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Sheepshead fishing in Citrus County

6 rated shore spots in Citrus County hold sheepshead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Sheepshead forecast map for Citrus County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for sheepshead right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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🌊 Fish the any tide.

Size, bag and season rules in Citrus County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Citrus County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
12 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
8 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best sheepshead spots in Citrus County

1Fort Island Trail ParkFair · 62ReliableThe reliable winter fish around the pier pilings; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.2Crystal River Preserve State ParkFair · 63ReliableWinter and early spring around docks and any hard cover; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.3Withlacoochee Bay TrailLow · 47ReliableWinter and early spring along the banks and any rubble; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.4Mason Creek (Homosassa)Fair · 63ReliableWinter and spring near oysters and pilings; fiddler crabs on a short leader.5Redfish Hole (Crystal River Preserve State Park)Fair · 50Worth a tryWinter fish near any hard edge or oyster; fiddler crabs or shrimp on a short leader.6Fort Island Gulf BeachFair · 64Worth a tryLate winter and spring around rocks and oyster near the beach; fiddler crabs on a short leader.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

Sheepshead fishing elsewhere

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