Homosassa Bay - Citrus, FL Fishing Report on 10th Jul, 2025

July is in full swing in Homosassa, and the fishing is as lively as ever across the flats, creeks, and nearshore waters. Early mornings have been producing solid numbers of redfish and snook, especially on moving tides. These inshore favorites are hugging mangrove edges and oyster bars, and they’re responding well to live shrimp, cut mullet, and topwater plugs just after sunrise.

The grass flats are holding plenty of spotted sea trout, especially in 3 to 5 feet of water with good eelgrass. Anglers drifting the flats with soft plastics and popping cork rigs are finding consistent success, along with the occasional surprise Spanish mackerel or jack crevalle. As the sun rises, switching to deeper edges and sand holes near the flats can keep the bite going.

Scallop season is also in full swing, bringing more traffic to the area—but the fishing hasn’t slowed down. Those willing to work around the crowds are still hooking into black drum and mangrove snapper near docks and rocky structures. Tarpon have thinned out since their peak in June, but a few remain around the river mouths and inshore channels.

Whether you're chasing inshore gamefish or cruising out for scallops, July in Homosassa offers a little something for everyone—just be sure to beat the heat and get on the water early.