Carrabelle Fishing Reports

Your Crystal River Fishing Experience

Introducing the Fishing Report brought to you by Florida Gulf Coast Charter Fishing, your source for helpful fishing insights along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Operating out of Carrabelle, FL, Captain Robert McClinnis shares valuable updates on fishing conditions, seasonal trends, and the best opportunities to target popular Gulf of America species like red snapper, gag grouper, mahi, sea bass, mango snapper, redfish, sea trout, cobia, and more.

We often hear questions like, what fish are biting in Carrabelle? Is fishing good in Carrabelle? What species can I catch near the Gulf of America? Carrabelle offers excellent access to inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing, giving anglers the chance to reel in a wide variety of sought-after fish depending on the season. From redfish and sea trout in the shallows to red snapper, gag grouper, mahi, sea bass, and mango snapper offshore, every trip offers a chance to enjoy the rich waters of the Florida Gulf Coast.

Florida Gulf Coast Charter Fishing offers a range of trip options in Carrabelle, including fishing charters and seasonal scalloping trips for guests who want to combine time on the water with a fun coastal activity. Whether you’re planning your first fishing trip or returning for another day on the Gulf of America, Captain Robert is ready to share his experience, local knowledge, and passion for fishing with every guest.

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Florida Offshore Fishing Trips Sheepshead and Red Grouper Bite Strong fishing report coverpicture

April 21, 2026

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 21st Apr, 2026 - 1

Come to Florida and let's go Offshore. In close we the sheepshead bite going strong. A little farther out the red grouper bite is great. 📞 or text 850-861-2702 or flgulfcoastfishing.com to book. @missionfishinlures @fourhorsementackle @bullbayrods @danco_pliers @worksharptools @shell_island_fish_camp . . . #springbreak #fishing #cookyourcatch #CHARTERFISHING #FISHINGCHARTERS

Spring Break Fishing Trips Filling Fast Book Your Spot Today fishing report coverpicture

April 21, 2026

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 21st Apr, 2026 - 2

Catch a good time while on spring break. I only have tuesday and wednesday open. 📞 or📲 850-861-2702 or flgulfcoastfishing.com @missionfishinlures @bassassassinlures @bullbayrods @fourhorsementackle @shell_island_fish_camp @danco_pliers @worksharptools

Workation Reds and Trout Bite fishing report coverpicture

January 28, 2026

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 28th Jan, 2026 - 1

Daniel and his coworkers took a workation. Fishing was awesome. Reds trout mostly on artificial. I have a few days left this month. 📞 or text 850-861-2702 to book or flgulfcoastfishing.com @bassassassinlures @missionfishinlures @bullbayrods @fourhorsementackle @worksharptools @danco_pliers . . . #fishing #fishingcharters #charterfishing #redfish #speckledtrout #cookyourcatch #catchandrelease #gulfcoast #gulfofamerica #artificial #missionfishinlures #bassassassin #dancopliers #fourhorsementackle #bullbayrods #worksharptools

Nearshore Bite Turned On Strong fishing report coverpicture

January 28, 2026

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 28th Jan, 2026 - 2

Chris brought his boys and their friends to do some offshore fishing. It was rough and fishing was slow.In the beginning, But the weather laid down and the bite picked up. Lots of good fishing within sight of land. 📞 or text 850-861-2702 or flgulfcoastfishing.com. . . . @missionfishinlures @bullbayrods @danco_pliers @fourhorsementackle @worksharptools @bassassassinlures . #redgrouper #redsnapper #gaggrouper #charterfishing #charter #fishing #cookyourcatch #fishingguides

May 6, 2023

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 6th May, 2023

Fishing Fun Unpredictable Weather! Despite the challenging conditions, we managed to reel in an impressive haul of redfish. Join us for an unforgettable angling adventure where our skilled team defies the odds to create a memorable experience.

Sheepshead are biting! fishing report coverpicture

February 3, 2023

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 3rd Feb, 2023

Today, we ventured out to the Crystal River in search of one of our favorite fish: the sheepshead. We were not disappointed! After a quick briefing on how to identify this elusive creature, we were off. Captain Robert Mcclinnis has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and knows exactly where to find them. After about an hour of casting our lines into the water, we had our first catch! The sheepshead is a member of the sea bass family and can be found in shallow waters in Florida. This particular one was caught by one of our guests, who was thrilled to have caught such an amazing creature. It took three people to pull it out of its hole—but it was worth it!

Inshore Gag grouper fishing report coverpicture

November 27, 2022

Mangrove Point Fishing Report on Invalid Date

the water is cooling quickly and driving gag grouper to shallow water to fatten up for the winter.

a lot of tactics work from floating magnum rapala to cut mullet.

the best way is to just get out and fish.

Temperatures dropping fishing report coverpicture

November 16, 2022

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With the temperatures dropping fish will be moving into the rivers, creeks and deep holes.

shrimp on a jighead will do the trick.

for artificials slow down as temps fall.

Crystal River Redfish Fishing Report fishing report coverpicture

September 30, 2022

Crystal River - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on Invalid Date

Shawn's family came to Florida to visit and they wore out the redfish today. The Redfish fishing in Crystal River has been really good so come fish with us!