March Crystal River Fishing Report
Nearing the end of a stellar sheepshead season
The end of march is usually the nail in the coffin for our sheepshead fishing around here but what a season we've had! The bite from 20-45' has been the best as of late. Live shrimp on a knocker rig or a jig head is our go to rig. Bring plenty of shrimp as it's not uncommon to burn a gallon bag of shrimp when the bycatch is fired up (grunts, grouper, and snapper). We don't have any availability left this year for strictly sheepshead fishing but we're booking for 2023! With April coming around focus will be turned to Trout, Redfish, Snook and Triple Tail.
Snook
It's snook season! We only get to harvest these guys 5 months out of the year (March, April, September, October, and November) so be sure to get out there while you can. Can't say we've targeted them heavily yet this year but as our waters warm and we get decent high tides focus will be shifted towards these guys. Go to baits for these hard fighters include just about any soft plastic jerk bait that can be worked fast or live pinfish. Do snag one occasionally with live shrimp while targeting redfish. Mangrove outcrops and coroners with good current is the best place to find a school laid up. Be sure to bump your leader size up so you don't lose them during the fight!
After 6 years it was time for a new one. Stay tuned for some new trip offerings in the future!!!
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