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
(89 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
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Trips from US $1,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 89 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (116)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
96%
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Mike L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on July 4, 2025
Dave worked all night on the motor that broke down the day before and still took us out.ย  Busted his butt to get us on fish.ย ...
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Jack O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very good service!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on March 22, 2025
Good communication with Capitan, very well equipped boat, professional and helpful mate, good knowledge of the right places...
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Coty B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fun

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling on June 28, 2025
Captain and crew were very accommodating. They kept us on the fish and made sure we had all the knowledge needed to be successful.
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Fabian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with David

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling on July 26, 2025
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Wreck Fishing on June 21, 2025
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