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
(61 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hilton Head Island
 2 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 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Captain Dave & CJ were top notch!
8 Hr trip with Captain David
10 hour trip with Captain Dave
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
94%
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Robert M.
McDonough, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on August 13, 2022
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Tiffany M.
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 21, 2022
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Jerry S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on June 16, 2022
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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
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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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