Homosassa Deep Sea Fishing Charters & Trips

93 captains within 25 miles of Homosassa, 17 of them in Homosassa itself, 30 running offshore. A three-quarter day is typically $500 for the whole boat. Call the captain directly — we take no bookings and charge no fee.

  • 93Captains within 25 miles
  • 30Deep sea boats
  • $400–$800Three-quarter day, typically

Contact details checked on each captain's own website

Charters in Homosassa

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

93 charters in Homosassa

Deep sea fishing in Homosassa

30 of the 93 charters in Homosassa 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.

Where to find current Homosassa fishing reports

We don’t publish a daily report and we won’t reprint one. What’s biting this week comes from the boats — here is where the Homosassa fleet posts it.

On Instagram 4 Homosassa boats

Most captains put the day’s catch here, not on their website.

Handles and report pages come from each charter’s own website; every link goes to the captain and nothing of theirs is reproduced here. Boats are ordered by how established they are locally.

Records caught at Homosassa

One of Florida's saltwater all-tackle records lists Homosassa as the catch location.

Heaviest on the list

Sheepshead

15.13 lb

Eugene Lechler · January 29, 1981

33 Homosassa captains name sheepshead

Why this one is here

The record names Homosassa as the catch location, which is why it sits on this page rather than the state's. A record is what came over the rail once — it is not what to expect on a trip.

See the record

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. Weights are printed as FWC prints them, in decimal pounds. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What a deep sea trip costs in Homosassa

The rates Homosassa charters publish on their own websites, by trip length. These are the price of the whole boat, and a range across many boats rather than any one boat's rate. Read on 2026-10-01. Confirm with the captain when you call.

  • Half day (3-5 hours)$250 – $650 7 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500
  • Three-quarter day (6-7 hours)$400 – $800 5 charters publish a rate · middle of the range $500

What a trip costs moves with fuel prices, the size of the boat and how far out it runs, and a quiet Tuesday is not a holiday weekend. Nothing here is a booking; we take no fee and hold no rates.

Fishing trips in Homosassa by type

Counted from what each captain lists on their own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Homosassa

56 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: River Adventure Tours, Early Bird Charters, Gulf Of America Fishing Charters, Gulf Of America Fishing Charters, Scales & Scallops Fishing Charters and 51 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

37 charters list half-day trips and 30 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 Homosassa

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

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

Planning a trip to Homosassa

Check tides for your dates, see what each month is usually like and see the closest airports.

Tides on your fishing day

Choose a date to see high and low tide

NOAA tide predictions for Halls River bridge, Homosassa River.

Typical conditions by month

  • Warmest water: June to September
  • Fewest rainy days: November and December
  • Coolest water: January, around 58°F
  • Warmest air: July, highs near 91°F

Closest airports

With airline service

  • TPATampa International 56 miles away
  • PIESt. Pete-Clearwater International 61 miles away

Local public airports

  • CGCCrystal River/Davis Field 6 miles away
  • INFInverness 18 miles away
  • BKVBrooksville-Tampa Bay Regional 23 miles away

Straight-line miles from the centre of Homosassa.

See the month-by-month averages
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunset5:55 PM6:20 PM7:39 PM7:56 PM8:14 PM8:30 PM8:30 PM8:10 PM7:36 PM7:01 PM5:36 PM5:35 PM
Water58°64°70°75°82°86°88°88°84°76°69°63°
Air (high)69°72°77°82°88°90°91°90°89°84°77°72°
Rainy days544441012129534

Water temperature: NOAA Cedar Key station (36 miles away), 2021-2025 averages. Air temperature and rainy days: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, INVERNESS 3 SE. A rainy day has 0.1 inch of rain or more. Tides: NOAA predictions for Halls River bridge, Homosassa River. Sunrise and sunset: Calculated for Homosassa, 15th of each month. 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, Homosassa CDP.

Questions about fishing charters in Homosassa

How much does it cost to go deep sea fishing in Homosassa?

5 Homosassa charters publish a three-quarter day rate on their own site, and they run $400 to $800 for the whole boat, with the middle of the range at $500. That is the boat for the day, not a price per person — split between six anglers a $500 trip is about $85 each. Shorter trips cost less; ask the captain, because fewer of them publish those rates.

What happens if it is too windy to go offshore?

Often the trip just moves inshore rather than being called off — 22 of the 93 boats here run both, so a blown-out morning can become a back-country or bay trip. Ask what the captain does with weather, and what the cancellation terms are.

Back-country or offshore — which trip should I book in Homosassa?

They are different days on different water. 8 charters here list offshore only, 34 list inshore only, and 22 list both. Offshore means a longer run and bigger fish; inshore means calmer water, shorter runs and sight-fishing. The month-by-month table above shows which fish the fleet says are around when you are coming.

Do I need to bring rods and tackle to Homosassa?

No. Rods, reels, bait and tackle come with the boat on every Homosassa charter that says so on its own site — fly anglers are the exception, and usually bring their own. As Gulf Of America Fishing Charters puts it: “Target redfish, snook, trout, and more with top-quality gear included.”

What should I bring on a Homosassa charter?

Sun protection and your own food and drink. Drinks, sunscreen, snacks and water come up most often on Homosassa charter sites. As Gulf Of America Fishing Charters puts it: “Bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, food/drinks, and a phone/camera to capture the fun.”

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Homosassa?

41 charters in Homosassa 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.

How do I book a charter in Homosassa?

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.

Where do state waters end off Homosassa?

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.

When is the water warmest near Homosassa?

June through September, when the nearest NOAA station averages 84–88°F. It's coolest in January, around 58°F.

What airports are closest to Homosassa?

The closest airports with airline service are Tampa International (TPA), 56 miles away and St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE), 61 miles away. Local public airports nearby: Crystal River/Davis Field (CGC), 6 miles away, Inverness (INF), 18 miles away and Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional (BKV), 23 miles away. Distances are straight-line miles from the centre of town.

How many fishing charters are in Homosassa?

This page lists 93 fishing charters in Homosassa, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the captain's own site.

Fish you can catch out of Homosassa

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

Redfish65Snook62Speckled Trout55Tarpon44Cobia37Sheepshead33Mangrove Snapper26Black Drum24Gag Grouper22Grouper20Spanish Mackerel18Flounder16Shark13King Mackerel12Jack Crevalle10Hogfish10Red Grouper10Snapper9Red Snapper9Amberjack7Tripletail7Pompano6Ladyfish6Tuna6Goliath Grouper6Blacktip Shark5Bluefish5Bull Shark4Tiger Shark4Nurse Shark4Yellowtail Snapper4Mahi-Mahi4Skipjack Tuna3Grunt3Gray Triggerfish3Hammerhead Shark3Atlantic Sharpnose Shark3Mahogany Snapper3Black Sea Bass3Largemouth Bass3Wahoo3Sailfish2Marlin2Scamp2Mutton Snapper2Lane Snapper2Cubera Snapper2Blackfin Tuna2Dog Snapper2Catfish2Blacknose Shark2Bonnethead Shark2Atlantic Croaker1Black Grouper1Nassau Grouper1Yellowmouth Grouper1Yellowfin Grouper1Almaco Jack1Lesser Amberjack1Blue Runner1Banded Rudderfish1Lemon Shark1Spinner Shark1Sandbar Shark1Vermilion Snapper1Silk Snapper1Schoolmaster Snapper1Blackfin Snapper1Channel Catfish1Blue Marlin1Bonito1Longnose Gar1Barracuda1Crappie1Yellowfin Tuna1Tilefish1

Charters near Homosassa

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