Big Bend Sportsman Guide

 Fishing Tactics by Species

 Listed below are some of the more common species found in our Big Bend Sportsman Guide and Nature Coast Offshore and Nearshore  waters with links to expanded information and fishing regulations, including fishing tips.  These fish are the principal species we catch when fishing the water of the Big Bend.  Capt Ken has kindly prepared this sportsman guide with a short introduction to tactics for fishing for each species

Big Bend Inshore Fishing

The Sea Trout is perhaps the most common fish caught while fishing the inshore waters of the Big Bend region of Florida.  Redfish are actively sought and exists in abundance in all the flats of the Big Bend.  While fishing for these two species, it is very likely you will encounter ladyfish (a favorite on light tackle), Jack Crevalle (another favorite on light tackle), pompano (great eating), black drum, flounder, Snook and the occasional Bonnethead Shark.  Last but certainly not least, is the fish for which Homosassa fishing is best known.  That is the tarpon.  Our Sportsman Guide will give you rules, regulations and tactics on how to land these species.

Big Bend Offshore Fishing

Grouper, Grouper and more Grouper are what most people seek while fishing offshore of the Big Bend.  During the Spring, Summer and Fall we also enjoy King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita (another favorite on light tackle), Cobia (my favorite eating fish), Amberjack, Blackfin Tuna and Barracuda.

Big Bend Fishing Sportsman Guide

Under each fish's page, We have listed the general facts about the species, how to go fishing for it in our Big Bend waters and a link to the Florida regulations on catching it.

SPECIES AVAILABILITY

Adapted from "Homosassa Hodgepodge" by Doug Kelly, Sport Fishing Magazine, October 1999.