Hunter SportFishing Key West

Mahi Mahi Fishing in Key West, Florida

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Hunter Ledbetter

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Independent Guide 22 years of exp.
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Beginner Oriented
Captain Hunter is a US Coast Guard-credentialed captain with over 15 years of fishing and diving experience in the Florida Keys. He is retired from the military and makes his home in Key West. In addition to fishing, he is a PADI-certified scuba instructor! As a child, Hunter grew up fishing and it has been a lifelong passion.
Whatever kind of trip you're looking for, Hunter can accommodate you whether it's offshore fishing, inshore fishing, or even just spending a day enjoying the sun on one of the many sandbars! He has everything on board you need for a perfect day of angling in Key West!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Hunter Ledbetter

Hunter Ledbetter

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 22 years of exp.
Captain Hunter is a US Coast Guard-credentialed captain with over 15 years of fishing and diving experience in the Florida Keys. He is retired from the military and makes his home in Key West. In addition to fishing, he is a PADI-certified scuba instructor! As a child, Hunter grew up fishing and it has been a lifelong passion.
Whatever kind of trip you're looking for, Hunter can accommodate you whether it's offshore fishing, inshore fishing, or even just spending a day enjoying the sun on one of the many sandbars! He has everything on board you need for a perfect day of angling in Key West!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
600 lbsmarlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crispy fish tacos
Whats your favorite band?
Skynyrd
Whats your favorite movie?
Full Metal Jacket

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
600 lbsmarlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crispy fish tacos
Whats your favorite band?
Skynyrd
Whats your favorite movie?
Full Metal Jacket
Whats your favorite sports team?
Padres
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Have not done Halloween in so long I don’t remember
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Big fish
How did you get started guiding?
Moved to key west
What makes you different from other guides?
I don’t quit till we find fish
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Hunter SportFishing Key West Trips

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Fishing in Destin
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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Family Fun Fishing

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Full Day Offshore - 30' Seahunter

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Key West

Swordfishing The Wall Off Key West

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Dry Tortugas Expedition

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,200
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Fishing Excursion

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Key West

Key West Lobstering - 30’ Seahunter

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30 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Key West

Lionfish Spearfishing Fury

100% (21)
30 ft 1 - 4 People From $850

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Recent Reviews of Hunter SportFishing Key West

5.0
based on 21 reviews

Jen

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The weather wasn’t super conducive, and we were late in the season, but Capt Hunter worked overtime to get us on some bugs and make sure r went home with some! And he was great with our 11 year old son who was out for hours first time with us! Definitely will look him up again when we’re back in the keys.

Jen

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The weather wasn’t super conducive, and we were late in the season, but Capt Hunter worked overtime to get us on some bugs and make sure r went home with some! And he was great with our 11 year old son who was out for hours first time with us! Definitely will look him up again when we’re back in the keys.
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Karl

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Had a great experience for the first time lobster fishing. Hunter was a great captain kept Safety in mind with having the most incredible time

Karl

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Had a great experience for the first time lobster fishing. Hunter was a great captain kept Safety in mind with having the most incredible time
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Alex

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Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!

Alex

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Hunter was an absolutely perfect host. He and his first mate di everything possible to insure a great day on the water. We will definately be using his services again in the future!
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Brittney

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Captain Hunter & his guide, Valerie were awesome. Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but they made it happen. We went home with a great dinner & that's all we could've hoped for. We will definitely book them again on our future trips!

Brittney

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Captain Hunter & his guide, Valerie were awesome. Florida weather tried to rain on our parade but they made it happen. We went home with a great dinner & that's all we could've hoped for. We will definitely book them again on our future trips!
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Todd

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Hunter and his crew were excellent, it was a first time going lobstering so they made everyone feel very safe and comfortable going over everything in detail and going with us to enure our comfort and saftey. Althugh we did run into some weather they worked very hard to get us on lobsters and work around the weather. The first time we drop in the water there my friend had a lobster right under him...

Todd

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Hunter and his crew were excellent, it was a first time going lobstering so they made everyone feel very safe and comfortable going over everything in detail and going with us to enure our comfort and saftey. Althugh we did run into some weather they worked very hard to get us on lobsters and work around the weather. The first time we drop in the water there my friend had a lobster right under him within a minute. As weather progressed they even gave us credit since we couldn't stay out the entire time even though it was already a great experience. We will be back again.
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Darren

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Hunter is a lobster expert and put me on numerous keeper lobsters while, from what I hear, most other guides struggled to in these very tough 2024 mini-season conditions (last 2 days). Good guy, and is patient and happy to teach newbie free-divers like me the ropes. I HIGHLY recommend for newbies or experts!! He obviously knows his stuff and he must be one of the best lobster fisherman in the Keys....

Darren

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Hunter is a lobster expert and put me on numerous keeper lobsters while, from what I hear, most other guides struggled to in these very tough 2024 mini-season conditions (last 2 days). Good guy, and is patient and happy to teach newbie free-divers like me the ropes. I HIGHLY recommend for newbies or experts!! He obviously knows his stuff and he must be one of the best lobster fisherman in the Keys. The pic is from our 7/24/24 trip. I won’t hire anyone else again after the last few trips with Hunter!!
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Apisara

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Captain Hunter, along with Captain Janis and Valerie, are the expert !!!!
Captain Hunter and the team will give you the best experience that you could ask for lobstering !
It was my first trip doing this, and it is remarkable.
The Captains helped me set a foundation of what to do and to be careful. Their safety is number one priority. Will definitely recommend Captain Hunter to everyone and I want to come back lobstering...

Apisara

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Captain Hunter, along with Captain Janis and Valerie, are the expert !!!!
Captain Hunter and the team will give you the best experience that you could ask for lobstering !
It was my first trip doing this, and it is remarkable.
The Captains helped me set a foundation of what to do and to be careful. Their safety is number one priority. Will definitely recommend Captain Hunter to everyone and I want to come back lobstering
with him again. Valerie and Captain Janis also help this trip run smooth and create fun environment. By the way, Captain Hunter made the best ceviche ever !!!!! And ooh ! I love you Seabass( cute little doggy) she is the best security guard ! 😍😍
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Tony

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Was a great trip, got on some nice fish. Got surprised by a large school of smaller mahi mahi but had fun with the instant hook up and seemed to last a good bit.
Captain was great, very knowledgeable and supplied drinks if we needed any.
The boat was clean and spacious for the both of us and had plenty of rods in the water.

Tony

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Was a great trip, got on some nice fish. Got surprised by a large school of smaller mahi mahi but had fun with the instant hook up and seemed to last a good bit.
Captain was great, very knowledgeable and supplied drinks if we needed any.
The boat was clean and spacious for the both of us and had plenty of rods in the water.
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Alex

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Captain Hunter put us on the fish. Best day snapper fishing me and my two boys ever had.

Alex

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Captain Hunter put us on the fish. Best day snapper fishing me and my two boys ever had.
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Chandra

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They nailed it with name! It was truly a Captain Experience and we had the pleasure of going out with Capt Hunter and his mate, Robert. The seas were rough, the sign was shining and the water was splashing. For most, they would have turned tail to head back to shore but the salt air was filled with the giggles of my family as Capt skirted over the waves, flawlessly. We bummed, we bounced, we...

Chandra

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They nailed it with name! It was truly a Captain Experience and we had the pleasure of going out with Capt Hunter and his mate, Robert. The seas were rough, the sign was shining and the water was splashing. For most, they would have turned tail to head back to shore but the salt air was filled with the giggles of my family as Capt skirted over the waves, flawlessly. We bummed, we bounced, we laughed and we caught some beautiful fish. Capt Hunter was truly the perfect definition of an experienced Captain. He was safe, cautious, full of knowledge and fun! The whole 8 hour trip was worth every penny saved and every memory made. The Colonel (aka the Capt) will 💯 be our go to charter Capt for future trip. Robert, was fun and charming and a very valuable part of the crew. We truly had the best time and would highly recommend them to anyone. The Captain Experiences team goes above and beyond to make sure it’s smooth sailing from the moment you book a charter with them. The communication is second to none with them. Available at all times of the day. Thank you, Gentlemen for a exhilarating experience. You haven’t seen the last of us.
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Kevin

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Great Guide and Great Trip. Enjoyed the Day

Kevin

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Great Guide and Great Trip. Enjoyed the Day
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Donald

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Outstanding day on the water with several species caught. Hunter is TOP SHELF!!! It was the first blue water fishing trip for my wife and she can't wait to go again!!!

Donald

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Outstanding day on the water with several species caught. Hunter is TOP SHELF!!! It was the first blue water fishing trip for my wife and she can't wait to go again!!!
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John

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Captain Hunter was great , knowledgeable, and well disciplined. Weather did not permit a full day so we will plan another trip with Captain Hunter.

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John

John

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Captain Hunter was great , knowledgeable, and well disciplined. Weather did not permit a full day so we will plan another trip with Captain Hunter.

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John
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Michael

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We really enjoyed our fishing charter with captain Hunter, he knows where the fish are and is very knowledgeable of the industry. I would definitely recommend an excursion with him.

Michael

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We really enjoyed our fishing charter with captain Hunter, he knows where the fish are and is very knowledgeable of the industry. I would definitely recommend an excursion with him.
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Stan

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Great Experience. Worked hard to find fish and make an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Successful day fishing! Particularly was good with the children and getting them educated on safety. Highly recommended by us. He’s also a great person to be around and cracks some good jokes.

Stan

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Great Experience. Worked hard to find fish and make an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Successful day fishing! Particularly was good with the children and getting them educated on safety. Highly recommended by us. He’s also a great person to be around and cracks some good jokes.
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Kailey

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Captain Hunter truly made our fishing trip unforgettable! His expertise and passion for fishing were evident throughout the day. He knew all the best spots, provided top-notch equipment, and his guidance ensured we had a successful and thrilling experience. Highly recommend Captain Hunter for an amazing fishing adventure!

Kailey

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Captain Hunter truly made our fishing trip unforgettable! His expertise and passion for fishing were evident throughout the day. He knew all the best spots, provided top-notch equipment, and his guidance ensured we had a successful and thrilling experience. Highly recommend Captain Hunter for an amazing fishing adventure!
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Andrew

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Excellent trip. Captain hunter was great. Did several types of fishing, caught a couple keepers and were constantly bending rods. Captain experiences was great with helping us get our trip booked on short notice.

Andrew

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Excellent trip. Captain hunter was great. Did several types of fishing, caught a couple keepers and were constantly bending rods. Captain experiences was great with helping us get our trip booked on short notice.
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Allen

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The guide was really good at getting us on the fish and multiple species and big fish! However he was kinda aggressive and yelled at us and made us clean up his boat every 5 minutes. 2 out of the 3 of us were new and never fished however he was kinda aggressive in teaching fishing techniques. He kinda made it feel like he caught the fish and then we just realed them in. But...

Allen

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The guide was really good at getting us on the fish and multiple species and big fish! However he was kinda aggressive and yelled at us and made us clean up his boat every 5 minutes. 2 out of the 3 of us were new and never fished however he was kinda aggressive in teaching fishing techniques. He kinda made it feel like he caught the fish and then we just realed them in. But this guide does know his stuff and will get you on fish. On top of that not his fault at all!! But my trip was booked for the mangroves and captain experiences changed it to kinda deep ocean fishing.
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Joe

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Highly recommended Capt. Hunter took my family on a great adventure. He made sure that we caught a ton of fish and taught my son Hank loads about fishing for the next time. Great fun for the family.

Joe

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Highly recommended Capt. Hunter took my family on a great adventure. He made sure that we caught a ton of fish and taught my son Hank loads about fishing for the next time. Great fun for the family.
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Jonathan

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Hunter was great with the kids. He definitely got us on the fish. The kids were so busy reeling in fish that I couldn’t! They had a great time.! Thanks!!

Jonathan

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Hunter was great with the kids. He definitely got us on the fish. The kids were so busy reeling in fish that I couldn’t! They had a great time.! Thanks!!
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Nancy

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Wow Captain Hunter and Brooke! Rocked us to Lobster 🦞 Heaven ! Knowledgeable, Eco friendly. !! Great fast boat! This is it if you want an experience fishing lobster snorkeling!! We will be back !! Thank you 😊

Nancy

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Wow Captain Hunter and Brooke! Rocked us to Lobster 🦞 Heaven ! Knowledgeable, Eco friendly. !! Great fast boat! This is it if you want an experience fishing lobster snorkeling!! We will be back !! Thank you 😊
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