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
33
Reviews
70
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Tushhog Fishing

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

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish
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Steve W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Gave us a shot in tough weather

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 6, 2025
Tough weather with 20mph wind gusting to 35. Peyton worked with our schedule and the weather to give us a day on the water....
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Bruce H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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This was great trip work lots of memories made.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 23, 2025
Captain Peyton is a great captain. He very knowledgeable with the area and techniques to catch fish. He takes time...
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Dawn F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Peyton

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on October 28, 2025
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Rachel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 25, 2025
Several types of fish ! Trout, reds, and 40 pound drum to end the day ! Really nice and helpful guide ! Caught our limit...
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Jacob C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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