Captain
Leon Hampton

Member since September 2015 Crystal River, United States
Background
Captain Leon has fished his entire life and dreamed about the waters being his desk some day. In 2014, in order to pursue his lifelong dream, Captain Leon became a licensed charter captain. He loves showing guests his world of fishing and teaching them new things. Captain Leon is also a passionate hunter.
Techniques
With hunting and fishing you really have to pay attention to what your going out to catch/bag. Red fishing is my passion but I will throw a line at anything in the water. We also offer scalloping trips when in season. I use the best in fishing equipment and tackle. Hunting on the other hand, the scenery is just as beautiful as the water. With our company we do duck hunts, gator hunts and turkey hunts all when in season. We either supply the guns and ammunition or you can bring your own.

Hey, I'm Captain Leon Hampton

Crystal River, United States
Background
Captain Leon has fished his entire life and dreamed about the waters being his desk some day. In 2014, in order to pursue his lifelong dream, Captain Leon became a licensed charter captain. He loves showing guests his world of fishing and teaching them new things. Captain Leon is also a passionate hunter.
Techniques
With hunting and fishing you really have to pay attention to what your going out to catch/bag. Red fishing is my passion but I will throw a line at anything in the water. We also offer scalloping trips when in season. I use the best in fishing equipment and tackle. Hunting on the other hand, the scenery is just as beautiful as the water. With our company we do duck hunts, gator hunts and turkey hunts all when in season. We either supply the guns and ammunition or you can bring your own.
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Fishing Reports

Redfish
Redfish
Jun 19, 2025 Crystal River
The key to getting the redfish is get on the water early so you can bet the storms in the afternoon. We are using live and cut pinfish on 4/0 circle hooks and 20lb leader. There has been some big schools of redfish on the outside islands.
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Redfish bite is on FIRE!
Redfish bite is on FIRE!
Jun 4, 2025 Crystal River
With the warmer weather the redfish bite is heating up and we have big schools of them showing up. Leave early, beat the heat and stay busy on catching redfish.
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Bait it and they will come…
Bait it and they will come…
Jan 27, 2025 Crystal River
Catching redfish to turn it into dinner. Come fishing with us here @ Reel Time Outfitters. Not only are memories made but you get to learn some yummy recipes. Blackened Redfish bedded on cheese grits topped with corn maque choux! Blacken fish with your favorite season. Cook in 2 tbsp of oil for 6 minutes on one side then flip cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Prepare your cheese grits to your liking. Prepare your corn maque choux. Sauté 1 can of whole kernel corn, 1 cut up red and green pepper, 1 cut up jalapeño and 1/2 cut up onion in 2 tbsp of oil. Once sautéed, add 2 tbsp of either half and half or heavy cream and 1 tbsp of butter to sautéed veggies. Season with creole seasoning. Top mixture to redfish and serve! Enjoy ?
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The Trout Bite Is On Fire!
The Trout Bite Is On Fire!
Jan 20, 2025 Crystal River
With the cold temperatures brings colder temperatures in the water. The trout are on fire in the river versus the gulf. As soon as the line hits the water the fish bite is on. These fish are actively hungry. Book now to feed the fish that will feed your family.
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Snook & redfish season
Snook & redfish season
Sep 17, 2024 Crystal River
Snook season is off to a great start it opened up on September 1st will end November 30th. We are targeting the snook on point with strong current using pinfish on a 3/0 live bait hook and 4/0 circle hook. Come and join us on a snook trip you can also catch nice redfish while we are snook fishing.
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Mangrove snapper
Mangrove snapper
Aug 2, 2024 Crystal River
Mangrove snappers are the fish that is biting the best and the taste the best to so thats why we are chasing them. This is a easy fish for a first timer or seasonal angler we are catching them from 15ft to 36ft of water that is 4 miles to 7 miles from island using shrimp on a 3/8 oz Jighead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 460 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Last minute scalloping magic
Very tough trip on a very tough day.
Very tough trip on a very tough day.
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Brenton H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 13, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Sarah P.
Excellent
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Last minute scalloping magic

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Scalloping - 1:00 PM on September 6, 2026
We had a small window last minute to make an afternoon trip on a Sunday over a holiday weekend. Capt Leon sent us out with...
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Tammy N.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our 3-Peat With Reel Time Outfitters! Outstanding every time!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip MAX 4 on March 31, 2026
We just wrapped up our third trip with Reel Time Outfitters, and once again, it did not disappoint! The captain goes...
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JESSICA W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Family Fishing Trip!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip MAX 4 on July 2, 2026
Captain Leo was fabulous and the whle trip was amazing!! This was a 50th Birthday gift to my husband and now I’m in a pickle...
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William P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome day of fishing, worth every penny.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (MAX 4) on March 22, 2026
We had a fantastic day on the water with this inshore charter! The captain put us on fish right away and kept us on them throughout...
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