Reel Time Outfitters 

4.8
(20 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1 Southwest 1st Avenue, Crystal River, FL 34429, United States

Reel Time Outfitters 

Crystal River, FL, United States
21 ft
4
4.8
(20 reviews)

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Join a group of experienced anglers who specialize in inshore fishing. Reel Time Outfitters is operated by Captain Leon, who has dedicated his career to exploring shallow waters and the fish that inhabit them.

This charter is family-friendly and encourages everyone to participate in the action. Capt. Leon will do his best to amuse your kids with this sport and help them to potentially discover a new hobby. You're never too young or too old to start fishing. So start now, with a professional who can show you the best bits.

You'll fish aboard a 21' flats boat that's powered by a 115 HP Mercury engine. There's enough room for 5 guests to fish in comfort. This center console features various navigational and safety electronics, and a CPR trained crew. The boat also features an anchoring system and a cooler which is ideal for storing fish until the end of the trip.

Set off to local reefs, wrecks, flats, and backcountry. These spots are full of species like Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and Tripletail. In slightly deeper spots, you'll be able to target Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Jack Crevalle, and Spanish Mackerel.

Captain Leon covers your fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and your fishing license. He'll gladly clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it home for a great meal. Just bring your food, drinks, and sun protection.

*Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, please bring your own snorkel gear. If you have any questions about which gear to buy or rent, please contact the captain.

Join a group of experienced anglers who specialize in inshore fishing. Reel Time Outfitters is operated by Captain Leon, who has dedicated his career to exploring shallow waters and the fish that inhabit them.

This charter is family-friendly and encourages everyone to participate in the action. Capt. Leon will do his best to amuse your kids with this sport and help them to potentially discover a new hobby. You're never too young or too old to start fishing. So start now, with a professional who can show you the best bits.

You'll fish aboard a 21' flats boat that's powered by a 115 HP Mercury engine. There's enough room for 5 guests to fish in comfort. This center console features various navigational and safety electronics, and a CPR trained crew. The boat also features an anchoring system and a cooler which is ideal for storing fish until the end of the trip.

Set off to local reefs, wrecks, flats, and backcountry. These spots are full of species like Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tarpon, and Tripletail. In slightly deeper spots, you'll be able to target Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Jack Crevalle, and Spanish Mackerel.

Captain Leon covers your fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and your fishing license. He'll gladly clean and fillet your catch, so you can take it home for a great meal. Just bring your food, drinks, and sun protection.

*Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, please bring your own snorkel gear. If you have any questions about which gear to buy or rent, please contact the captain.

Leon Hampton
Captain
Leon Hampton
12 years of experience
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5 Hour Trip – Crappie & Bass
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 31
Bass (Largemouth)
Crappie
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM) (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Scallop Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Bowfishing/ Gigging trips
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 9:00 PM)
Flounder
Sheepshead
Catfish
Alligator Gar
+4
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip (4 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Scallop & Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip—Shallow Water Grouper
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 15
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.8
20 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Jennifer Sloppy
Jennifer Sloppy
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great for kids
5 Hour Trip – Crappie & Bass on March 30, 20241 adult2 children

Captain Tyler was great with my kids, ages 9 and 12. He went above and beyond to get my son some fish on a challenging foggy day on Lake Panasoffkee. Captain knew the area well. We will definitely use Reel Time Outfitters again if we make another fishing trip to the area. Caught bass, spotted gar, and pickerel. Captain Tyler cared a lot that we had a good experience and caught some fish.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Leon Hampton
Response from Captain

Thank you

Jason Heaton
Jason Heaton
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great trip, fun captain! Would recommend!
Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX) on July 8, 20252 adults

Captain was not a clock watcher. He made sure we got on fish and communicated along the way which was nice. We will definitely book another trip soon! Highly recommend

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Leon Hampton
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! I had a blast with you and your wife

Katie  Carpenter
Katie Carpenter
us
New York, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Better than Disney!
Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX) on March 13, 20222 adults2 children

Our family had an amazing day! Captain Leo was awesome! Our son kept saying it was better than Disney! Captain Leo knew all the spots, gave great tips and made sure our family had a great time! Would reccomend over and over. Our trip was a little delayed due to low tide after a storm front passed through but Captain Leo communicated well and did his best to make sure our trip was a success! He even went out of his way to show us the manatees. Excellent charter!

Leon Hampton
Response from Captain

Thank you hopefully we will see your family again sometime.

Rich Hendrix
Rich Hendrix
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
4.7
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) (4 MAX) on April 17, 20254 adults

Leon Hampton
Response from Captain

Thank you

Chris Arakas
Chris Arakas
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX) on April 1, 20231 adult1 child

Cap. Leon put use on some nice fish! Would differently rebook!

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Leon Hampton
Response from Captain

Thank you sir. Hope to fish with you and your son again sometime

FAQs about Reel Time Outfitters

Reel Time Outfitters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Crappie & Bass (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 MAX) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 7 Hour Scallop Trip (7 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Bowfishing/ Gigging trips (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Bowfishing/ Gigging trips - 9:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (4 MAX) (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Scallop & Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip—Shallow Water Grouper (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Time Outfitters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel Time Outfitters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Reel Time Outfitters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Time Outfitters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Reel Time Outfitters include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Crappie
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Redfish
  • Scallop
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Leon Hampton
Leon Hampton

Crystal River, Florida, United States

56 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
461 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since September 2015
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Leon has fished his entire life and dreamed about the waters being his desk some day. In 2014, in order to pursue his lifelong dream, Captain Leon became a licensed charter captain. He loves showing guests his world of fishing and teaching them new things. Captain Leon is also a passionate hunter.

Leon Hampton
Leon Hampton
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
56
reports
461
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Leon has fished his entire life and dreamed about the waters being his desk some day. In 2014, in order to pursue his lifelong dream, Captain Leon became a licensed charter captain. He loves showing guests his world of fishing and teaching them new things. Captain Leon is also a passionate hunter.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Crappie
Crappie
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Scallop
Scallop
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Crappie
Crappie
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip, fun captain!  Would recommend!
    Jason H.
    Jason H.
  • April fishing trip
    Chris A.
    Chris A.
  • Great Day for Father and Son
    Wilts A.
    Wilts A.
  • July fishing trip
    Stephen S.
    Stephen S.
  • Fishing with Leon
    Terence V.
    Terence V.
  • January fishing trip
    Chris S.
    Chris S.
  • Great day on the water
    Robert T.
    Robert T.
  • Full day trip
    Shane W.
    Shane W.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Crystal River to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Crystal River right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
RedfishRedfish
ScallopScallop
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TripletailTripletail

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