Homosassa Fishing Charters
& Deep Sea Fishing

Compare 8 Homosassa fishing charters, with deep sea and inshore & bay trips. Contact the captain directly by phone or through their website. We don't take bookings or fees.

Contact details checked on each charter's own website

When are you going?

Typical conditions for the month, from NOAA records.

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.

8 charters in Homosassa

Deep sea fishing in Homosassa

3 of the 8 charters in Homosassa list offshore trips on their own websites.

Offshore fish you can keep in September

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.

Harvest status is September's rule for Homosassa from FWC and NOAA Fisheries; state-waters distances are FWC's. Tap a fish for dates, sizes and limits.

Fishing trips in Homosassa by type

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website.

Inshore and bay fishing in Homosassa

7 charters list inshore trips, in the bays, back-waters and shallows closer to shore. Among them: Finntastick Charters, Mellow Mangrove Charters, Flats Chance Charters, windsplitter Charters Fishing and river tours., Homosassa Reel Time Fishing and 2 more.

Half-day and full-day fishing trips

2 charters list half-day trips and 2 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

2 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 Homosassa

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

Tides on your fishing day

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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 many fishing charters are in Homosassa?

This page lists 8 fishing charters in Homosassa, Florida, each with a phone number and website checked on the charter's own site.

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.

How many deep sea fishing charters are in Homosassa?

3 of the 8 charters listed in Homosassa say on their websites that they run offshore (deep sea) trips. 7 run inshore and bay trips.

What deep sea fish can I keep in Homosassa in September?

Under Florida's rules you can keep grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, tuna and cobia. Sailfish 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. Seasons change, so check each fish page or ask the captain before you keep one.

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.

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.

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.

Are there family-friendly fishing charters in Homosassa?

2 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.

What you can keep out of Homosassa in September

Harvest rules for the fish these charters name, under the seasons FWC and NOAA Fisheries list for 2026. Being open is not the same as being in season to catch.

You can keep one

Catch and release only

Seasons change, sometimes mid-season. Each fish links to its own page with the dates, sizes and limits, and the agency they came from. Confirm with your captain before keeping anything.

Florida state records caught at Homosassa

One saltwater all-tackle record lists Homosassa as the catch location.

  • Sheepshead 15.13 lb January 29, 1981 · Eugene Lechler

From FWC Florida Saltwater Fishing Records (All-Tackle), checked Sep 2026. The place is the catch location FWC recorded.

What these charters fish for

Counted from what each charter lists on its own website. Open each for the season and limits.

Redfish5Snook4Speckled Trout4Sheepshead4Grouper2Black Drum2Tarpon2Jack Crevalle1Amberjack1Cobia1

Charters near Homosassa

Crystal River24Hudson3Cedar Key5Tarpon Springs4Palm Harbor3Safety Harbor3

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