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Fishing charters in Homosassa Springs, FL

Top 5 fishing charters in Homosassa Springs, FL

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Whether you are looking for a fly fishing trip or a nearshore fishing adventure, Homosassa Springs fishing will give you an experience of a lifetime.

Homosassa Springs fishing charters target variety of fish including species like Redfish, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and many more.

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Inshore fishing charters in Homosassa Springs

If you’re wondering where to cast a line near Homosassa Springs to make the most of the inshore fishing, you’ll find there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets. From backcountry fishing to the night Snook fishing trips, there’s something for anglers of all tastes and all ages.

Local fishing charters can help you reel in Redfish, Southern Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, couples, and small groups of friends.

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Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average price for a 4-hour inshore fishing trip and 2 people. Add $50 for an each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

The cheapest 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Homosassa Springs found on our platform costs $200 for 2 anglers.

You can find more than 41 fishing charters in Homosassa Springs and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Homosassa Springs.

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Best time for inshore fishing

August, May and September will be your next best months for inshore fishing in Homosassa Springs.

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Offshore fishing charters in Homosassa Springs

Whether you're a novice angler or an experienced fisherman, offshore fishing in Homosassa Springs is a must-do activity. With miles of coastline to explore, you're sure to have a great outing.

Homosassa Springs fishing charters will put you on Cobia, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

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Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip is $770 for 2 people. Add $50 for an extra angler. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The most affordable 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Homosassa Springs costs $595 for 2 anglers.

There are about 29 fishing guides in Homosassa Springs and nearby cities. You will have plenty of choices to find your next fishing outing.

Tip: It takes some time to get to the offshore fishing spots. So it’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

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Best time for offshore fishing

August, May and September are the best months for offshore fishing near Homosassa Springs.

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Family-friendly fishing charters in Homosassa Springs

Homosassa Springs family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to bring your family together and have a fun fishing trip. Your Captain will show you how to use the tackle and catch different species of fish.

The beautiful inshore waters of Homosassa Springs allow for a great amount of fishing and fun. If an unexpected weather change comes along with inshore fishing, getting to safety is generally minutes away.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

The perfect choice for a family with kids will be an inshore fishing trip. The journey won’t be exhausting, so your kids will learn more about fish species and fishing techniques.

$436 is the average price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip and 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

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Shark fishing charters in Homosassa Springs

A wide variety of sharks are found in the waters near Homosassa Springs, making it a perfect destination for anglers who want to catch game fish. If you want to target these famous ocean predators, then hire a Homosassa Springs shark fishing charter.

These waters will yield anything from Blacktip Shark and Bull Shark to Bonnethead Shark.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Florida and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Coastal, shelf, and island waters are home to various species of sharks. Shallows are a playground for juveniles, while deep waters are home to adult sharks.

Fresh bait is used for shark fishing. The perfect live or dead bait for targeting sharks could be Mullet, Little Tunny, Landyfish, or Blue Runner. The Captain will prepare the bait depending on the type of shark that you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip is $522 for 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

You can find more than 13 fishing charters in Homosassa Springs and nearby cities. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

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Best time for shark fishing in Homosassa Springs

Most of the non-prohibited shark species can be caught any time of the year. The best months for shark fishing in Homosassa Springs are March through October.

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Tarpon fishing charters in Homosassa Springs

Tarpon fishing is one of the most thrilling fishing experiences you can have in Homosassa Springs. Many local charters specialize in putting anglers on Tarpon. They will show you all the productive spots and efficient methods.

Tarpon occur in shallow waters, passes, inlets, channels, bays, and river mouths. Shrimp, pinfish, mullet, and crabs would be the ideal fishing bait.

Note: Catch-and-release-only when fishing for Tarpon. You can’t lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is over 40 inches. So be careful with your catch, take a quick photo, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip is $580 for 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50.

You can find 15 fishing charters in Homosassa Springs and nearby cities.

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Best time for Tarpon fishing in Homosassa Springs

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to go after Tarpon in Homosassa Springs waters. The best months are August, July, and June.

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FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide everything you need for a fishing trip: tackle, rods, reels, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean the catch for free.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the people on the vessel.

A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can reserve a trip with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel before the cancellation deadline. It's usually within 2-14 days of your trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

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