Photos Homosassa & Crystal River
March 1-7, 2020
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Manatee Capital of the World. Manatees are gentle, smart, curious creatures sometimes called “sea cows,” since, like land cows, they are herbivores. During the winter especially, herds of manatees flock to the rivers in the towns of Crystal River and Homosassa. Between November and March, there might be hundreds or even up to a thousand manatees in the area around Crystal River and Homosassa.
Favorites: Encountering Manatees, of course! (Watch video and view photos, below…) Catching a variety of fish we’ve never caught before. Cool waterfront bars & restaurants and many were combo bait shop/bar/restaurant.
Fishing: Mangrove Snapper (keepers), Catfish, Ladyfish, Trout
Manatee suddenly appeared right next to our canoe. Scared the crap out of me. I couldn't snap a pic fast enough, but this photo pretty much captures what we saw.
Crystal River calm creek on our way up river to our campsite
Heading up a Crystal River creek on our way back to our campsite
What a fight! Ladyfish are great fish to catch! She kept jumping out of the air and finally jumped clear over the canoe!
Local brewery Marker 48 Red Right Return
Mangrove Snapper - great eatin'
Cooking at our campsite with fresh caught Mangrove Snapper
Cool cloud formation with rainbow
Back country road sign
Great funky bar with GREAT steamed shrimp and steamed stone crabs!