Cobia

For those who love to Cobia fish May is the month you've been waiting for! With water temps consistently holding in the mid to upper 70's these migratory fish  have invaded Crystal River. Be sure to look for these guys around any type of structure. Reefs, wrecks, channel markers, or floating debris it doesn't take much hold a Cobia! We like to set up current and freeline out live pinfish. Some patience and chumming can help on those slower days. Look for the Cobia bite to hold strong until early June. We still have some openings in late May!

Inshore fishing somewhat takes the back burner this time of year but that doesn't mean you should sleep on it! Expect decent high tides now though the end of summer for redfish and snook action in the shallows. The transition from live shrimp to live pinfish/cut bait for redfish will happen shortly with the high amount of baitfish around. Snook season is closed until September but there's nothing wrong with catch and release! Trout fishing on the flats in 6-10' off Crystal River and Homosassa should produce good action but expect to weed through some undersized fish.

Don't forget grouper opens up June 1st and Scallop season opens up July 1st. Not a ton of openings left so get them while you can!