Where we meet: Crystal River and Homosassa boat ramps

Every charter leaves from one of two docks. Pete’s Pier in Crystal River for inshore, fly, scalloping and mud boat trips; MacRae’s of Homosassa for tarpon. Addresses, parking and what to expect are below, plus the public ramps if you are trailering your own boat.

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The two docks we leave from

The docks at Pete’s Pier on Kings Bay

Pete’s Pier, Crystal River

1 SW 1st Place, Crystal River, FL 34429

Inshore charter  •  Fly & light tackle  •  Scalloping  •  Mud boat trip

A city marina on Kings Bay, two minutes off US 19 in downtown Crystal River. Tanner will be at the dock with the boat in the water; look for the 23-foot Carolina Skiff or the Hells Bay.

Paid parking lot run by the City of Crystal River. Bring a card for the meter. Restrooms at the marina.

Arrive 15 minutes before your start time. Start times move with the tide and the season, so check your confirmation text the night before.

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Trips from here: Inshore charter, Fly & light tackle, Scalloping, Mud boat trip

Aerial view of the Homosassa flats near MacRae’s

MacRae’s of Homosassa

5290 S Cherokee Way, Homosassa, FL 34448

Homosassa tarpon  •  Homosassa inshore and scalloping on request

A bait house, marina and motel on the Homosassa River in Old Homosassa, about 20 minutes south of Crystal River. All tarpon trips leave from here, and inshore or scalloping trips can when you are staying on this end.

Free parking for charter guests. Restrooms, ice and coffee at the bait house.

Same drill: arrive 15 minutes early, Tanner meets you at the dock. If you are staying at MacRae’s, you can walk down.

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Trips from here: Homosassa tarpon, Homosassa fishing charters

How the meet-up works

  1. Pick your ramp when you book

    Tell us where you are staying. Crystal River guests meet at Pete’s Pier, Homosassa guests at MacRae’s, and tarpon is always MacRae’s. The booking confirmation has the address and a map link.

  2. Start time comes by text

    Tanner sets the start to the tide, usually 7 AM in summer and 8 AM in fall and winter. You get a text the evening before with the exact time.

  3. Bring what is on the list

    Sunglasses, sunscreen, lunch and drinks. Licenses, rods, tackle, bait and ice are on the boat. The Rates page has the full included list.

  4. Running late or lost?

    Call or text (352) 577-4084. Both ramps are easy to miss the first time.

Public boat ramps in Crystal River and Homosassa

For anglers trailering their own boat. Fees and hours change, so check the City of Crystal River and Citrus County Parks pages before you go.

RampAddressNotes
Pete’s Pier1 SW 1st Place, Crystal RiverCity ramp, launch fee and paid parking. Kings Bay, closest to downtown. Where our Crystal River trips meet.
Crystal River City Ramp558 NW 3rd Ave, Crystal RiverCity ramp at US 19 and NW 3rd Ave, across from the firehouse. Kings Bay access.
Fort Island Trail Park12073 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal RiverCounty ramp on the lower river, fee applies. The shortest run to the outside flats and the scallop grass.
Fort Island Gulf Beach16000 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal RiverCounty ramp at the beach at the end of Fort Island Trail, fee applies. Straight out to the Gulf.
MacRae’s of Homosassa5290 S Cherokee Way, HomosassaPrivate marina ramp with a launch fee. The Homosassa River, a mile from the springs. Where our tarpon trips meet.
Mason Creek6891 S Mason Creek Rd, HomosassaFree county ramp south of the Homosassa River. Backcountry access toward the Chassahowitzka.
Chassahowitzka8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, HomosassaFree county ramp on the Chassahowitzka River. Shallow, for small boats and the refuge creeks.
Map of the Nature Coast from Crystal River to the Chassahowitzka with both docks marked
Both of our docks and the public ramps, Crystal River to the Chassahowitzka.

Sources: City of Crystal River boat ramps and Citrus County Parks & Recreation boat ramps. Fees and hours are theirs to set; confirm before you launch.

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