Captain
Sonny Hovatter

Member since February 2023 Gulfport, United States
Background
Captain Sonny turned his lifetime fishing hobby into a fishing charter experience for the beginner and the seasoned angler. He prides himself on sharing his knowledge and creating a unique adventure for each guest. Join Captain Sonny along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to learn just why Salinity Matters!

Hey, I'm Captain Sonny Hovatter

Gulfport, United States
Background
Captain Sonny turned his lifetime fishing hobby into a fishing charter experience for the beginner and the seasoned angler. He prides himself on sharing his knowledge and creating a unique adventure for each guest. Join Captain Sonny along the Mississippi Gulf Coast to learn just why Salinity Matters!
Anglers Choice
74
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Salinity Matters Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(74 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulfport
 Last booking: 12 hours ago
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Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (95)
Great Fsther\u2019s Day present
Fish all morning
Foul Weather but Great Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Jessica S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore -(PM) on June 11, 2025
We had a great time. Our captain was knowledgeable and easygoing and kept my husband on the fish. I could have fished, but...
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Georgia M.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour/Offshore on May 17, 2025
This was so fun and we caught fish from the time we got there till we left, even if it was throw backs! So much fun and Sonny...
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Pam P.
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 Sonny

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 3, 2025
Fish wasnโ€™t bad in a lot, but he was great and did all he could to help us. We had a great time.
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Seth O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on July 7, 2025
Has a very knowledgeable captain, and we caught plenty of fish.
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David K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Sonny got on fish all morning

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on June 15, 2025
Trout, flounder, snspper, mackerel, and a couple sharks landed,ย  Sonny knew all the good fishing spots and kept things moving.ย ...
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