Fishing

Nestled at the heart of Florida’s prime fishing locales, Hideout Heights is a sanctuary for anglers of all preferences. From inshore, to offshore, to scalloping, the waters of Inglis and the Crystal River area are alive with a rich variety of fish, making every fishing expedition a chance for the catch of a lifetime. I have personally caught my largest grouper, hogfish, snook, and red snapper in these waters.

Not only are we surrounded by some of the most fertile fishing grounds, but we also boast proximity to the Best Scallop Fishing in the state of Florida. Some of the Top Scallop Fishing Guides call Yankeetown and Crystal River home. This unique activity is perfect for families looking to enjoy the water together.

Hideout Heights is your gateway to the Gulf’s fishing treasures. Offshore enthusiasts will find easy access to abundant grouper and red snapper populations on the live bottom, alongside wrecks that hold good numbers of large cobia and amberjack. The area is also known for its impressive hogfish catches and mangrove snapper catches on the shallower reefs.

With oyster bars, grass flats, and channels that are home to trout, redfish, snook, and seasonal tarpon. Our location provides the perfect launchpad for both inshore excursions and offshore adventures.
The Middle Grounds. If you’re headed far offshore, we are the closest point to the Middle Grounds. Make your 90 mile run a bit shorter from our dock.

If you’re interested in spearfishing or diving Yankeetown, Crystal River, or Inglis, our best diving starts about about 20 miles out.
We have awesome shipwrecks, and natural structure that makes for great diving and spearfishing. There are enough interesting things to see that just diving here without even thinking about shooting fish is still pretty fun.

If you need some fishing basics, we have you covered. We have some rods and reels in the second room closet you are welcome to use. They are 4000 level Shimano and Penn spinning reels. We just ask that you take care of it and rinse it with fresh water when you’re done. This way, there is equipment available for the next guest.

If you’re new to the area and would like some directions to some good spots to get your started, we have you covered. Just let us know what type of fishing you’re looking to do and we will get your dialed in. you to the best experiences the area has to offer. Whether you’re casting your line for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, Hideout Heights is the perfect base for your fishing adventures in Yankeetown, Crystal River, and along the Withlacoochee River.