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
Nov 10, 2023 Crystal River
The redfish bite is hot right now. We are using cut pinfish, live pinfish, shrimp and artificial baits. Fishing points and rocky shores near the mangrove islands.
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Grouper season starts September 1st
Grouper season starts September 1st
Aug 14, 2023 Crystal River
The grouper bite is storng and this year the season is short dont miss out on these delicious groupers. They have been eating shrimp and pinfish from 8ft to 30ft of water come and join us starting September 1st to November 10th book now. While you are filling the box with grouper you can also catch mangrove snappers that is awesome for the dinner table.
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Mangrove snapper bite is fire
Mangrove snapper bite is fire
Jun 19, 2023 Crystal River
The mangrove snapper bite is going strong you can book a half day trip and bet the heat and get plenty of fish for dinner. June to November is the best month to fish for mangrove snappers.
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July 1st starts Scallop season
July 1st starts Scallop season
Jun 2, 2023 Crystal River
Scallop season starts next month July 1st through September 24th. This is a great time for families to get on the water and snorkel for these tasty scallops. This is fun for all ages we scallop in 3ft to 6ft of water. Come have fun this summer with us on a wonderful scallop trip.
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Summer Time Redfish
Summer Time Redfish
Jun 1, 2023 Crystal River
The summer time redfish bite is heating up they are starting to school up on the mangrove islands. We are using artificial and live bait pinfish, mud minnows and shrimp.
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Redfish
Redfish
Mar 15, 2023 Crystal River
The redfish bite is going strong. We are using live bait and artificial to catch our redfish they are eating both of them good. You can find them around the ouside islands and some creeks are still holding redfish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 338 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Ed C.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Crappie & Bass on March 18, 2024
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Glen P.
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What a catch !!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Crappie & Bass on December 23, 2023
Leon knows what he is doing !!!ย  He will get you on fish come hell or high water !! Very knowledgeable local guide with tons...
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Melanie H.
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Crystal River Gulf fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 4 on February 14, 2024
My husband had a great experience today fishing with Mr. Leon Hampton. Great personalized service. Highly recommend.
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David R.
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Still found fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) MAX 4 on February 12, 2024
The weather did not cooperate but Captain Leon still found the fish. Professional and polite,ย  would definitely recommend...
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Candice J.
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Very fun captain

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) MAX 4 on December 30, 2023
We had a great time catching fish with Leo. Heโ€™s going to take us out shark fishing in the spring!
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