Captain
Peyton Tunstall

Member since April 2024 Empire, United States
Background
Been fishing since my youth. Spent 32 yrs working and managing in the Commercial Nuclear Power industry and retired in 2021. Because of that I bring a skill set ideal for your trip which is risk management, safety and ensuring a good time is had by all. Been fishing the Venice and Buras areas for 20 plus years.
Techniques
Light to medium tackle, live bait and artificial, popping cork mostly, dropshot and Carolina rigs.

Hey, I'm Captain Peyton Tunstall

Empire, United States
Background
Been fishing since my youth. Spent 32 yrs working and managing in the Commercial Nuclear Power industry and retired in 2021. Because of that I bring a skill set ideal for your trip which is risk management, safety and ensuring a good time is had by all. Been fishing the Venice and Buras areas for 20 plus years.
Techniques
Light to medium tackle, live bait and artificial, popping cork mostly, dropshot and Carolina rigs.
Anglers Choice
34
Reviews
71
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Tushhog Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(34 reviews)
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Empire
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

10-12-2025 Fishing Report
10-12-2025 Fishing Report
Oct 12, 2025 Empire
Fished father and son from Texas today. Went 2 for 3 on bull reds. Lost one on the motor. Great fights on all 3. Ended up with 31trout for dinners. Almost perfect weather.
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10-11-2025 Fishing report
10-11-2025 Fishing report
Oct 11, 2025 Empire
Fished this group from Kansas this morning. The trout bite was slow with the cold front and water temp changes but the big fish were chompin.
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10-10-2025 Fishing Report
10-10-2025 Fishing Report
Oct 10, 2025 Empire
Fished this group from Tn. We got on em early and often. 115 keepers mixed whites and specks, a black drum and spanish mackerel. Awesom day today.
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10-8-2025 Fishing Report
10-8-2025 Fishing Report
Oct 8, 2025 Empire
Fished father and son from Ms. Got on white and speckled trout at first stop. Put about 30 in the box. Went after reds and caught a ton of unders but managed 1 limit of slots. Stopped by the BIG black drum hole and had some fun. Awesome day with these two making memories!
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9-29-25 Fishing Report
9-29-25 Fishing Report
Sep 29, 2025 Empire
Had a couple of trips the past few days. Catching monster black drum, reds and white trout. The specks havent come in yet for the fall but shouldnt be much longer. Had an awesome time with these folks.
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9-19-25 Fishing Report
9-19-25 Fishing Report
Sep 20, 2025 Empire
Fished this couple from Missouri. We fished down river and had a hard time finding a good bit but manages a colorful box of a bass, reds, flounder and speckled trout. Picked up and moved to the gulf side to a black drum hole to experience some big pulls. Always an adventure!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jacob C.
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Non stop action!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 27, 2025
Captain Peyton had us on the fish the entire day! Picked up a 4 person limit of trout and had a blast doing it! Brought my...
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Stephen M.
Excellent
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Capt. Peyton was great

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 31, 2025
Canโ€™t control the wind or weather, but Capt. Peyton tried putting us on fish all day. Caught a huge Bull Red that was well...
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Mia F.
Excellent
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 2, 2025
We had a blast, never a dull moment as we reeled in fish after fish. Thank you Captain Peyton!
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Jeffrey M.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Good time was had by all

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 29, 2025
enjoyed our time with Peyton, very knowledgeable
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Buddy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 12, 2025
We had a great trip with Peyton. He was a great guide and worked hard to get us on fish. He moved spots around and made sure...
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