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Hunter SportFishing 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
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Veteran Owned
 6000 Peninsular Avenue, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States–
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Hunter SportFishing 

Stock Island, FL, United States
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28 ft
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5.0
(7 reviews)
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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
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
Pickup included
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
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

Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (6)

Reviews (7)

  • 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, 2025 • 4 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.

  • Bo Johnson
    Bo Johnson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Open water trip

    Full Day Offshore on July 30, 2023 • 5 adults

    Awesome run and gun for Mahi and deep water drop

  • Adam Lott
    Adam Lott
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Hunter

    4-6 Hour Trip – Lobster Diving on August 10, 2026 • 3 adults
  • Elizabeth Jenkins
    Elizabeth Jenkins
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain

    3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 2024 • 2 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!

  • 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, 2024 • 3 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, 2023 • 3 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!

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
Stock Island, Florida, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 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.
Hunter Ledbetter
Hunter Ledbetter
Fully verified
US veteran
4
reports
7
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
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

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack after a successful fishing trip, standing under a tent with a wet pavement backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    We have several techniques for catching the tuna in Key West. This one was caught on the troll. As temperatures drop expect to see lots more of these great figthibg fish.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of lobsters at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Brian P.
    Brian P.
    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.
  • A vibrant display of freshly caught Yellowtail Snapper laid out on a table, accompanied by a variety of prepared dishes, showcasing a culinary experience after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Winter fishing is at its prime in Key West. We love it when we can get out for Wahoo, Tuna and Kings, but winter in the Keys also means wind. Even when its blowing and we cant get offshore, we can almost always find a spot to hide from the wind and fish our very productive patch reefs and shallow wrecks. Its great family fun and one of the cool things down here in Key West is the Hook-n-cook. I will clean and bag all your fillets and you take it to any one of our really good restaurants down here and they will cook it up for you.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large Mutton Snapper and several smaller fish, aboard a fishing charter in a marina setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Spent a great day with Chris and his family for some deep dropping in Key West!
  • Billfish leaping from the open ocean during an offshore fishing trip, captured mid-jump above the waves.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sailfish
    Nice Sailfish on a recent 6 hour trip. April is the month thst thr Sailfish really turn on down here in the lower keys. With incredible jumps, these fish are always a bucket list catch. All our Sailfish are released unharmed.
  • Young angler holding a colorful mahi-mahi aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Bo J.
    Bo J.
    Awesome run and gun for Mahi and deep water drop

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

Cero MackerelCero Mackerel
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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