Fishing Reports by Captain Kyle Messier
About The Author: Captain
Company: Reel Florida Fishing Charters
Area Reporting: Crystal River and Homosassa
Bio: Capt. Kyle Messier is a full-time professional fishing guide with over 15 years experience fishing the inshore and offshore waters of Florida. Capt. Kyle\'s home waters off the world famous Crystal River and Homosassa area produce a number of speices including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tripltail, Shark, Black Drum, and Largemouth Bass. Inshore light tackle fishing is his specialty, but as long as an area is wet he can figure out a way to catch fish in it.
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Happy Holidays from the Nature Coast. (12/06/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] Happy Holidays from the Nature Coast of Florida where great fishing and weather await. With over a dozen available inshore species to choose from the area of Crystal River and Homosassa are Prime Fishing grounds for all anglers.
[Homosassa,FL] Happy Holidays from the Nature Coast of Florida where great fishing and weather await. With over a dozen available inshore species to choose from the area of Crystal River and Homosassa are Prime Fishing grounds for all anglers.
Holy Hot!!! (8/21/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] Its HOT here along the Nature Coast. But with warm weather comes great fishing.
[Homosassa,FL] Its HOT here along the Nature Coast. But with warm weather comes great fishing.
The Obsession of Tarpon Fishing (7/03/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] The obsession of Tarpon fishing lives on here along the Nature Coast of Florida.
[Homosassa,FL] The obsession of Tarpon fishing lives on here along the Nature Coast of Florida.
Topwater Time here in Homosassa (5/21/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] Love a good Topwater bite? Then all the fun is here in Homosassa, FL!!!
[Homosassa,FL] Love a good Topwater bite? Then all the fun is here in Homosassa, FL!!!
Top 3 Reasons to Fish The Nature Coast During the Spring Season. (3/08/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] So many fish so little time. The Nature Coast of Florida is the place to be.
[Homosassa,FL] So many fish so little time. The Nature Coast of Florida is the place to be.
Winter Time Fishing The Nature Coast (1/16/2023)
[Homosassa,FL] No better place to be fishing this winter than the Nature Coast of Florida.
[Homosassa,FL] No better place to be fishing this winter than the Nature Coast of Florida.
Redfish & Snook on Fly + Gag Grouper loving Plugs (11/20/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast is on FIRE both inshore and nearshore. Come visit, and enjoy the true Florida Fishing Experience.
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast is on FIRE both inshore and nearshore. Come visit, and enjoy the true Florida Fishing Experience.
Crystal River, FL Tripletail Action. (10/17/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast of Florida dodged a major bullet when hurricane Ian came ashore along the Gulf Coast. Fishing and catching is finally getting back to normal post Ian.
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast of Florida dodged a major bullet when hurricane Ian came ashore along the Gulf Coast. Fishing and catching is finally getting back to normal post Ian.
Big Ol' Black Drum (9/19/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Black Drum fishing here along the Nature Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Black Drum fishing here along the Nature Coast.
Fish On and New Boat Alert! (8/03/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] Crystal River and Homosassa still putting up great fishing action during the summer season.
[Homosassa,FL] Crystal River and Homosassa still putting up great fishing action during the summer season.
Nature Coast Tarpon and Scallop Report (7/09/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Tarpon fishing and Scalloping going down here in along the Nature Coast of Florida. Crystal River and Homosassa.
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Tarpon fishing and Scalloping going down here in along the Nature Coast of Florida. Crystal River and Homosassa.
Crystal River, FL Fishing Report (5/15/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible fishing action here along the Nature Coast of Florida. If you want variety come join us today!!
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible fishing action here along the Nature Coast of Florida. If you want variety come join us today!!
February fishing in Crystal River, FL (2/19/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] The skinnier the water the better here in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL. Sight fishing at its finest.
[Homosassa,FL] The skinnier the water the better here in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL. Sight fishing at its finest.
Redfish! Redfish! Redfish! (1/14/2022)
[Homosassa,FL] We love Redfish both on spin and fly!!! The skinnier the water the better.
[Homosassa,FL] We love Redfish both on spin and fly!!! The skinnier the water the better.
Crystal River Fishing Report (12/22/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] Great fishing here in Crystal River and Homosassa Florida.
[Homosassa,FL] Great fishing here in Crystal River and Homosassa Florida.
It's Go Time here in Crystal River, FL. (10/28/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] For the finest fishing in Florida, put the Nature Coast of Florida on your list.
[Homosassa,FL] For the finest fishing in Florida, put the Nature Coast of Florida on your list.
Great Fishing here in Crystal River, FL rain or shine. (9/21/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] Great fishing action here along the Nature Coast. Rain or shine the fishing is always fine.
[Homosassa,FL] Great fishing action here along the Nature Coast. Rain or shine the fishing is always fine.
Crystal River Fishing Report (8/13/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] Fishing for Redfish here along the Nature Coast is really starting to heat up.
[Homosassa,FL] Fishing for Redfish here along the Nature Coast is really starting to heat up.
Tarpon Obsession (6/27/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon obsession is real. This is one fish that changes lives!!!
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon obsession is real. This is one fish that changes lives!!!
Crystal River, FL Fishing Action (5/31/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] From Tarpon to Redfish in the backcountry to Tripletail and Snook taking over our nearshore waters, the Nature Coast is the place to be for anyone interested in Florida Fishing.
[Homosassa,FL] From Tarpon to Redfish in the backcountry to Tripletail and Snook taking over our nearshore waters, the Nature Coast is the place to be for anyone interested in Florida Fishing.
Crystal River, FL Fishing Report (4/25/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] Great Permit, Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon fishing action here in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
[Homosassa,FL] Great Permit, Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon fishing action here in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
Crystal River Fishing Report (3/04/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] March spring weather is bringing in plenty of great opportunities to catch many pelagics including Cobia as well as boat loads of Redfish.
[Homosassa,FL] March spring weather is bringing in plenty of great opportunities to catch many pelagics including Cobia as well as boat loads of Redfish.
Crystal River Fishing Report (2/05/2021)
[Homosassa,FL] WOW!! Talk about Action. Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, and Black Drum are all on FIRE!!
[Homosassa,FL] WOW!! Talk about Action. Redfish, Snook, Sheepshead, and Black Drum are all on FIRE!!
Winter fishing the Nature Coast. (12/20/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Although the weather maybe frightful, the fishing is anything but here in Crystal River, FL.
[Homosassa,FL] Although the weather maybe frightful, the fishing is anything but here in Crystal River, FL.
Crystal River Fishing with Ed Opler (12/01/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Great backcountry fishing for Redfish in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
[Homosassa,FL] Great backcountry fishing for Redfish in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
Super Star Kid Anglers (10/18/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Couple of great weeks fishing with some incredible young anglers here along the Nature Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Couple of great weeks fishing with some incredible young anglers here along the Nature Coast.
Nature Coast Lady Anglers Strike Gold (9/20/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Fishing Action here in Florida and the Lady Anglers of the Nature Coast are taking full advantage of the action.
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Fishing Action here in Florida and the Lady Anglers of the Nature Coast are taking full advantage of the action.
Marching to the beat of a different Drum (9/20/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] incredible fishing action in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
[Homosassa,FL] incredible fishing action in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
Marching to the beat of a different Drum (8/16/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] incredible fishing action in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
[Homosassa,FL] incredible fishing action in Crystal River and Homosassa, FL.
Last Call For Tarpon!! (7/18/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon are on their way out of the Nature Coast but whats going to be showing up behind them is going to be fun and exciting.
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon are on their way out of the Nature Coast but whats going to be showing up behind them is going to be fun and exciting.
Seriously, Fishing shouldn't be this GOOD! (6/07/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] From Tarpon on the flats to Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in the backcountry, the Nature Coast of Florida is on FIRE!!!
[Homosassa,FL] From Tarpon on the flats to Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout in the backcountry, the Nature Coast of Florida is on FIRE!!!
Crystal River Fishing getting Serious (5/14/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] The local waters encompassing Crystal River and Homosassa are heating up with a variety of species open to anglers.
[Homosassa,FL] The local waters encompassing Crystal River and Homosassa are heating up with a variety of species open to anglers.
Snook Rewarding Venturing Anglers. (4/12/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Great Snook Action here along the Nature Coast of Florida.
[Homosassa,FL] Great Snook Action here along the Nature Coast of Florida.
Crystal River, FL Fishing Report (2/26/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible inshore and nearshore fishing in Crystal River, FL. Plenty of spin and fly fishing opportunities.
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible inshore and nearshore fishing in Crystal River, FL. Plenty of spin and fly fishing opportunities.
Nature Coast Redfish and Speckled Trout Action (2/05/2020)
[Homosassa,FL] Great Nature Coast Redfish and Speckled trout action here along the Nature Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Great Nature Coast Redfish and Speckled trout action here along the Nature Coast.
The Nature Coast made Santas Nice list this month. (12/31/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Great Gag Grouper off some of the near short waters in Crystal River. The Redfish action in the backcountry is even better though.
[Homosassa,FL] Great Gag Grouper off some of the near short waters in Crystal River. The Redfish action in the backcountry is even better though.
False Albacore getting fired up in Crystal River, FL. (11/17/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Great fly action on False Albacore out of Crystal River, FL. Long drag screaming runs and busted knuckles. Life is Good.
[Homosassa,FL] Great fly action on False Albacore out of Crystal River, FL. Long drag screaming runs and busted knuckles. Life is Good.
Bluefish Blitzing off of the Nature Coast. (9/29/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] The Bluefish Blitz along the Nature Coast is going down off the coast of both Crystal River and Homosassa. Anglers looking for consistent action should look no further our coast as its on fire right now!!!
[Homosassa,FL] The Bluefish Blitz along the Nature Coast is going down off the coast of both Crystal River and Homosassa. Anglers looking for consistent action should look no further our coast as its on fire right now!!!
Juvenile Tarpon Time along the Nature Coast. (8/25/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Summer time is a perfect time to target juvenile Tarpon around the Nature Coast. Crystal River and Homosassa Fishing Report.
[Homosassa,FL] Summer time is a perfect time to target juvenile Tarpon around the Nature Coast. Crystal River and Homosassa Fishing Report.
Transitioning from Tarpon Time to Shark Hunting. (7/21/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] After a great 2019 Tarpon season anglers are now searching for other angling options. Shark fishing the Nature Coast is one of the HOT bites going on right now.
[Homosassa,FL] After a great 2019 Tarpon season anglers are now searching for other angling options. Shark fishing the Nature Coast is one of the HOT bites going on right now.
Tarpon Time here in Homosassa, FL (6/12/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon Time here along the Nature Coast. Great fly fishing action for tarpon.
[Homosassa,FL] Tarpon Time here along the Nature Coast. Great fly fishing action for tarpon.
Crystal River Florida Fishing Report (4/14/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] The Crystal River and Homosassa areas are starting to heat up with some of the best inshore and nearshore action found in Florida.
[Homosassa,FL] The Crystal River and Homosassa areas are starting to heat up with some of the best inshore and nearshore action found in Florida.
Crystal River Florida Fishing Action (3/17/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Move over winter our spring season is about to kick it into high gear. With warming weather comes plenty of angling opportunities.
[Homosassa,FL] Move over winter our spring season is about to kick it into high gear. With warming weather comes plenty of angling opportunities.
Live Crystal River Fishing Report (2/03/2019)
[Homosassa,FL] Crystal River, FL is starting to finally thaw out and the fishing is beginning to heat up.
[Homosassa,FL] Crystal River, FL is starting to finally thaw out and the fishing is beginning to heat up.
Close Call!! Time to get back to Fishing. (10/11/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast dodged a major bullet with Hurricane Michael. Now that Michael has passed its time to get back to all of the great fishing.
[Homosassa,FL] The Nature Coast dodged a major bullet with Hurricane Michael. Now that Michael has passed its time to get back to all of the great fishing.
Awesome action above and below the water. (8/01/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Redfish, Black Drum and Scalloping action here along the Nature Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome Redfish, Black Drum and Scalloping action here along the Nature Coast.
TARPON TIME!! (6/04/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] TARPON TIME ALONG THE NATURE COAST! VISIT THE NATURE COAST FOR SOME GRET LIGHT TACKLE TARPON ACTION.
[Homosassa,FL] TARPON TIME ALONG THE NATURE COAST! VISIT THE NATURE COAST FOR SOME GRET LIGHT TACKLE TARPON ACTION.
Fishing Action in Crystal River, FL (4/22/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome inshore fishing action along Florida's West Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Awesome inshore fishing action along Florida's West Coast.
Crystal River,FL Fishing Action (3/12/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible inshore fishing action for Redfish, Trout, Snook, and Sharks here along the Nature Coast.
[Homosassa,FL] Incredible inshore fishing action for Redfish, Trout, Snook, and Sharks here along the Nature Coast.
Incredible Nature Coast Weather and Fishing (2/18/2018)
[Homosassa,FL] WOW what a difference a month can make in Florida. Warm weather and excellent fishing is finally here.
[Homosassa,FL] WOW what a difference a month can make in Florida. Warm weather and excellent fishing is finally here.