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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Reel Time Outfitters

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Crystal River
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Reel Time Outfitters

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Crystal River
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Excellent
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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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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 comeโ€ฆ
Bait it and they will comeโ€ฆ
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. Sautรฉ 1 can of whole kernel corn, 1 cut up red and green pepper, 1 cut up jalapeรฑo and 1/2 cut up onion in 2 tbsp of oil. Once sautรฉed, add 2 tbsp of either half and half or heavy cream and 1 tbsp of butter to sautรฉed 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 400 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day fishing in late July
Great day fishing in late July
Great day fishing in late July
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Jeff S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 4 on July 10, 2025
Leo, the Father/grandfather of the fishing crew was very accommodating and pleasant to be around. He did a great job to get...
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Shady T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Such a great birthday trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 4 on April 4, 2025
Capt Leon was determined that we were catching fish!ย  We each caught a beautiful slot red!ย  We learned a lot from Leon as...
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Jason H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip, fun captain! Would recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) (4 MAX) on July 8, 2025
Captain was not a clock watcher.ย  He made sure we got on fish and communicated along the way which was nice.ย  We will definitely...
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John R. P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Knowledgeable Local Guide

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip (MAX 4) on April 16, 2025
Called Captain Leon with a request to catch some redfish, speckled trout, and snook and covered all our bases. Had a limit...
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Alyce H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Thanksgiving ever!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 4 on November 28, 2024
Captain Leo took us out for a 5 hour trip. We caught soooo many fish! Many were too small to keep or pufferfish, pinfish, squirrel...
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