Captain Charlie Harris in Homosassa

Captain Charlie Harris offers guided fishing around Homosassa and Crystal River. Charlie is a third-generation local who describes 30 years working these waters as a commercial fisherman and charter captain. Redfish are his specialty, with both light spinning tackle and fly fishing welcomed.

Contact and booking details

A guide rooted in Citrus County

Charlie presents himself as a full-time guide with experience across the Nature Coast and Big Bend. His introduction connects commercial fishing knowledge with choosing the right water and tide for a guided outing. He also identifies membership in the Homosassa Guide Association.

The service caters to experienced anglers and less experienced family members. Corporate or larger family parties can request additional captains and boats. That is a coordinated group arrangement, rather than an increase to the passenger capacity of Charlie's individual fishing boat.

Redfish, fly fishing and seasonal tarpon

The primary fishing descriptions include redfish, spotted seatrout, cobia and tarpon. Charlie works shallow flats and backwaters, where quiet boat movement and careful casting can matter. Tell him whether you prefer spinning tackle or want a fly-fishing outing before equipment is prepared.

The website highlights May, June and July for local tarpon fishing. That describes Charlie's promoted fishing period, with weather and fish movement affecting each day. Discuss whether you want to devote the reservation to tarpon or keep the option of other inshore targets if conditions are less favorable.

Two boats with different layouts

Charlie's primary Carolina Skiff measures 21 feet and has a 115-horsepower Yamaha. Its published fishing capacity is four anglers. A poling platform, bow trolling motor, livewell and padded seating support the shallow-water fishing described on his boat page.

A second boat is a 26-foot Pathfinder HPS with a 300-horsepower Yamaha. It has a Bimini top, passenger seating, bow and stern fishing space, a livewell and a catch well. The site describes inshore and offshore use, but its current guest limit and the vessel assigned to your trip need direct confirmation.

Supplied tackle and optional outings

The rates page includes rods, tackle, bait, fishing licenses and instruction. Guests bring their own lunch, beverages, sun protection, sunglasses and a small cooler for legal fish taken home. Charlie also describes an arranged shore lunch prepared from the day's catch; confirm availability and cost rather than assume it is part of every trip.

Nature cruises are offered for guests interested in the scenery and wildlife around Homosassa and Crystal River. Seasonal scalloping is another separate option. Ask about swimming ability, equipment and lawful dates for a scallop booking. A wildlife cruise should also have its own duration, price and expectations.

Ask Charlie for today's rate and dock

Current fishing prices are supplied by phone rather than listed on the reviewed rate page. Departure time varies with the season and tide. Contact Charlie with the date, party size, preferred tackle and target, then request the boat, hours and total price together.

The published pages do not clearly set a deposit amount or cancellation deadline. Settle those points and weather rescheduling before paying. Charlie's website covers more than one local waterway, so ask for the exact meeting dock and parking instructions instead of treating Homosassa or Crystal River as a complete boarding address.

Details checked October 11, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.

Featured photo: Captain Charlie Harris website photograph of anglers holding a redfish. Photo from Captain Charlie Harris.

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