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
(79 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $1,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 79 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (107)
Wow what a trip
Wow what a trip
Lots of tacos!
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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
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
96%
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MARTY W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 11, 2022
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John M.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew and captain

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on August 2, 2021
Great crew and captain and a boat that can handle some sporty seas with ease, donโ€™t hesitate to go 50 or more miles off shore...
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Dennis W.
South Ogden, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with captain dave

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on July 29, 2021
Captain David entertained us with variety of fish that we caught . Too numerous to count as we released a lot of fish .
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Ben D.
Charlotte, NC
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on August 2, 2023
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David H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Dave on the Salty Mistress

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling on September 5, 2021
Had a great trip. Caught fish and enjoyed being with the Captain. Will book again with him.
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