Nature Coast
Homosassa Fishing Weather & Tides
The legendary spring tarpon flats south of Crystal River.
Today on the water
Tuesday, July 21Right now it's 85°F and clear at Homosassa, with wind SSW 10 mph (gusts 22). The forecast high is 89° with a 21% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- Low tide3:11 AM (0.5 ft)
- High tide9:15 AM (1.6 ft)
- Low tide4:48 PM (0.2 ft)
- High tide9:55 PM (1.1 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:45 AM
- Sunset8:28 PM
- UV index9
Fishing Homosassa
Homosassa is hallowed ground for fly anglers — its spring and early-summer tarpon migration along the shallow Gulf flats produced some of the biggest fly-caught fish in history. Outside of tarpon season it's a quiet backwater fishery of redfish and trout over grass and oyster, fed by the constant 72° flow of the Homosassa River. Light winds and clear water are everything for sight-fishing these flats.
Target species
- Tarpon
- Redfish
- Spotted seatrout
- Snook
Local tip: Low, clear water on a calm morning is prime for spotting tarpon and tailing reds.
Homosassa fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Homosassa today?
- Homosassa's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Tuckers Island, Homosassa River. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Homosassa?
- Homosassa is known for Tarpon, Redfish, Spotted seatrout, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Homosassa?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Homosassa River & the Gulf, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Homosassa right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Tuckers Island, Homosassa River). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.