- Location
- Homosassa, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore light-tackle fishing; fly fishing; scalloping; manatee tours
- Phone
- 352-302-5727
Captain Duane Tibbetts runs Homosassa Fishing Adventures on Florida's Nature Coast. His business combines shallow-water fishing with seasonal scalloping and manatee outings, offering visitors several ways to explore the Homosassa River and nearby Gulf flats.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts |
|---|---|
| Area | Homosassa, Florida |
| Departure / address | 5447 S Boulevard Drive, Homosassa, FL 34448; confirm the boarding point when reserving. |
| Phone | 352-302-5727 |
| captduanetibbetts@gmail.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts |
| Trip options | Inshore light-tackle fishing; fly fishing; scalloping; manatee tours |
Meet Captain Duane
Tibbetts describes more than 30 years of guiding experience and a background in South Florida before making Homosassa his long-term base. His official biography identifies him as a USCG-credentialed captain who specializes in inshore fishing.
Fishing and the boat
The website describes a 24-foot skiff powered by a 115-horsepower Mercury, with room for four fishing guests. Light tackle is used for fish such as redfish, seatrout, Spanish mackerel, cobia and seasonal tarpon. The fishing page also offers fly fishing; discuss your preferred method before booking.
Published trip prices
The rate sheet lists an approximately four-hour fishing trip at $550 for two and an approximately six-hour trip at $600 for two. It lists separate third- and fourth-person additions, so request the exact group total. A roughly four-hour scalloping outing starts at $550 for four, with $50 additions up to six.
What is supplied
Fishing licenses and fishing equipment are included, and the business advertises catch cleaning. Bring food, drinking water, sun protection and personal items. The site gives conflicting descriptions of supplied snorkeling equipment; its rate sheet specifically tells scallopers to bring their own gear. Confirm that point when reserving.
Other outings and reservations
The published manatee tour is approximately three hours at $75 per person, with four-person minimum and six-person maximum. A combined manatee-and-fishing option is also listed. Call or email with dates, guest count and your chosen activity, and request the deposit, cancellation and weather terms before paying.
Details checked September 27, 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.
Sources and photos
- Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts — Official website
- Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts — Ratesheet
- Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts — Fishing charter 7
- Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts — Contact us
Featured photo: Homosassa Fishing Adventures guests holding their fish aboard the boat. Photo from Homosassa Fishing Adventures with Captain Duane Tibbetts.