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Photos of sheepshead fish6/19/2023 ![]() ![]() When utilizing shrimp, a weedless and lightly weighted setup is the most popular (also known as the Texas Rig). Artificial lure anglers will find that scented soft plastics, such as Berkley Gulp Shrimp, can achieve similar results. While traditionally anglers will target sheepshead on bridge and dock pilings oyster beds, rock formation, and mangrove root systems can all attract sheepshead as well. Thanks to barnacles, nearly any structure can attract sheepshead. Sheepshead love two things, structure and crustaceans. Though ramp-ups in sheepshead inshore activity can start in November, and the good fishing can last until March. The primary months for targeting sheepshead in Crystal River are: This is when we begin targeting them during our wintertime charter trips. However, as we roll into winter, sheepshead start migrating inshore. During the inshore grouper fishing season, in depths around 20 feet, along the same rock piles we target these gag grouper in, sheepshead make regular appearances. Take a look at the “when and how” information below to get started targeting this fun and tasty species along The Nature Coast.Ĭrystal River sheepshead can make an appearance on the end of your line at nearly anytime of year. Among the species we like to focus on in winter, sheepshead climbs to the top of the list fairly quickly. Crystal River is one of the most active inshore fisheries found anywhere, during any time of year. ![]()
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