Citrus Springs Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 82 fishing charters within 25 miles of Citrus Springs, 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 Springs

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

82 charters in Citrus Springs

Deep sea fishing in Citrus Springs

26 of the 82 charters in Citrus Springs 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 Springs by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Citrus Springs

48 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: West Florida Sportfishing, Crystal River Fishing Pros, Southern Fishing Guide Service, Yankeetown Fishing, Captain Arnold Martin Crystal River Guide Services and 43 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

32 charters list half-day trips and 27 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 Springs

36 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 Springs

See the closest airports.

Closest airports

With airline service

  • GNVGainesville Regional 49 miles away
  • TPATampa International 70 miles away

Local public airports

  • X35Marion County 7 miles away
  • CGCCrystal River/Davis Field 11 miles away
  • INFInverness 16 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Citrus Springs.

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 Springs CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Citrus Springs

How many fishing charters are in Citrus Springs?

This page lists 82 fishing charters in Citrus Springs, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Citrus Springs?

26 of the 82 charters listed in Citrus Springs say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 48 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Citrus Springs 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 Springs?

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 Springs?

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 Springs?

The closest airports with airline service are Gainesville Regional (GNV), 49 miles away and Tampa International (TPA), 70 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Marion County (X35), 7 miles away, Crystal River/Davis Field (CGC), 11 miles away and Inverness (INF), 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Citrus Springs?

36 charters in Citrus Springs 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 Springs

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

Redfish56Snook53Speckled Trout47Tarpon37Cobia30Sheepshead30Black Drum23Mangrove Snapper21Gag Grouper19Grouper18Spanish Mackerel14Flounder14Shark10Snapper9King Mackerel9Hogfish9Jack Crevalle8Red Grouper7Red Snapper7Tripletail7Tuna6Amberjack6Pompano5Goliath Grouper5Ladyfish4Blacktip Shark4Bluefish4Skipjack Tuna4Mahi-Mahi3Mahogany Snapper3Bull Shark3Tiger Shark3Hammerhead Shark3Nurse Shark3Yellowtail Snapper3Bonnethead Shark2Blacknose Shark2Black Sea Bass2Largemouth Bass2Atlantic Sharpnose Shark2Marlin2Grunt2Gray Triggerfish2Lane Snapper2Sailfish2Wahoo2Longnose Gar1Barracuda1Bonito1Blue Marlin1Atlantic Croaker1Black Grouper1Scamp1Nassau Grouper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Blue Runner1Banded Rudderfish1Lemon Shark1Spinner Shark1Sandbar Shark1Mutton Snapper1Vermilion Snapper1Cubera Snapper1Blackfin Tuna1Dog Snapper1Silk Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Blackfin Snapper1Catfish1Channel Catfish1Bowfin1Peacock Bass1

Charters near Citrus Springs

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