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: 1 day 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
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Great Fsther\u2019s Day present
Fish all morning
Foul Weather but Great Experience
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Angler rating
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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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Victor E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain was very knowledgeable very patient overall great guy.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special on February 8, 2025
Would definitely use this caption again in the future heโ€™s very knowledgeable of the area and plan to do more fishing this...
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Richard P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great captain! Not the greatest day.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 25, 2024
Captain Sonny, is the most friendly and humble boat captains I have ever had the pleasure of fishing with. Though it was a...
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Martha W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on August 18, 2024
We completely enjoyed our trip with Captain Sonny.ย  He was so knowledgeable, took us to many spots and I pulled in so many...
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Candice K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Sonny

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour/ Offshore on July 11, 2025
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Cody A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Put us on fish all day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Spring Break Special on March 13, 2025
Windy and choppy water but we knew that coming in and capt. Sonny still put us on fish all day awesome guy to fish with!!!
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