Fishing Charters
Captain Kyle Messier - Fulltime Fishing Guide

Hi, I am Captain Kyle Messier of Red Hot Fishing Charters. For the past 15 years inshore saltwater fishing has been more than just a passion to me, it has been a collection of different experiences over time. It is the uncertainty of each fishing day that drives me back to the crystal clear waters of the Big Bend every day.

My enjoyment and excitement of the water, has led me to a career on the water. The early days of my fishing career were spent entering and winning fishing tournaments on my local waters of the Crystal River. At age 15, I won my very first junior tournament fishing by myself in a 14 ft. aluminum boat (Duck Unlimited Tourney).

My passion and the early success I had found, helped contribute to my intense focus on becoming the best angler in the area. At age 17, I successfully guided my partner to a 5th place finish in one of the area’s largest tournaments (Citrus County Builders Association).

Unfortunately, after I had graduated from school I came to realize that a career in fishing was not in my immediate future. However, my passion for the water led me away from a land job and propelled me towards a job in the commercial fishing industry. Many mental notes were made as I spent my days poling and fishing every creek, cut and cove in the local waters of the Crystal River, Homosassa, and Ozello.

After 5 amazing years in the commercial fishing industry, I decided to try the local tournament series again in 2003. Many anglers come form all over Florida to try their luck in these tournaments and it was my success in 2003 that has led me to be where I am today. In 2003, I became the first back to back champion in Citrus County with championships in both the Civitan Charity tournament and Citrus County Builders Association tournament.

It was then I decided to become a full-time guide because I wished to share my love, passion and knowledge of the waters of Homosassa and Crystal River with people from all over the world. And that is what you get every time you step foot in my customized Carolina Skiff, a passionate captain whose love is the water and whose job is to cater to his clients.