Homosassa · Florida’s Nature Coast
Homosassa Inshore Fishing with Captain William Toney
Fish with a fourth-generation Homosassa native guide. Redfish, seatrout, snook, and more on the shallow flats, creeks, and backcountry of Florida’s Nature Coast.
Four generations on these waters
A Fourth-Generation Tradition on Florida’s Nature Coast
The Homosassa River and the surrounding waters of Florida’s Nature Coast have been home to the Toney family for four generations. Captain William Toney grew up on these flats, creeks, and oyster bars, learning the tides and seasons from his father and grandfathers before him. Today, he carries on that tradition as a full-time inshore fishing guide, sharing the waters he knows better than anyone with anglers from around the country.
When you fish with Captain Toney, you’re not just hiring a guide. You’re stepping into a living piece of Homosassa’s heritage. From poling across shallow grass flats to sight-casting at tailing redfish, every trip draws on decades of accumulated local knowledge passed down through his family and sharpened through thousands of days on the water.
Redfish · Seatrout · Snook · Cobia · Tripletail · Grouper
What You Can Expect on the Water
Captain Toney’s primary targets include redfish, seatrout, snook, cobia, tripletail, and inshore grouper, though the Nature Coast is full of surprises and any trip may produce mangrove snapper, sheepshead, black drum, tarpon, and more depending on the season. He fishes aboard a custom-built 23′ Tremblay flats boat, purpose-designed for the shallow draft waters around Homosassa, with room for up to four anglers.
Charters include all tackle, bait, ice, and fish cleaning at the end of the day. Captain Toney also offers fly fishing charters, scalloping trips in season, scenic river tours, birding excursions, and one of Homosassa’s most cherished traditions: a cooked shore lunch on a secluded island using your fresh catch.
Educator · Writer · USCG Licensed
More Than a Fishing Guide
Beyond his charter operation, Captain Toney is recognized throughout Florida as a fishing educator and writer. He hosts instructional fishing videos on In The Spread, one of the premier online fishing education platforms, covering everything from redfish live bait tactics to seasonal seatrout patterns. He authors a weekly Homosassa Inshore Fishing Report, sharing current conditions, tide strategies, and local insight with anglers across the region. His reports and articles have been featured in Florida Sportsman Magazine, three Florida newspapers, and on WYKE TV’s Citrus Today.
Captain Toney is U.S. Coast Guard licensed, fully insured, and a proud member of the Homosassa Guides Association and the Florida Outdoor Writers Association.
Book Your Trip
Captain Toney’s charters book well in advance, especially during peak seasons. Contact him directly to check availability and plan your trip.