Welcome to Capt. Brian Sawyer’s Guide Service, where light tackle and fly fishing (and seasonal waterfowl) are our specialties. Located in Homosassa, Florida, we guide the inshore waters of the beautiful nature coast. Our number one goal as a guide service is to provide a fun and safe trip with an experienced, professional and enthusiastic guide. All of our fishing and duck hunting charters are tailored to meet the demands of the client – whether you want to chase giant Tarpon on fly, shoot your first duck or just experience Old Florida with a shotgun or fly rod, you can rest assured that we will do everything in our power to provide a customized and rewarding outdoor adventure. When you are ready to plan your trip, Sawyer will discuss what you’re looking to accomplish and recommend those options which provide the best opportunity for success at that time, taking into account all of the present and predicted conditions.
Fishing in Homosassa, Florida is an anglers dream destination. Nestled within Florida’s Nature Coast, Captain Brian guides anglers into this area for epic battles with Tarpon, sight fishing Red’s, as well as Florida’s other top inshore game species. Captain Brian Sawyer is dedicated to providing you with best in guided fishing trips on his Maverick HPX V. This skinny water vessel is one of the most popular among Florida shallow water enthusiasts. This is due to its technical poling backbone that provides both stealth and stability on the Florida flats. At the same time, the HPX V can trek into deeper waters, which is especially important during the yearly Tarpon migration. With Captain Brian you can expect your Florida fly fishing dream trip to be every bit of what you dream it to be. Schedule your trip today!
Prefer a fishing trip along the Nature Coast on spin tackle? Captain Brian has you covered! Enjoy the finesse of sight casting to big red’s, snook, and a plethora of other resident species with light action inshore spinning rods. If you have ever dreamed of casting to a fish pushing along the flats in Florida, Homosassa is the place to do it. We have expansive and untouched back country waterways & grass flat systems where you will both explore one of the most unique natural wonders of the world, as well as target and catch world-renowned inshore game fish species.
These species include such favorites as:
The list truly goes on and on – black drum, sheepshead, and even inshore grouper have been caught on our trips out of Homosassa!
Homosassa is a great tarpon fishing destination. This area of the Nature Coast see’s the annual migration move through our waters yearly. And though this is considered the peak of Tarpon fishing, we still get shots at resident Tarpon for much longer periods of time. On fly or light tackle, we offer tarpon trips as one of our favorite offerings. For best dates please contact us or visit here for more details.
Homosassa is one of the state’s best kept secrets when it comes to fishing. Nestled along the Nature Coast, this area provides an ecological diversity that attracts the stat’es finest inshore gamefish. There are estuaries, oyster bars, grass flats, backcountry systems, and even a nearshore fishery that provides both habitat and food that keeps our resident species available all year long.
This area is great or sight fisherman who wishes to both have an active day looking for tails and bushes in shallow water, and also do this in a setting that places you worlds apart from what you experience in the rest of the state.
Captain Brian Sawyer has been proudly featured on several popular fishing and outdoor television programs, showcasing the unmatched beauty of Homosassa and his expertise on the water. From chasing redfish across pristine flats to exploring hidden gems along Florida’s Nature Coast, these TV appearances highlight Captain Brian’s skill, passion, and commitment to providing unforgettable fishing adventures. Watch some of his favorite moments below and see why anglers from all over choose Captain Brian Sawyer for their Homosassa fishing experience.
Reel Time Florida Sportsman
Reel Animals S18:E3 “Mud Boat Adventures Of Brian Sawyer”
Local Lines S1:E4 “Backcountry Magic On The Nature Coast”
We Caught That S2:E1 “The King’s Domain”
