ABOUt Crystal River Fishing Company

Enhance your chance at the next catch of a lifetime!

Meet Capt. Brandon Branch

Enjoy fishing the backcountry creeks and bays for Redfish, Snook and Trout. But my true passion is for something that will definitely give anyone an adrenaline rush, catching big Gag Grouper on the shallow rocks and ledges along our coast.

Meet Capt. Lee wells

Capt. Lee Wells is a 4th generation Citrus County native. He grew up fishing the backwaters with his Grandad and many others that he looked up to. It was at a very young age that he discovered his passion for fishing and being on the water.

Local Lines Television

Local Lines is the latest and greatest fishing TV show to enhance your chance at the next catch of a lifetime! Brandon Branch may be the new guy on the block, but along the Gulf Coast, he’s a pro and is looked at to be one of the most knowledgeable guides in the area. Our goal is to educate people and produce a show that is looked at as the next great fishing TV show!!

The Boats

Inshore Charters

  • Our Inshore charter trip options are offered in both Half and Full day durations. A Full Day trip ranges from 6-8 hours and a Half Trip ranges from 4-6 hours.

  • Full Day: 6-8 Hours

    Half Day: 4-6 Hours

  • Full Day - $800

    Half Day - $600

Nearshore Charters

  • Our Nearshore Charter option is a great choice if you're wanting to target shallow water Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Tripltail, Cobia, Hogfish, Sheepshead, etc.

  • The duration of a Nearshore Charter is up to 8 hours.

  • The Nearshore Charter range from $1000 -$1500 depending on what you’re wanting to target.

Offshore Charters

  • Our Offshore Charter option is a great choice if you're wanting to target Tuna, Snapper, Kingfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Amber Jack, Grouper, etc.

  • Our Offshore Charter option can be up to 24 hours.

  • The Offshore Charters range from $1500 -$3600 depending on what you’re wanting to target and the length of the trip.

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Monthly Fishing Report

  • Due to recent dramatic fuel cost increases, there is a NEW fuel surcharge to be added to each trip price above.Prices above assume a fuel cost of $3.50 per gallon - the new fuel surcharge is the incremental fuel cost difference

    If fuel cost is $4.75 / gal - $3.50 = $1.25 / gal fuel surcharge If your trip utilizes 75 gals of fuel, then $1.25 / gal * 75 gal = $93.75 Fuel surcharge.

  • Gratuity for the Captain is not reflected in trip prices above Prices listed are cash discounted rates. Please add 3% to all amounts paid by credit card

    All tackle and bait is included. Capt Brandon and Captain Lee will even clean and bag your fish for you at the end of your trip - don’t forget to bring a cooler to take your catch home. There’s plenty of cooler space, ice and water provided, but feel free to bring your own packed cooler. Adult beverages are okay, but please no black sole shoes, glass bottles, bananas or bronzer type sunscreens.

  • Our preparation for your trip begins several days prior and includes rigging tackle, fueling, and setting live bait traps, which is why we ask for at least 3 day cancellation notice, inclement weather being the exception.

Follow ME On Social Media

We played the catch and release game with my good buddy Steve of @diamondfishingproducts and his family catching plenty of gags and cobia to go around!! #sodiumfishinggear#diamondfishingproducts#youngboats#suzukioutboards#battlebornbatteries#daiwaus
Absolutely killer the Saltist MQ is one of the toughest reels I’ve ever put in my hand. #daiwausa#sodiumfishinggear#diamondfishingproducts#daiwareels#discovercrystalriver#diamondfishing#inshorefishing#machine
About that time to get my fix on the bow of @capt_treymikell skiff one of the most untouched pieces of Florida you’ll find. #sodiumfishinggear#snookfishing#sightfishing#daiwausa#diamondfishingproducts#naturecoast#discovercrystalriver
We are one month away from putting down the inshore rods and getting to work on the jiggin’ stick and I don’t know if I can wait that long….. #daiwausa#saltiga#diamondfishingproducts#sodiumfishinggear#redsnapper#discovercrystalriv
My biggest fish of the spring season goes to my good buddy Brent this fish was on of the healthiest snook I’ve seen!! #sodiumfishinggear#diamondfishingproducts#snook#inshorefishing#daiwausa#youngboats#discovercrystalriver#nickniholasford#pike
Catching big ole gator trout is one of my favorite things to do and my clients have been bringing some XL’S to the boat recently!! #sodiumfishinggear#discovercrystalriver#youngboats#diawausa#diamondfishingproducts#fishcrystalriver#aftco#speck
One of my favorite freshwater baits of all times can catch em anywhere anytime!! #sodiumfishinggear#daiwausa#diamondfishingproducts#discovercrystalriver#zmanfishing#zmanfishingproducts#bass#jackhammer#locallinestv

Lets Go Fishing

 

Address
Shrimps Landing - 12645 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429

Phone
(352) 601-7948