Crystal River Waterfront RV Retreat - Vacation Rental

10/23/2026

Captain Stacey and I had a great day fishing the Nature Coast spoil islands and Crystal River on the X3. Stacey put those pumpkin fish pants to work on the redfish catching more than we could count mostly under slots.
Kept the big Flounder to make stuffed flounder with stone crab stuffing and the 19 inch redfish for my next batch of smoked fish dip. The snook was short of slot but really fun to catch and the grouper was a fun surprise that hit when I was taking off my sweat pants. 🤣…
The weather has been beautiful. The wind a bit much but the bite has been fire. Until next time…. Captain Julie🐟🎣

10/21/2026

Monster Jigs getting the job done today.

10/20/2026

10/15/2026

Fished Crystal River at the crack of dawn this morning. Fished the bars on the outgoing tide on the Bar Hopper with CaptAshlie Payeras-Howell. We got in some skinny stuff and caught a bunch of under slot reds, lost a big one at the boat , caught a pretty red with a bunch of spots, and cast the last few shrimp to catch a monster black drum.
Was a great half day trip! Thanks for a fun day Ashlie! 🤗🐟🎣 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
The last 2 weekends of snook season are open at the Crystal River Waterfront RV Retreat. 40 ft RV, king bed and bunk room. Internet, fire pit , screened room and floating dock that will accommodate a 28 ft boat. 4 person max. Very reasonable weekend rates. Contact (727) 744-5173 for more info.

09/30/2026

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09/30/2026

🎣🌅 A PERFECT DAY ON THE NATURE COAST! 🌅🎣

We started our morning with a beautiful sunrise and a pair of eagles watching over us as we idled out to the river on the X3. The dolphins were everywhere, with a few even jumping in the boat wake to put on a show! 🐬

Then it was time to find some fish! With a south wind and just a little chop, we fished both sides of the Spoil Islands and found quality fish everywhere we went.

At one point, Kim and I had a double hookup! Her redfish was a perfect 27 inches, while mine measured 22 inches. 🎣🔥 That’s why you always bring TWO nets around here in September! 🐟🐟

We limited out on redfish in just one hour, with Lynn adding a beautiful, fat 20-inch redfish to the day’s catch. From there, we went searching for snook and flounder—and mission accomplished!

We found several 24-inch snook and even a feisty 15-inch flounder before heading back to the dock.

What a day on Florida’s Nature Coast! ❤️🌴🎣

Thank you both so much for joining me. You girls made it look easy!

If you’re looking for a place to stay while you enjoy the incredible fishing and outdoor adventures of Crystal River, check out the Crystal River Waterfront RV Retreat. Stay right on the water, bring your boat, and enjoy easy access to some of the best fishing Florida has to offer.

Crystal River Waterfront RV Retreat
📞 Capt. Julie Meconnahey — 727-744-5173

🎣 Fish. Relax. Stay on the Water. 🌴

09/28/2026

Pretty night here. 🔥 Fishing tomorrow with some great anglers. This is a beautiful location on the river with a big fat comfy king mattress. ( new addition ) contact (727) 744-5173 for lodging and charter info.

09/23/2026

Well it looks like the Grouper numbers were good. 🤗Check out that meat haul at our dock last week! 🐟🔥🐟

Our vacation rental with the dock by Crystal Isles is available due to a cancellation. It’s freshly cleaned and waiting for you!
Bring your boat and your groceries and get out there a fish!
Text me for more info at (727) 744-5173.
Also, If you wanted to hire a guide we have several available.

09/14/2026

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Crystal River Waterfront RV Retreat with CaptJulie Meconnahey