Citrus Hills Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 83 fishing charters within 25 miles of Citrus Hills, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

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Charters in Citrus Hills

Call or visit a captain's website to ask about trips, dates and prices. If they're out on the water, leave a message.

83 charters in Citrus Hills

Deep sea fishing in Citrus Hills

26 of the 83 charters in Citrus Hills list offshore trips on their own websites.

State or federal water

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Which side of that line you fish on can change the season and the limits.

Federally permitted boats

Aboard a charter with a federal Gulf reef fish permit, the federal season applies to red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters. Ask whether the boat is federally permitted.

Fishing trips in Citrus Hills by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Citrus Hills

51 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Crystal River Fishing Pros, Southern Fishing Guide Service, Reel Pressure In-shore Charters & Tours, Early Bird Charters, Scallop Adventures and 46 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

33 charters list half-day trips and 28 list full-day trips. Trip lengths vary by boat, so ask the captain exactly how many hours are on the water.

Family fishing charters in Citrus Hills

37 charters mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about life jackets in children's sizes and how long the trip runs.

Planning a trip to Citrus Hills

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 56 miles away
  • TPATampa International 63 miles away

Local public airports

  • CGCCrystal River/Davis Field 9 miles away
  • INFInverness 9 miles away
  • X35Marion County 13 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Citrus Hills.

Airports: FAA airport registry for public-use airports and their locations, FAA CY2024 passenger boardings for which have airline service, town centre from the Census 2024 gazetteer, Citrus Hills CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Citrus Hills

How many fishing charters are in Citrus Hills?

This page lists 83 fishing charters in Citrus Hills, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Citrus Hills?

26 of the 83 charters listed in Citrus Hills say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 51 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Citrus Hills in October?

Under Florida's rules you can keep king mackerel, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo and cobia. For red snapper, grouper and amberjack it depends on the dates or whether the boat holds a federal permit. Sailfish and marlin can legally be kept, but only within strict rules: Sailfish must measure 63 inches, lower jaw to fork, and in federal waters the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Blue marlin must measure 99 inches and white marlin 66 inches, lower jaw to fork, and the boat needs a federal HMS permit. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

Where do state waters end off Citrus Hills?

Florida state waters in the Gulf run from shore to 9 miles out; beyond that is federal water. Federal seasons and limits apply beyond it, and for some fish they also apply to federally permitted charter boats inside state waters.

How do I book a charter in Citrus Hills?

Call the captain or use their website. CharterFishingBoat doesn't take bookings or payments, and there's no fee to use the directory.

What should I ask the captain?

Ask what the trip includes, how long it lasts, how many people can come, what you're likely to catch that time of year, and the cancellation policy if the weather turns.

What airports are closest to Citrus Hills?

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 56 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 63 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Crystal River/Davis Field (CGC), 9 miles away, Inverness (INF), 9 miles away and Marion County (X35), 13 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Citrus Hills?

37 charters in Citrus Hills mention kids or families on their websites. Ask the captain about children's life jackets, trip length and whether there's a restroom on board.

Fish you can catch out of Citrus Hills

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website — the number is how many Citrus Hills captains name that fish.

Redfish59Snook56Speckled Trout50Tarpon39Cobia32Sheepshead31Black Drum24Mangrove Snapper22Grouper20Gag Grouper19Spanish Mackerel15Flounder14Shark11Hogfish9Snapper9King Mackerel9Jack Crevalle8Red Grouper7Red Snapper7Tripletail7Amberjack6Tuna6Ladyfish5Pompano5Goliath Grouper5Blacktip Shark4Bluefish4Mahi-Mahi3Mahogany Snapper3Bull Shark3Hammerhead Shark3Tiger Shark3Nurse Shark3Yellowtail Snapper3Skipjack Tuna3Largemouth Bass3Grunt2Gray Triggerfish2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Lane Snapper2Catfish2Black Sea Bass2Blacknose Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Marlin2Sailfish2Wahoo2Longnose Gar1Atlantic Croaker1Black Grouper1Scamp1Nassau Grouper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Blue Runner1Banded Rudderfish1Lemon Shark1Spinner Shark1Sandbar Shark1Mutton Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1Cubera Snapper1Blackfin Tuna1Dog Snapper1Silk Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Blackfin Snapper1Blue Marlin1Bonito1Channel Catfish1Barracuda1Bowfin1Crappie1

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