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.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(195 reviews)
West Bay
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $650

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 195 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Amy E.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Overall

First Deep Sea Fishing Experience! 9/22/23

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on September 22, 2023
Captain Steve~o and Captain Joey, our natives from the island. Their knowledge of the Caribbean really stood out. They were...
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Alex N.
Excellent
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Phenomenal trip!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef (AM) on June 2, 2024
Captain Stephen and Captain Joe were fantastic!ย  The day started rough weather-wise, and the Captains adapted well.ย  We were...
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Lee D.
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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Stephen is an awesome captain

VERIFIED   Deep Sea Combo (Fish & Snorkel) on December 30, 2022
The 5 of us from Canada had a fantastic morning with Captain Stephen. Our daughter and 2 thirteen year old grandsons had experience...
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Kelly C.
Galloway, OH
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Steven-the best!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on August 7, 2022
Had a half day charter with Steven and I believe Mark. These two were so knowledgeable and we had the best time. Not only did...
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Dominic C.
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Good
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The number of fish caught was very low. No keepers at all. It would have been nice if Captain Stephen would have said โ€œsorry...
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