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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(33 reviews)
Angler's choice
Empire
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

An incredible day of fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on October 16, 2025
My sons (11 and 7) had the *best* day fishing with Captain Peyton! Peyton was extremely patient with them and was a excellent...
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Edward J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exciting and Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on October 17, 2025
Day was filled with hours of non-stop catching, including redfish, white trout and spotted trout.ย  Lots of keeper trout (way...
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Danielle H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with Captain Peyton

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 10, 2025
My husband, son, & I had the best fishing trip with Captain Peyton. He is very laid back and truly loves what he does. He worked...
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Nicholas B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Peyton & Miss McKenna

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 8, 2025
Absolutely fantastic, hospitable, successful, last minute fishing trip for my 12 year old son & I. Peyton was very patient...
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William P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on November 6, 2025
Captain Payton is super easy to communicate with, both pre trip planning and on the water. Fishing was a blast with a non-stop...
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