Captain
David Peterson

Member since August 2016 Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
"USCG 200 Ton Master Captain, Master certified Gas/Diesel Mechanic. Fishing the great lakes and Atlantic Ocean my entire life. Thousands of hours spent at the Gulf Stream up and down the east coast, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico." Captain David specializes in deep water fishing and trolling for Marlin and Sailfish. He runs fishing charters and has a dock building business.
Techniques
Offshore trolling trips followed by bottom fishing if trolling isn't productive. Generally troll for 6 hours then bottom fish for 6 hours.

Hey, I'm Captain David Peterson

Hilton Head Island, United States
Background
"USCG 200 Ton Master Captain, Master certified Gas/Diesel Mechanic. Fishing the great lakes and Atlantic Ocean my entire life. Thousands of hours spent at the Gulf Stream up and down the east coast, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico." Captain David specializes in deep water fishing and trolling for Marlin and Sailfish. He runs fishing charters and has a dock building business.
Techniques
Offshore trolling trips followed by bottom fishing if trolling isn't productive. Generally troll for 6 hours then bottom fish for 6 hours.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(72 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (95)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
95%
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Jeremy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Charter!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on April 6, 2024
Went out on the Salty Mistress with My Sons and friends for his Bachelor party and had the best time. The Captain and the first...
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Calvin D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Dad and his daughters

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on July 9, 2024
My wife and I have adult daughters with two son in laws. Dave and Mo made us all feel at home and comfortable fishing. We all...
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Jeff S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on August 31, 2024
Our group was non-anglers and very much novices.ย  Captain David and his crew was perfectly supportive and helpful.ย  He...
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Daren B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly recommended

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on March 30, 2024
Capt. Dave took the time to fully understand the type of fishing and species we were interested in, then tailored the trip...
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Brian P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top notch

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on September 1, 2024
Captain Dave is second to none fishing captain you are doing yourself an unjust if you donโ€™t utilize is talent and experience...
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