Captain
Stephen Ebanks

Member since January 2019 West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Ebanks

West Bay, Cayman Islands
Background
Hi my name is Stephen – a born and bred Caymanian. I come from a long line of ocean lovers and most of my family have made a living from the sea in one way or another. From a very young age l began to see the same love for the ocean developing in me just as it had in my grandfather and his sons over the years. I took every opportunity I could to venture out on the water with them, and that is where I felt most at home. Today this passion has proven to be my "first love." Being on the ocean and reeling in the big ones just makes my day, so it is only fitting that when I can put my guests on the fish, it makes me equally as happy – and I know they are, because I can see it in their smiles every time.
Techniques
Fishing is my passion, it doesn't matter whether it's inshore or offshore it's all good to me. When inshore I do a lot of slow trolling early in the morning mainly for Snapper, Barracuda, Grouper, Jacks, etc. And if the slow troll isn't cutting it I'll switch things up and fish off the bottom in a few of my secret spots. Weather permitting I'll also fish for Trigger Fish on the outside of the reef in the deeper water. Whatever style has the best action that day is what I stick to. When Deep Sea fishing I like to troll the drop off early in the morning with a downrigger and wire line for Wahoo and few surface lines for Blackfin Tuna, mahi mahi or even a Blue Marlin. Throughout the day I'll venture a bit further offshore specifically targeting Blue Marlin or searching for birds. When on a full day Deep Sea fishing trip the 12 Mile Bank is where I like to hang out (weather permitting) where I like to drift fish (Chunk) for Yellow fin Tuna or troll for Wahoo and Mahi.
Our Team
Pierre F.
Business associate
Chelsea M.
Business associate
Stephen E.
Captain
Joey M.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(205 reviews)
West Bay
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $650

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (244)
we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
we started the day with the plan to catch a baracuda! we caught that and a nurse shark! we also caught 5 different species of reef fish!! great day would do it again!!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Ashley M.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on February 2, 2023
4 of us joined captain Stephen and Joey for a half day (8-12) reef fishing charter and had a great time! The water was kind...
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Milena G.
George Town, Cayman Islands
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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Amazing Day with Stephen ๐Ÿ˜Š

VERIFIED   Reef Fishing Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on August 13, 2022
We had an incredible day reef fishing, snorkeling and visiting stingray city! We were a group of 6, 2 adults, 4 kids ages 10-13....
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (PM) on November 22, 2024
Steven and Joey were fantastic, my wife and my 10 and 8 year old wanted to have a relaxing trip on the bay and catch some fish...
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Jim W.
Grand Rapids, MI
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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Half day trip with Captain Steve and Joey

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on May 2, 2023
Our family had great time on the fishing trip. The boat was beautiful and very comfortable. Captain Steve and Joey were wonderful...
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Becky P.
McGregor, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super fun experience!

VERIFIED   Reef Fishing Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on March 24, 2023
Our experience was great even though the fishing was slow. We caught 6 trigger fish which was more than a enough for lunch....
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