<p>Tailwalker Fishing Charters LLC is a first class guide service with a reputation for friendly customer service and access to the best fishing the State of Florida has to offer. Captain Andrew Meyer is a USCG Masters Licensed Captain and a true Florida Native. With over 30 years of fishing experience along the Gulf Coast, Andrew has an intricate knowledge of the fishery and a knack for finding the hot bite!</p><p><br></p><p>His passion for teaching and sharing the joy of fishing with others is obvious the moment you're on the water with him. No matter your age or experience level Captain Andrew will cater the trip to your individual needs and abilities to make sure you have the best fishing experience possible.</p><p><br></p><p>The Crystal River/Yankeetown area offers a variety of fishing opportunities from Snook, Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Black Drum to Grouper, Cobia, Snapper, Tripletail, Pompano Shark, and much more.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Captain Andrew knows the secrets and tricks to catch them all. He is also an expert Tarpon Guide, having spent much of his early years chasing the Silver King on its yearly migration along the Florida Coastline. In addition to chasing the biggest, hardest-fighting fish available during the current season, Captain Andrew also specializes in accommodating families and guests who want to take in the entire local experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to see Manatees, Birds, and Dolphins, or stop by a Spring to swim? It's your trip and we can do any of these things during our time on the water together. Captain Andrew loves introducing kids to the sport of fishing as well as the local nature. He is enthusiastic about making sure each guest has a memorable experience, &amp; understands that sometimes an easy action bite or following a pod of dolphins is more engaging than hunting a trophy snook.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't worry about gear! Here at Tailwalker Fishing Charters, we provide everything you need for a fantastic day on the water at no extra charge. Fishing Rods, Tackle, Safety Gear, Bait, Cooler, Ice, and a quality Boat are all included. Captain Andrew takes pride in only using high-quality, well-maintained boats and gear You just have to show up and bring your desired snacks and drinks for the perfect day on the water.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>His 2022 Tailwalker 25' has a cat style hull design that gets skinny water &amp; runs through nasty chop with ease, while the large deck gives you tons of room to fish and relax.</p><p><br></p><p>Book your next charter today!</p>

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Sea Trout

Cobia Fishing is Hot!

Redfish

Cobia

<div>While the Redfish, Trout, Drum, and Snapper continue to bite inside Cobia are a great offshore option. We finally got good conditions and made the run out to the wreck. We were rewarded w 7 cobia and some big mangrove snapper plus some nice grouper and spadefish.</div>

<div>Reds are starting to school up. Mangrove Snapper are on fire and trout, cobia, and Drum are biting as well! it's a good time to get a mixed bag!</div>

We are catching a bit of everything!

<div>Variety is the game right now. The nearshore rockpiles are producing quality mangrove snapper. inside some big snook have joined the redfish bite!</div><div><br></div>

<div><b>spinning</b></div><div><b><br></b></div>

Catching a mixed bag

Black Drum

Redfish Magic!

Snook

<div><b>Some very nice reds have been caught this week. Snook have been a fun catch and release. Some nice trout are still being caught as well as cobia and snapper.&nbsp;</b></div>

<div>The mangrove snapper are finally here! The nearshore rockpiles are beginning to pile up w mangrove snapper and grunts. The action is nonstop and these are some of the tastiest species around. It's a great stop to make w kids or adults who want to keep the rods bent and fill the cooler. Redfish, Snook, Trout, Drum, and Cobia are all in the mix right now as well. It's a great time to fish no matter what you're species of choice!</div>

Summer Rockpile Fishing is getting cranked up!

<div>The big drum are here for the summer! We are catching a good mix of fish lately and have been enjoying the large drum schools that inhabit the waters north of the river Channel. These fish stay well into the fall and are a blast for anyone wishing to catch a true monster! Reds and trout are also biting well plus some catch and release snook!</div>

Big Fish in Yankeetown!

African Pompano

Fish are biting!

<div>Big trout have been firing off around the Spoil islands on tide changes. Redfish continue to bite around mangroves on incoming tides. There have been a few tripletail and cobia sightings as well.&nbsp;</div>

<div><span style="font-size: 16px;">Scallop season is right around the corner! Book your scallop or fishing/scallop combo trip today! Season opens July 1st!</span></div>

Scallop Season is right around the corner!

Reds fired off this week!

<div><b>Redfish are starting to get more into they're warm weather pattern and we are starting to get some really solid bites!</b></div>

Reds and Trout are Hot!

<div>We found nice fish around the creek mouths this week! Reds are hitting live pins feelined or on a knocker rig w a clipped tail. An occasional snook is jumping on the pinfish as well. Large trout continue to be found in the deep holes and along dredge islands.&nbsp;</div>

Redfish bite is picking up!

<div>We found some very nice reds this week especially in the backcountry. Trout continue to be hot near the spoils as well as mackeral and black drum. The fishing is starting to get hot!</div>

Somebig trout are still around!

<div>Trout have left a lot of the inside spots but there are some solid fish on the deeper spots. Reds and snook have been a bit tougher this week but we are still catching some nice fish.&nbsp;</div>

Spanish Mackerel

Big Drum are Back

<div>The drum have come back in bigger numbers this week. Snook have been good as well as reds and Spanish mackeral have begun to pick back up.</div>

Some very quality trout are in the spring mix!

Lake Trout

<div>All the spring favorites are here. Trout has been hot along w some very nice reds, Snook, and black drum!</div>

A good mixed bag!

Mackerel Scad

Florida Pompano

Sheepshead

<div>We have been getting into some great Sheepshead a ton offshore when the weather allows and lots of other quality fish are getting into the mix as well.</div>

More Inshore Action!

<div>We are catching quote a variety!</div>

Inshore Slams are Happening! 

<div>We are getting into a good mix of Snook, Trout, Reds, and Drum. Fishing is only going to get better! Let's go catchin!</div><div><br></div>

Trout went off on tide change!

Cutthroat Trout

<div>We spent the early part of the morning weeding through a ton of short fish. I made an adjustment right before the tide change and as soon as we pulled up they went off! Limited in 10 minutes then went and caught a dozen or so redfish to finish up.</div>

Great Fishing all week!

<div>Sheepshead have been hot offshore. Ainsworth trout are fired up and some snook are starting to show up!</div>

Bite Is on 🔥!

<div>Sheepshead bite is nonstop. some big snook and cobia are mixing I'm as well. With the cool front I focused more on the offshore bite. Reds and trout are still noting inside as well and should fire up big time as the weather warms right back up.</div>

Water is warming and so is the bite!

Brook Trout

<div>Trout Bite Is hot as fish start to move out of their winter haunts and spread out on the flats. Some very nice redfish and drum are also in the mix and Sheepshead continue to bite well offshore.</div>

Good Mixed Bag This Week!

Brown Trout

<div>Big Trout, Drum, Sheepshead, and Redfish were all biting this week. Some days have been better offshore and some better in depending on the wind and water Temps but the bite has improved throughout the week. The full moon kicked off the Sheepshead spawn and drum have joined the mix in some of the trout and redfish holes. Live Shrimp slowly worked across the bottom has been the bait of choice for everything.</div>

Trout Bite Heating Up!

Rainbow Trout

<div>Trout have started to turn on w the warmer waters. Big fish are starting to get into the mix. The bite should only get better! Offshore Sheepshead are good in 40ft. Redfish on incoming tides have been solid most days.</div>

Redfish bite is hot once the sun gets up!

<div>This week had been a out the redfish and Sheepshead. Reds are sunning in the creek ponds and are more than willing to take a shrimp. We've been hooking up doubles! Trout also have gotten into the mix a bit on the warmer days and offshore the Sheepshead continue to provide action and good table fare.</div>

Golden Trout

Trout and reds in the creeks!

<div>Sunny afternoons have brought some nice trout and reds into the creeks and shallows to warm. Action has been good on incoming tides.</div>

Sheepshead are starting to show up for the spawn and trout are firing up with the warmer waters!

Bull Trout

<div>Offshore the Sheepshead are starting to show up in good numbers on the rockpiles. This is fun fishing for adults and kids and very quality table fare. On the inside Trout and Reds have very muched improved with the warmer conditions. Some days the Trout have been every cast once we find them.</div>

Kids Week 

Blacktip Shark

Ladyfish

<div>The local kids have been coming out to experience the bay, fish, and see manatees. Many memories have been made this week. The main bite has been Ladyfish, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Black Drum, and Sheepshead, with a few trout and reds mixed in.</div>

Big Snook in the River!

<div>While wind and cold Temps have made for tough conditions the river has been producing good action for Trout, Drum, Sheepshead, and catch and release Snook. Snook winter in the spring fed waters of Kings Bay and can make for some fantastic catch and release action. Fish have been hanging near springs and docks and providing us with some exciting action. Down river the creeks are producing good numbers of Reds, Trout, Drum, and a few Sheepshead. Don't forget this is the beginning of the offshore Sheepshead Spawn!&nbsp;</div>

Windy and Cold Conditions/Nice Reds!

<div>We dodged some weather this week but found some nice redfish even on the windy days. The trick has been working the baits slow and just letting them eat.</div>

Action Trip For The Kids!

<div>Started out in the river on the low tide and moved into the creeks as it rose. We kept the girls rods bent all afternoon. Dad and I baited hooks and cast always keeping a rod on deck. The action was fast and furious. We caught quite a variety, Reds, Drum, Trout, Sheepshead, Ladyfish, and Whiting. They kept a sampling of each to take to a local resturaunt for a cook your catch. On the way in we got a free dolphin show in the clear water. It was the perfect way to finish!</div>

Winter Sheepshead Are Starting To Show

<div>It's about time for one of my favorite experiences... Winter Sheepshead! Fish are already starting to be caught offshore as well as in the creeks and rivers. While redfish and trout have remained the main targets this week some nice Sheepshead have been in the mix and point to a possible early spawn. Every year starting around January 1st to the 14th Sheepshead begin their spawn on the neershore reefs and rockpiles making for fantastic action and great table fare. It's a fun action filled trip for kids or adults.</div>

Fish Report

<div>We have had a few weeks of very windy weather and low water but have had good trips when able to get out. Redfish have been good on high tides and sometimes in the river when the water is too low to get to the creeks and islands. Some big trout have been getting in the mix as well as Sheepshead and black drum, making for some eslxcellent table fair. For those who want catch and release snook we've been catching some nice fish upriver.</div>

<div>bullsbay med/light Sniper w shimano stradic 3000</div>

Great mix of fish!

Gag Grouper

<div>Fantastic Fishing this week! We're catching a bit of everything. The reds have been on fire. Pompano are showing up in good numbers. For those wanting catch and release grouper, there are lots of them in very shallow. Trout are biting good int he mornings, and Sheepshead are getting in the mix as well!</div>

<div>Spinning gear, live shrimp, topwater plugs</div>

Fishing is heating up as weather cools!

<div>The cooler weather has brought hot action! The big trout have started to school up and move back and we have been putting up some impressive catches as of late, often limiting out quickly. Redfish action has been strong on the incoming tides and adds more great table fare. Some nice snook have also been caught this week as well as black drum up to 50lbs!</div>

<div>shrimp and jighead, topwater plugs, spoons, twitch baits, soft plastics</div>

Redfish continue to be solid. Fish are staging on flats near the bays and creeks on low outgoing water. Throw shrimp or spoons into potholes. On incoming fish around the creek mouths as early as you can move in safely. Topwaters are deadly while the water is low. Switch up to spoons, redfish magics, shrimp, or cut-bait as the water rises. Trout have been out on the shallow water grass flats. Look for fish to move into the deeper cuts later in the week after the cooler weather arrives. Use twitch-baits, topwaters, or live shrimp under corks. Snook can also be found on both tides. Fish the outgoing and incoming tides around spoil islands and bars w baitbusters, plugs, or live finger mullet. If fishing from shore try the barge canal access points around the lower water or Ozello and Ft Island Trail pull offs on the incoming. Good Luck and he safe out there!


Redfish Are Biting 

Great Redfish Action

<div>We started out on low water hoping to fish trout until the tide but the wind was too strong for the open flats so we moved inside. The bite started a bit slow as expected but as the water began filling in we began finding redfish at almost every stop. The fish were hugged up to the shadow lines and so accurate casts became very important. It was awesome seeing my clients hone their casting skills on the fly and begin hooking more fish. We ended the day with a big upper slot red that put on one heck of a fight, running under the boat several times and nearly into the trees several more. All and all a fantastic day despite the very windy conditions.</div>

<div>med/heavy spinning gear, 20lb fluorocarbon leader, 3/0 circle hook</div>

Topwater Snook and Reds

<div><b>We left the dock at Yankeetown at first light. The tide was low. The first oyster bar we pulled up on had tailing drum. After playing w a few "big uglies" we moved on. We followed the tide in casting topwaters around the bars. About a half hour in we were rewarded with our first snook. He blasted a plug, missed, then turned around and inhaled it. This set the tone for the morning. We worked our way into the backwater finding reds and snook at various points and bars. After the tide filled in we wrapped the day up with some more big black drum in the channel. All and all a heck of a lot of fun!</b></div>

<div>med/light spinning combo&nbsp;</div>

Mixed Bag

<div><i style=""><b>We started off south of the Crystal River Channel. the outgoing tide was a bit slow</b>. <b>Once we had a little water the trout bite began to pick up. We didn't find the larger Schools but the fish were quality. As the tide filled in we began working the mangrove lines picking some nice redfish off the points. We finished the day up pulling on some big black drum.&nbsp;</b></i></div>

<div>med spinning tackle, Jughead, Shrimp or cut bait</div>

Action is heating up

<div>Drum are showing up in big numbers around bays and channels near Yankeetown. Redfish and Snook continue to hold on bars and small spoil islands.</div>

<div>Fenwick med action spinning rod, Daiwa BG spinning reel, 20lb braid</div>

<p>Welcome to Tailwalker Fishing Charters, your gateway to unforgettable angling experiences in the picturesque waters of Crystal River, FL. Led by Captain Andrew Meyer, a seasoned fishing enthusiast with over 30 years of experience, we're dedicated to making your fishing dreams a reality. Whether you're seeking Redfish, Snook, Trout, Tarpon, or an array of other species, Captain Andrew's expertise and passion will guide you to the best fishing spots, ensuring a day on the water that you'll cherish. Join us for a fishing adventure that's as memorable as it is thrilling!</p>

<p>Tailwalker Fishing Charters, led by the experienced Captain Andrew Meyer, offers premier crystal river fishing charters in Crystal River, Florida. Whether you're an avid angler looking for the best crystal river fishing experience or interested in inshore fishing, Tailwalker Fishing Charters has you covered. Captain Andrew Meyer's expertise extends beyond just fishing in Crystal River; he also specializes in fishing in Yankeetown, Florida, ensuring a diverse range of fishing opportunities for all. And for those seeking a unique adventure, don't miss the chance to go scalloping in Crystal River, Florida, an activity that Tailwalker Fishing Charters can expertly arrange. With Captain Andrew Meyer at the helm, your fishing and scalloping adventures in Crystal River are bound to be memorable and successful.</p><p><br></p><p>Fishing out of Crystal River , Tailwalker Fishing Charters LLC will make your Guided Fishing Trip the best Fishing experience we can provide. We target Black Drum, Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Pompano, Redfish, Scallop, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout. We Fish Gulf of Mexico, Cross Florida Barge Canal, Salt River, Dolphin Creek, Sheephead Creek, Bagley Cove, Deer Creek, Kings Creek, Kings Bay, Tony Creek. See the maps below for exact guest meeting locations. We meet our guests at Pete's Pier Marina ( 1 SW 1st Pl, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA ), Bird Creek Beach ( Yankeetown, FL 34498, USA ), Yankeetown Marina ( 15 Hickory Ave, Yankeetown, FL 34498, USA ), Plantation on Crystal River ( 9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, FL 34429, USA ). Experience Crystal River's Finest Fishing Adventures.</p>

<p>Step aboard Captain Andrew Meyer's charter boat and embark on a fishing journey like no other. With Tailwalker Fishing Charters in Crystal River at your disposal, prepare to be amazed by the incredible natural wonders that await beneath Florida's sparkling surface.</p><p><br></p><p>Captain Andrew Meyer's passion for fishing is the driving force behind Tailwalker Fishing Charters. From the helm of his 25’ Fat Cat Custom boat in Crystal River, he orchestrates thrilling fishing adventures in waters teeming with a rich variety of species, including Redfish, Snook, Trout, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Grouper, Tarpon, Black Drum, Cobia, and Flounder. With over three decades of fishing experience, Captain Andrew is not only a seasoned expert but also a true fishing enthusiast. He possesses an intimate knowledge of these waters, allowing him to guide you to the hottest fishing spots and share the secrets of successful angling. Let Tailwalker Fishing Charters be your gateway to the finest fishing that Crystal River and Yankeetown have to offer, and experience the joy of reeling in the catch of a lifetime under the skilled guidance of Captain Andrew Meyer.</p><p><br></p><p>Captain Andrew Meyer's expertise in fishing encompasses a wide range of techniques and environments. Whether you're into Light Spinning, Heavy Spinning, Conventional, Drifting, Trolling, or exploring Flats, Reef, and Wrecks, he's your go-to guide for a successful and enjoyable fishing experience. With his extensive knowledge of these various methods and settings, Captain Andrew can tailor your fishing trip to your preferences, ensuring that you have the best chance of landing the fish you're after. His versatility and proficiency in different fishing approaches make him the ideal companion for a diverse and fulfilling angling adventure.</p><p><br></p><p>The Fat Cat, a versatile bay boat, has a rich history, originally constructed in 2016 and meticulously restored in 2022 to ensure peak performance. With a robust 300HP Suzuki engine, it boasts an impressive maximum cruising speed of 50 knots, ensuring swift and efficient navigation through the water. This 25-foot vessel accommodates up to 6 passengers comfortably, making it an ideal choice for intimate fishing excursions with family or friends.</p><p><br></p><p>Tailwalker Fishing Charters promises a memorable day on the water that will have you eager to return for more adventures or even reluctant to depart!</p>

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<p><strong><u>Common Questions:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Is Crystal River a good place to fish?</strong></p><p>Absolutely, Crystal River is a fantastic place to fish, known for its crystal-clear waters and diverse marine species. If you want to make the most of your fishing experience in Crystal River, Tailwalker Fishing Charters, led by Captain Andrew Meyer, offers the expertise and local knowledge to ensure a memorable and successful day on the water.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where can I fish in Crystal River?</strong></p><p>In Crystal River, you can fish in a variety of locations, including the Crystal River itself, the Gulf of Mexico, and the nearby Yankeetown area, all offering excellent angling opportunities. To make the most of your fishing adventure in these pristine waters, consider booking a charter with Tailwalker Fishing Charters, led by Captain Andrew Meyer, who can guide you to the best fishing spots and ensure a successful day on the water.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Can you scallop in Crystal River?</strong></p><p>Yes, you can go scalloping in Crystal River, Florida, a popular summer activity in the area. If you're interested in combining scalloping with your fishing experience, Tailwalker Fishing Charters, under the guidance of Captain Andrew Meyer, can help you arrange an exciting scalloping adventure in Crystal River, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable day on the water.</p>

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