Homosassa River Angels

Very proud to see two local boys, Brody and Jace, taking part in restoring our local fisheries. Thank you Coastal Conservation Association Florida for everything you do for our fisheries and our next generation of anglers!

One fish at a time; every fish matters. 🐟🐟🐟

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If you’re headed out today, be cautious as this storm is holding some of those twisty things! 🌪️

𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚

A boating emergency can happen anytime, anywhere - and it doesn't only refer to a problem with your vessel but also to any dangerous situation involving one of your passengers.

Whether you experience engine trouble, a person goes overboard, or a storm has incapacitated your boat, the ability to call for help quickly can be the difference between life and death.

𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

VHF Channel 16 - This is a calling and distress channel. This channel is used for emergency communication ONLY.

911 - Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Line

352-249-2790 - Citrus County Sheriff's Office NON-Emergency Line

850-488-5600 - MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife

If you need to call in an emergency, you should have the following information:

📍 Vessel name and position
🛥️Description and boat registration number
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Number of people on board
🆘Details of your emergency

Follow boating regulations, stay prepared, and enjoy your time on the water. Happy boating, everyone!


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Another River Angel will be watching over the Homosassa River.