rig in 2–5 ft.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Work any hard structure — crab trap buoys, mangrove prop roots, oyster bars — near Richland Flats.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll through the backcountry creeks and bays around Richland Flats in spring. Sight-fish rollers 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 Richland Flats. Sight-cast a live shrimp — approach quietly.