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Reel Time Outfitters

5 10 reviews

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Crystal River FL

Reel Time Outfitters

Crystal River FL

5 10 reviews

Your Captain

Leon Hampton

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Leon Hampton, Captain at Reel Time Outfitters

Capt. Leon Hampton was born and raised in Florida. Fishing is his lifelong passion, and after spending years on the water he decided to become a captain in 2014. His main goal is to introduce people to his world on the water and teach them everything he knows to help them become better anglers. Leon is a firm believer in getting children outside and showing them what nature has to offer. He always loves fishing with veterans too because he wants to give back to them since they've given a lot for our country.

Whether you want to sight fish the flats or head into slightly deeper waters, Capt. Leon has the experience you need to help you hook up. From Redfish and Snook to Gag Grouper, Tripletail and Sheepshead, it's sure to be a rod-bending day! If you’d rather spend your time searching for scallops in the summertime, Captain Leon provides snorkeling trips, but due to the Covid-19 outbreak, he ask you that you bring your own snorkeling gear.

Your vessel for the day is a 21’ Carolina Skiff center console. She can accommodate up to 4 anglers on fishing charters, and 6 on scalloping trips. This smooth-riding boat is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine and includes GPS and Fish Finder technology to keep you on the fish.

Everything you might need (rods, fishing tackle, lures, fly rods, fishing licenses) is included in the price. Capt. Leon is also happy to clean and fillet your catch. Help yourself to bottled water in the ice box or stock it up with your own drinks and snacks.

Upcoming Availability

July 2025

August 2025

Expertise & Attributes

fishing

Drift Fishing

Fly Fishing

Good with Families

Good with Kids

Good with New Anglers

Live Bait

Master Guide

Nature / Wildlife Views

Saltwater Fishing

Technical Fishing

Fishing Techniques

JiggingFly FishingLight TackleDrift Boat Fishing

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

What's Included

Good to Knows

Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.

Cancellation Policy

When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.

Trips Available with Reel Time Outfitters

Hunting

Starting At $1,000

Guided Turkey Hunts

Hunting Area: Crystal River, FL

Hunting: Bird hunting

Capacity:

Max 8 guests (base trip price includes 8 guests)

Target Animals:

Description:

Join this exciting Turkey hunt trip. The rate is $1000 per person for a 2-day hunt (for one bird only). An extra $500 per person will get you a 2-day bag limit if you want that 2nd bird. It's free chasing on public land and you'll get the chance to hunt down 100% true Osceola turkeys. You'll need a Florida Hunting License, management area permit, and Turkey stamp. You'll have to bring your own shotgun & ammo and you'll be supplied with the decoys & calls. What are you waiting for? Book now!

Hunting

Starting At $1,200

Guided Aligator Hunts

Hunting Area: Crystal River, FL

Hunting: Active hunting

Capacity:

Max 8 guests (base trip price includes 8 guests)

Description:

If you're looking for a pulse-raising hunting adventure then you're on the right page. Join this Aligator hunting trip for $1200 per person. If a person draws a gator permit, then it's $1000 per person for using the captain's supplies and boat. You will need a Florida Hunting License, and Gator Assistant Trappers License. You'll be supplied with the boat, gas & tools for catching gators. What are you waiting for? Book now!

Fishing

Starting At $700

Shallow Water Grouper Fishing

Fishing Area: Crystal River, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Capacity:

Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)

Description:

Challenge yourself in catching Groupers in shallow waters! It may not be the easiest way to catch one because you'll be targeting rocks, springs, holes, and more that can hold the fish. Groupers are tricky to catch but are always worth it!

Hunting

Starting At $550

Guided Duck Hunts

Hunting Area: Crystal River, FL

Hunting: Bird hunting

Capacity:

Max 2 guests (base trip price includes 2 guests)

Target Animals:

Description:

Go Duck hunting in the lakes & the Gulf of Mexico. $275 per person. Minimum 2 hunters per hunt. You'll go after Ring Necks, Red Heads, Blue Bills, Woodys, Teals, and Whistler Ducks. Be sure to prepare your Florida Hunting License, Migratory Bird Permit, and State & Federal Bird Permit. Bring your own gun & Ammo and you'll be supplied with the gas, boat & decoys. If you want to experience a one-of-a-kind duck-hunting adventure, book this trip now!

Fishing

Starting At $500

Inshore Fishing

Fishing Area: Crystal River, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 21' Carolina Skiff • Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)

Description:

Reel Time Outfitters offers fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. On this trip, you will have time to fish for a variety of inshore species such as Redfish, Trout, Snook, Sharks, Cobia, Mangrove Snappers, Black Drum, Black Seabass and Groupers. Captain Leon will provide you with fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and will gladly clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home for a great meal. All that you will need to bring is your food and drinks for the trip.

Fishing

Starting At $400

Scalloping Trip

Fishing Area: Crystal River, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

• 21' Carolina Skiff • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description:

Regular Scallop Trip (4&7 hour trip) - included in this option is your scallop gear, a cooler with ice for your drinks & snacks, and once you are done scalloping I'll take you and your party back to one of our springs to cool off in the 72-degree water.

Fishing

Starting At $650

Full Day of Scalloping & Fishing

Fishing Area: Crystal River, FL

Fishing: Inshore

Capacity:

Max 4 guests (base trip price includes 4 guests)

Description:

1/2 day fishing & 1/2 day of scalloping (8 hour trip) - included in the option is a morning filled with fishing in the mangroves for Redfish or moving out to some open waters for some Trout. Then once it's hot out we will head to the scallop grounds to cool off in the water and snorkel for those yummy scallops.

Vehicle

Carolina Skiff

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

21 ft

Manufacturer Name:

Carolina Skiff

Model Year:

2017

Engine Manufacturer Name:

Yamaha

# of Engines:

Horsepower Per Engine:

115

Maximum Cruising Speed:

Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Trolling Motor Fish Finder GPS

Boat

Carolina Skiff

Boat Type:

Boat Guest Capacity:

Boat Length:

21 ft

Vehicle Details

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Ratings & Reviews Summary

out of 5

Based on 10 ratings

recommended

Based on 10 recommendations

July 5, 2025

Had amazing day with a brother and his dad on the gulf. We had the best fishing guide ever put us on fish every time!! We told stories had laughs all round good guy!! God blessed us for sure!!! Capt. Leon Hampton sure made you feel like you had know him for years such a awesome time!!!

July 5, 2025

Look no further, book these guys! Leo was not only a great captain, but great company as well! We had an amazing time, caught lots of fish and will definitely be back!

July 5, 2025

This was our first time on a private fishing charter and Captain Leon was amazing he took the time to show us the ropes, he was very welcoming and he made sure we caught fish.. will be coming back every year. THANK YOU CAPTAIN LEON!

July 5, 2025

My brother and I went with Capt. Leon today on our first private charter!! It was a slow bite, but Capt. did everything in his power to put us on fish and we caught some snook with two big ones, catfish and a speckled trout!! Capt Leon is very knowledgeable and overall Great Capt. We will definitely fish with him again!!!

July 5, 2025

We had so much fun on our scalloping adventure. Can't wait to do it again. Capt. Leon was fabulous!

July 5, 2025

Been out with Capt. Leon twice now, both times we had a great time. Capt. Leon is exceptional and always gives a little extra to make sure you have a great time.