Crystal River Fishing Report: June 2026

Conditions and trends

• Water: Settled into its summer pattern, clear on the flats on the calmer days.
• Timing: Tarpon trips leave MacRae’s of Homosassa at 6 AM so we are set up on the fish before the sun gets high.

What’s biting

Tarpon

This was a strong run. Migratory fish showed on the Homosassa flats from early April and stayed consistent through June, with shots at rolling and laid-up fish on both fly and spin. The season runs through July, so there is still time.

Fish ran from 60 lb to well over 100 lb, traveling in big schools and following the bait. The best action came early in the morning and again late in the afternoon. We fished both fly and conventional tackle, worked the bait-rich areas with natural presentations, and planned each day around the tides.

Redfish, trout and snook

Inshore fishing has been steady around the creeks, oyster bars and grass flats. Early mornings are best for reds and trout before the heat, and snook are settled in for the summer.

Scallops are next

Scalloping opens July 1. Dates in the first weeks of the season go quickly.

The trips that make sense now

Homosassa Tarpon through July, the Backcountry Fly & Light Tackle trip for sight fishing, and Scalloping from July 1. Call or text me at (352) 577-4084 or check open dates.

Tight lines,
Capt. Tanner Martin