Fishing Reports by Capt. Mike Locklear

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Big Snook CPR(Caught-Photoed-Released) Fishing in Homosassa has been very good. This past week I landed a 38-inch 21 pound snook estimated. We got her back in the water very quickly after a couple of quick photos. The battle was very much a hoo more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - This past Monday was one of those days you write home about. Tony Romantz of Ford Motor Company of Michigan and his father-in-law Jeff went out for a full day of fishing out on the flats of Homosassa Bay. Southwest winds were moderate to gusty up more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Warmer Than Normal January Makes Fish Feed On January 9, Ed Luttrell of Missouri loaded up his brother Tim and son Brad and made the 15-hour drive straight through. Ed came down to check on his Uncle Jim. The Uncle was fine and he called me to b more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Animal Vets Enjoy A day In Chaz Yesterday, I guided Kevin Reeves of Tampa and Jimmy Farr of Land O’Lakes and fellow animal vet, Rich of Ohio State fished 6 hours in between the fronts yesterday. I tried to find an old Gator fan to beat up ole Rich more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - A-1 Homosassa Fishing Guide Offers Equipment Use Tips This past week trout fishing has been very good on the Homosassa Bay flats in 4 to 6 feet of water over the kelp grass beds. We have been casting soft plastics made by Bass Assassin in colors more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Berkley Gulp Vs. Live Bait Because of the rage over Berkley Gulp I needed to convince myself that this artificial bait outfishes live shrimp as advertised on every package. I heard of stories from a reliable source of bait shops north of Homos more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - The Best Fishermens' Catch Because I know most of you check my site on Mondays I write. Inshore fishing has been excellent. Off shore is very good now as well. Just yesterday, a classic day of catching dozens small to slot sized reds was enjoy more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - A Thank You To All I want to thank my clients who fished with me the past month or so and those who have been regulars over the years. Without repeat business, a fishing guide would not be successful. So, I do appreciate your business both past more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Capt. Mike Returns To New Boat Howdy y’all! I have been out west and away from this dad-burn computer, thank God. Homosassa redfishing has been hot as of lately. Matthew Boren and wife had some great rod bending action with lots of nice bulls up more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa

Fishing Report for Homosassa, Florida - Sometimes You Just Don't Know By Ben Baumgardner While fly-fishing north Florida waters this past week my guide, Mike Locklear of Homosassa, Florida and I tried to size up the day as to whether or not go out for tarpon. It was spitting rain at more...
Capt. Mike Locklear - Homosassa