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Get Reel Outdoors
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Konnor Courtney, Captain at Get Reel Outdoors
Identity VerifiedExperience the thrill of fishing in Crystal River with Get Reel Outdoors. Led by the seasoned expertise of Captain Konnor, embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of inshore fishing.
Throughout the seasons, Crystal River teems with a diverse array of aquatic treasures awaiting your hook. From the elusive Snook to the robust Redfish, and from the acrobatic Tarpon to the spirited Jack Crevalle, there's no shortage of excitement here. With opportunities to reel in species like the Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, and more, every angler's dream becomes a reality in these bountiful waters. Whether you prefer the thrill of spinning or the precision of specialized techniques, Captain Konnor's expertise ensures a tailored fishing experience like no other.
Board the custom 2020 23’ Shoalwater, meticulously equipped to accommodate up to 6 passengers, and equipped with all the essentials for a successful day on the water. From top-quality rods, reels, and tackle to an assortment of lures, everything you need is readily available. Opt for live bait for an added allure, tailored to your fishing preferences. With the charter boat covering your fishing license, all that's left for you to do is focus on the thrill of the catch.
At Get Reel Outdoors, fishing isn't just a sport—it's a family affair. Captain Konnor welcomes families with open arms, encouraging the next generation of anglers to hone their skills from a young age. Children can join in the adventure, provided they wear life vests, ensuring safety is paramount throughout the excursion. Gain insights into local regulations and seasonal restrictions from your knowledgeable captain, ensuring compliance while maximizing your fishing experience.
Prepare for a day under the sun by packing essential items such as snacks, sunglasses, a hat, and non-spray sunscreen. Refreshments, including water, are provided onboard, with the option to bring your preferred beverages upon prior arrangement. Moderate consumption of alcohol is permitted, excluding hard liquor and glass bottles, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
With Get Reel Outdoors, your fishing adventure in Crystal River is just a booking away. Seize the opportunity to create lasting memories on the shimmering waters—reserve your spot today and reel in the excitement of a lifetime.
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Trips Available with Get Reel Outdoors
Fishing
Starting At $500
Crystal River Fishing Charter | Private 4 Hour Charter Trip
Fishing Area: Crystal River
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Get Reel Outdoors • 23' Shoalwater • Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)Description: Join us on an unforgettable Crystal River fishing charter adventure us, exploring oyster beds, mangrove islands, and grass flats teeming with Snook, Redfish, Trout, and more. Our expert guides tailor the experience, utilizing live bait, dead bait, or artificial lures for an exciting angling experience. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned angler, our charters offer unparalleled opportunities to reel in the catch of a lifetime amidst the stunning natural beauty of Crystal River. Book your trip now and immerse yourself in the thrill of inshore fishing at its finest.
Fishing
Starting At $600
Fishing Charters Crystal River | Private 6 or 8 Hour Charter Trip
Fishing Area: Crystal River
Fishing: Inshore
Fishing Boat:
Get Reel Outdoors • 23' Shoalwater • Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)Description: Experience the ultimate Crystal River fishing charter adventure with us, as we target Snook, Redfish, Trout, and a variety of other species amidst oyster beds, mangrove islands, and grass flats. Our knowledgeable guides customize the trip to your preferences, offering the choice of live bait, dead bait, or artificial lures. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned angler, our charters provide unmatched opportunities to land the catch of your dreams in the breathtaking surroundings of Crystal River. Secure your spot today and prepare for an exhilarating inshore fishing experience like no other.
Vehicle
Get Reel Outdoors
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
23 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Shoalwater
Model Year:
2020
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Mercury
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
200
Maximum Cruising Speed:
20
Features: Fish Finder GPS
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Aboard our tailor-made 23-foot Shoalwater crafted in 2020, accommodating up to six passengers, you'll find all the essentials for an efficient and enjoyable day on the water.
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Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
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Boat Length:
23 ft
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Redfish, Snook, and Trout Heating Up the Flats This Week
If you’re heading out on the water this week, Crystal River is delivering excellent inshore fishing conditions with warming water temperatures, light winds, and steady tides—perfect for targeting a variety of inshore favorites. Redfish have been active around oyster bars and mangrove edges, especially during the incoming tide. Live shrimp, cut mullet, and soft plastics rigged weedless have been producing solid bites. Anglers are reporting slot-sized reds with a few upper-slot and over-slot fish mixed in. Snook are moving out of the creeks and staging near points and current breaks. Early mornings and late afternoons have been best, especially with live pinfish or topwater lures. Look for them near rocky shorelines and docks with good water flow. Spotted sea trout are hitting well on grass flats in 2 to 4 feet of water. Drifting with live shrimp under popping corks or slow-rolling soft plastics has been the go-to strategy. Most fish have been in the 16–20" range, with a few gators pushing over 22”. Sheepshead are tapering off as we move further into spring, but some are still hanging around structure and dock pilings. Fiddler crabs and shrimp on small jig heads are still drawing bites. Water clarity has been excellent following light rain early in the week. The best action is coming during strong tidal changes, particularly the mid-morning incoming tide. Whether you’re a local or visiting the Nature Coast, this is a great time to hit the water. For the best experience, consider booking a local guide who knows the tides, the fish, and how to make the most of your day on Crystal River.
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Holiday weekend
As the weather continues to get hotter and hotter, fish are starting to become a lot more active. Free line shrimp and pinfish has been what's worked best. Also cut pinfish, ladyfish and mullet has seem to do the trick during the middle of the day when those temperatures get really hot. Have been seeing a bunch of tarpon starting to show up running their normal tracks on their movement north. Cobia, trout and mackeral have been running in schools in the 5-10ft range around all our nearshore wrecks
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Spring bite
Lots and lots of redfish have been moving out from their transition areas and more into summer time patterns. Lots of big redfish are being caught on live and cut pinfish, shrimp and mud minnows. Look for shaded overhanged mangroves, with good current and hard limestone botton. Snook have been making their way to a lot of the western sandy points with good current. Live pinfish, mullet or white bait has been the ticket for consistent bites. Trout are moving out to deeper water in 5-7ft, shrimp on a jighead and gulp or lil johns on a jighead has been working the best
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Crystal River Fishing Report |
Anyone who knows me knows before every charter i have a mental game plan of what i want to do throughout the day. I knew going into this trip it was going to be a day of grinding it out due to our conditions. Day of the full moon, cold front coming through the night before dropping temperatures 25 degrees, strong northwest wind with gusts 25mph+, we had practically every odd against us. The morning of the charter i got to the ramp an hour before the scheduled pickup time like i always do to make sure everything is setup and ready to go. When initially getting to the ramp i automatically noticed how LOWWWW the water was compared to the previous two days that i had scouted just two days prior when tide charts were predicting similar low tides but this was easily a -1.0 tide if not lower. I spent that entire hour at the ramp trying to come up with a new game plan. We started the morning off hitting some deeper holes and pockets trying to find some trout. After about 2-3 hours of fishing deeper pockets and holes we had around a dozen trout with some lady fish and some small mangrove snapper mixed in, which is super slow in my personal opinion. During those 2-3 hours of fishing for trout i was just praying some more water would come in because anyone who knows me, knows pot hole trout fishing is my biggest pet peeve and i try to avoid doing it at all. I knew once the tide came in we would be able to push in the back country a little bit and find some schools of reds but it just seemed like there wasn’t enough water yet. Norbert and Jon told me that they were really hoping to find some redfish on this specific day and i decided that i was going to give it my best effort to get us into the back country where i knew some redfish were going to be laid up with some big schools of mullet trying to soak up some sun. Ended up full sending the boat across a flat that had grass sticking out of the water and timed it perfectly coming off plane to glide into the last deeper hole barely the length of my boat before there was no more coming off plane anywhere. Tried to trolling motor us out of the hole and there was no moving anywhere and at that moment i decided it was time to hop in the 59 degree water temp (this was early February) and drag this 23ft bay boat where i wanted to go because there was no going back across the flat i just somehow made it across. Ended up dragging the boat for about 150 yards through thigh deep mud until we came across our first big school of mullet. I was pushing the boat as quietly as i possibly could and got about 40 yards away from the first big school of mullet and dropped the power poles down. When we first pulled up we were seeing some redfish tailing on the outside of the big school of mullet. It didn’t take long to get our first hookup on a healthy 25” redfish. After that it was fish after fish on every bait that floated past the school of mullet for a good 30 mins until it just completely turned off. We ended up catching 10 or so redfish off the first school of mullet then decided to move on. We ended the day with 20 or so redfish in the last two hours of fishing, and Norbert and Jon both had the opportunity sight fish their very first redfish
Ratings & Reviews Summary
June 5, 2025
I surprised my husband with a fishing trip for his birthday. We work nonstop and this was a great way to relax and enjoy the day. We had fun and really enjoyed the expertise of our captain. He was very professional and friendly.
