Hunter SportFishing 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
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Veteran Owned
 6000 Peninsular Avenue, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States

Hunter SportFishing 

Federally permitted
Stock Island, FL, United States
28 ft
6
5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Book your next trip with Hunter SportFishing and find out what fishing in Stock Island is all about.

Species like Mahi Mahi, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Snowy Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and more could be biting if you cast your line at the right time of year. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Hunter can also have you kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your boat for the day is a 28' SeaHunter center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. It's always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Stock Island for yourself, with Hunter SportFishing!

Book your next trip with Hunter SportFishing and find out what fishing in Stock Island is all about.

Species like Mahi Mahi, Cero Mackerel, Cobia, Black Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Snowy Grouper, African Pompano Jack, Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Blackfin Tuna, and more could be biting if you cast your line at the right time of year. During the trip, you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Hunter can also have you kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing.

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

Your boat for the day is a 28' SeaHunter center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.
Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it's good to ask about this so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more. It's always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), and sunglasses. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Stock Island for yourself, with Hunter SportFishing!

Hunter Ledbetter
Captain
Hunter Ledbetter
6 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Group Size
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Half Day Reef/Wrecks/Backcountry
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)
+3
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4-6 Hour Trip – Lobster Diving
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 6 - Mar 31
Lobster
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Wahoo
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
LionFish Spearing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Lionfish
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)
+5
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Swordfish Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Swordfish
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Federal Gulf Waters
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Permit
Grouper (Black)
Grouper (Gag)
+7
US $1,550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Tortuga Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Brian Proctor
Brian Proctor
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Time chasing lobster
4-6 Hour Trip – Lobster Diving on August 9, 20254 adults

Captain Hunter was great. He took us out to chase lobster for the day. He went the extra distance and took the time to make sure we were successful! Great day on the water. I would highly recommend calling him.

Elizabeth Jenkins
Elizabeth Jenkins
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great captain
3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 20242 adults

Hunter is great. Super fun and friendly. We learned a lot from Hunter! He worked very hard to catch some fish and keeps up a great boat!

Hunter Ledbetter
Response from Captain

Thank you!! Really enjoyed fishing with you and Scott. Hope the hook-n-cook was amazing. See you next time!!

Michael Bruce
Michael Bruce
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip - 12:00 PM on December 24, 20243 adults

Michael Khalamayzer
Michael Khalamayzer
Repeat angler
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 20233 adults

We had a great time! Capt. Hunter was awesome. We got to fish some wrecks and the reefs and reeled in some nice fish. Thanks for a great day, Captain Hunter!

Bo Johnson
Bo Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Open water trip
Full Day Offshore on July 30, 20235 adults

Awesome run and gun for Mahi and deep water drop

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

FAQs about Hunter SportFishing

Hunter SportFishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Reef/Wrecks/Backcountry (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Reef/Wrecks/Backcountry - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 4-6 Hour Trip – Lobster Diving (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - LionFish Spearing (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Swordfish Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group - Federal Gulf Waters (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - Tortuga Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hunter SportFishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hunter SportFishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Hunter SportFishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Hunter SportFishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hunter SportFishing include:
  • Cero Mackerel
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • Jack (African Pompano)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter Ledbetter

Stock Island, Florida, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since May 2023

I have been fishing and diving in the Florida Key since the 1990s. After I retired from the military, I made the decision to move down to Key West and start a charter fishing business. I've been running charters on my offshore boat.

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since May 2023

I have been fishing and diving in the Florida Key since the 1990s. After I retired from the military, I made the decision to move down to Key West and start a charter fishing business. I've been running charters on my offshore boat.

The fish you can target

Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Snowy Grouper
Snowy Grouper
African Pompano Jack
African Pompano Jack
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Cero Mackerel
Cero Mackerel
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Grouper
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
SeaHunter
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 Stock Island to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Stock Island right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black)Grouper (Black)
Snapper (Mutton)Snapper (Mutton)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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