Welcome To Southern Fishing Guide Service
Book a private inshore fishing charter with an experienced local guide from Southern Fishing Guide Service. We offer professionally guided trips targeting redfish, trout, snook, and more—providing fun, safe, and productive fishing experiences for families, beginners, and seasoned anglers alike.
About Southern Fishing Guide Service
Captain Glen Touchton is a Crystal River native and has been fishing the Nature Coast his entire life. He specializes in shallow water Grouper fishing, and also flats fishing for Redfish, Snook and Trout. His main goal is to put every client on quality fish.
“I don’t just take people fishing — I help them create memories on the water.”
What Makes Us Different?
With years of experience on the water, Captain Glen Touchton knows how to turn every fishing trip into a successful and memorable experience. His deep understanding of local tides, seasonal patterns, and hidden hotspots gives anglers an edge, whether targeting redfish, trout, or snook. Fishing with Southern Fishing Guide Service means teaming up with a guide who truly knows these waters and how to make the most of every outing.
Southern Fishing Guide Service provides fully equipped boats with quality rods, reels, tackle, and a clean, comfortable setup designed for an exceptional day on the water. Every piece of gear is carefully maintained and selected so you can focus on fishing, not equipment, while safety and performance remain a top priority for every trip.
Our charters are ideal for families, kids, and first-time anglers looking for a fun, stress-free day on the water. Captain Glen is patient and approachable, helping beginners learn the ropes while keeping experienced anglers challenged and engaged. Every trip is designed to be safe, enjoyable, and memorable for everyone in your group.
Inshore Fishing
Captain Glen knows these waters inside and out, giving you the best chance to land snook, redfish, trout, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or trying inshore fishing for the first time, Southern Fishing Guide Service delivers a fun, personalized experience on the water that you won’t forget.
Offshore Fishing
If you have a day to spare and want to head offshore, this trip is the perfect opportunity to experience Gulf fishing at its best. Captain Glen will take you to productive offshore structure targeting species like grouper and other hard-fighting bottom fish. From start to finish, everything is handled for you so you can focus on fishing, enjoying the day, and making the most of your time on the water.
Grouper Fishing
Spend a full day offshore targeting some of the Gulf’s toughest fighters on a dedicated Grouper Charter with Captain Glen of Southern Fishing Guide Service. These trips focus on productive offshore structure where gag, red, and other grouper species thrive. It’s a hands-on, hard-pulling fishing experience designed for anglers who want a full day on the water chasing some of the Gulf’s most sought-after bottom fish.
Popular Species
Redfish
Redfish are pure power in shallow water, known for crushing baits and putting your gear to the test the second they eat. Their unmistakable bronze shine and signature tail spot make them easy to recognize, but it’s their fight that makes them unforgettable.
Trout
Speckled trout are known for heart-stopping surface strikes, especially in the calm hours of the morning. With their sleek bodies and bold spots, they’re relentless hunters that love chasing down shrimp and baitfish.
Snook
Built solid and unforgiving, snook stick tight to the bottom and hit with authority. Once hooked, they dig in and make you earn every foot of line.
Gag Grouper
Don’t underestimate them — Gag Grouper are strong, stubborn, and relentless. They hug the bottom, hammer your bait, and make every fight a battle of strength and patience, turning an ordinary day into an adrenaline-filled showdown.
Cobia
Cobia are true bruisers of the nearshore, known for their size, strength, and unpredictable attitude. They cruise around buoys, reefs, and rays, and once hooked, they dig in with long runs and stubborn power that turns every fight into a showdown.
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper are crafty inshore predators, lurking around structure and ambushing anything that drifts by. Aggressive, fast-hitting, and a favorite at the table, they deliver action and flavor with every catch.
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Reach us through
- 9301 West Fort Island Trail Crystal River, Florida, 34429
- (352) 422-6838
- southernfishing@earthlink.net
Contact us!
Have questions or ready to book your fishing charter? Reach out today and let Captain Glen help you plan the perfect trip in Crystal River.