Crystal River bass fishing charters
Guided largemouth bass trips on Lake Rousseau.
Fish Lake Rousseau, just east of Crystal River, with a local bass guide. Trips run 4 or 6 hours and start at $325 for 4 hours and $375 for 6 hours, with the bass boat, rods, reels and lures included.
Book your bass trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
4-hour bass charter
6-hour bass charter
Freshwater fishing license not included (each angler 16 or older, unless exempt). Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
Where can you go bass fishing in Crystal River?
iOutdoors books guided bass trips on Lake Rousseau, just east of Crystal River. Trips run 4 or 6 hours, from $325 for 4 hours and $375 for 6 hours. The guide provides the bass boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
What’s included and what to bring
- Professional local fishing guide
- Bass boat and fuel
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Artificial lures
- Life jackets
- Florida freshwater fishing license (each angler 16 or older, unless exempt)
- Live wild shiners (optional; ask your guide about the cost)
- Guide tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the boat ramp
What to bring
Reviews from Crystal River bass trips
5.02 reviews
Watermelon Seed - Bass
Caught 8 bass today all along the river south of KO hole slow retrieving a watermelon seed worm. Tons of bass in this river!!!
Hunter Dane · October 2022
Withlacoochee River Fun
Nice county park along the river. We have been twice so far in the last couple years. Once to hike and once to Kayak fishing. We liked it enough that we have one of their cabins rented for the next time.
Will H · August 2020
What’s biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Bass move shallow to spawn late in the winter
- Cooler mornings, slower bites
Spring Mar–May
- Spawn and post-spawn bass
- A good time for a big fish
Summer Jun–Aug
- Early and late in the day is best
- Bass on deeper grass and cover
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bass feed up as the water cools
- Good all-day fishing
Fish you can catch on Lake Rousseau
Largemouth bass are the target on every trip. Swipe to learn more.
Largemouth bass
Black bassCaught all year, in the grass, along the banks and around cover.
Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC freshwater fishing regulations.
Where you’ll fish
Trips fish Lake Rousseau, just east of Crystal River.
Meeting spot: your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.
More about the lake: Lake Rousseau fishing.
Crystal River bass fishing questions
How much does a bass fishing trip in Crystal River cost?
Trips start at $325 for 4 hours and $375 for 6 hours. The booking calendar shows the price for your date and group.
Where do Crystal River bass trips fish?
Lake Rousseau, just east of Crystal River.
What can I catch?
Largemouth bass. Your guide fishes the spots and lures that are working that day.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy one online from the FWC before your trip.
How many people can come?
Bass trips take up to 4 people on the bass boat.
What’s included?
Your guide, the bass boat and fuel, rods, reels, tackle, artificial lures and life jackets. Not included: your freshwater fishing license, optional live shiners, the guide’s tip (10–20% is customary), and food and drinks.
Which trip length should I book?
4 hours is a good first trip and works well with kids. 6 hours gives your guide time to try more of the lake.
Where do we meet?
Your guide confirms the meeting spot and start time with you before the trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If the captain or guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
Nearby bass fishing trips
More guided bass trips on the Gulf side, each with its own guides and live calendar.
