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Crystal River Fishing and Homosassa Fishing with Captain "Z" THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE....
 
Hi, I'm Captain Mark Zorn, also known as Captain "Z". 
I'm an 8th generation native Floridian and have lived and fished in Citrus County for the past 29 years.
  I guide from a 24-foot Carolina Skiff and like to chum up the fish whenever possible. 
 I fish up to four anglers in my boat and always strive to give my clients a day to remember. 
 I offer light tackle flats, backcountry inshore, and near-shore guided saltwater fishing charters
along Florida's Nature Coast in Crystal River and Homosassa.

 I specialize in Redfish, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and more !

US Coast Guard Licensed and Insured

Gift Certificates

 

Trip Includes  
-Licenses

-Tackle

-Live Bait

-Ice

-Fish cleaned
-Professional
 Guide

 

What to Bring
-Food-Drink
-Sunglasses
-Sunscreen
-Long Sleeve
 Shirt
-Hat
 

 

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Homosassa, FL 
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352-628-0414  
Owned and Operated
by Bill Korade

 

 

 

 

 

Current Fishing Reports

 

Fishing Conditions

 

February 3, 2012:
I had the pleasure of teaming up with Capt Dan Clymer today for a half-day afternoon trip out of Crystal River.  We picked our guests up at the Best Western on Kings Bay.  Mark and Craig joined me on my boat and we set out to see what the afternoon had in store for us in spite of the strong winds.  We started out using 3" Gulp on 1/8 oz jig heads, and the "trout bite was on."  CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE !We kept 11 trout and released many that were just under the legal size limit.  Captain Dan had a great afternoon  with 9 keeper trout and also a "Monster Snook" that his crew boated and then released unharmed to fight again another day. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE !


At the end of the day everyone was looking forward to dinner at Oysters Restaurant in Crystal River, where the owner "William" would cook their fresh catch of the day.  Thanks to Mark and Craig for a fun afternoon on the water, and I look forward to seeing you again for some more great Crystal River fishing ! 

Services:                                                              
I offer private fishing charters and scalloping trips ( when in season ) out of Crystal River and Homosassa,  and can take up to four anglers on by boat, or up to six on scalloping trips.
I am happy to help you organize your larger group, company or corporate fishing trips, and family fishing excursions. 

"Whether you're an avid angler or just a beginner and what to experience the thrill of you're first catch- you're sure to enjoy the great fishing that the rivers and flats of Crystal River and Homosassa have to offer."  So give me a call . .  LETS GO FISHING !   

Or- if you're not up to a full day of fishing, you may want to spend part of your trip cruising around the waters of Crystal River or Homosassa- taking in the sights that Mother Nature has to offer, including the West Indian Manatee and many species of shore birds and wildlife that is often sighted along the rivers.
 

My Boat:                                                              
You will enjoy fishing from my custom rigged 24' Carolina Skiff.  It has an open hull design,  moveable fishing chairs, and comfortably fishes four anglers.  Additional boats guided by professional and experienced captains can also be arranged if needed for larger family outings and corporate groups

My boat is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha outboard motor, and is equipped with a bow mounted trolling motor and polling platform for stealth approach.

The flat bottom and shallow draft provide a stable fishing platform from which to fight the bull redfish and gator trout that are often caught.... Another benefit of my boat's design is that I am able to run the skinny water and get into the backcountry where the fish try to hide ! 

GROUP FISHING CHARTERS / SHORE LUNCHES / FAMILY FISHING EXCURSIONS:              

 

Corporate Group fishing charters are available with licensed and experienced guides.  You may fish a full 8 hour day dock to dock, or you may choose to fish just a half day. 



You can also enjoy a shore lunch of your fresh catch of the day prepared by your guide served with hushpuppies and all the fixin's.


Trip Information

 

Family fishing excursions can be organized and children are always welcome onboard with adult supervision.  No angler is too young or too old to enjoy the fantastic fishing that is found in Crystal River and Homosassa !

 

 

 

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