Reel Rich Fishing 

5.0/5 (147 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Matecumbe Key Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955, United States

Reel Rich Fishing 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (147 reviews)
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Matecumbe Key Road
Punta Gorda, FL, United States

Whether you're looking for some relaxing inshore fishing, itching for a fight of a lifetime with Sharks, or trying to tick off the Silver King from your bucket list, Reel Rich Fishing has you covered. Located in one of the hottest fishing spots in the United States, they'll put you on the best bite around, no matter your skill level!

You will fish from their 24' bay boat, manufactured by Nautic Star. She can fit 6 anglers on board, so get your fishing crew ready for some action. Powered by a 250 HP Suzuki outboard engine, she can develop a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. Sneak up on the spookiest inshore fish with ease – she's got a wireless trolling motor on board.

Captain Rich Damianos will be your guide and assistant on this journey. He's an avid fisherman, competing in multiple tournaments organized by Fishing League Worldwide and Bassmaster. He's a certified Florida Friendly Fishing Guide, meaning he's been recognized for his sustainable environmental fishing practices.

You can target a wide range of fish, as well as try out a variety of techniques. Trolling for Spanish and King Mackerel, fly fishing for Tarpon, bottom fishing for Mangrove Snappers, or spinning and drift fishing for Redfish and Snook. Reel Rich Fishing has a varied offer able to cater to anglers of all tastes. The fishing gets hot at the famous Boca Grande Pass and the Pine Island Sound – spots where Capt. Rich will take you.

You can target a wide range of fish, as well as try out a variety of techniques. Trolling for Spanish and King Mackerel, fly fishing for Tarpon, bottom fishing for Mangrove Snappers, or spinning and drift fishing for Redfish and Snook. Reel Rich Fishing has a varied offer able to cater to anglers of all tastes. The fishing gets hot at the famous Boca Grande Pass and the Pine Island Sound – spots where Capt. Rich will take you.

You will be provided with all the equipment and bait you may need, as well as iced water for refreshment. The captain will also clean and fillet your catch as part of the service provided, so don't forget to bring a cooler for your catch.

If you're looking for a charter that can get you up close and personal with the most prestigious fighters of the coast of Florida, book Reel Rich Fishing and get ready to wrestle the big boys!

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Rating

5.0
147 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (176)

A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Spotted Seatrout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Excellent trip!!
Excellent trip!!
Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler joyfully displays a caught fish while standing on the bow of a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
+170

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (147)

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John Probst
John Probst
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
great kids trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 20264 adults1 child
there eas six of us from six to eighty. captain Rich put us on fish and regaled us with history and nature stories. he was great with the six and ten year olds. a four hour trip is just right for kids. the kids enjoyed him so much they spontaneously gave him a hug when wr left.!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Cobia
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
The little pirate crew was amazing. y’all caught some great fish and im glad you enjoyed your time on the harbor.
0
David Hitchcock
David Hitchcock
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 11, 20262 adults
If you are looking for a fishing guide out of Punta Gorda, you can stop looking now. Rich is your guy. On a cool morning when the fish weren’t really supposed to be biting, he got us where we caught over 20 fish; 6 different species and 7 keepers, which he cleaned for us at the end. He was super friendly, a great communicator and taught us a lot. I highly recommend Reel Rich and hope to return here for another adventure!
An angler proudly displaying a Spotted Seatrout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Review media 1
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
February 12, 2026
Thank you for your kind review David. Im glad you guys enjoyed the day.
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Matt Brice
Matt Brice
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Rich Reeled it in!
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 11, 20262 adults1 child
Rich was very personable and Knowledgeable! knew when the fish were not hitting right away to move on to the next spot and sure enough we caught a ton of different types of fish. great experience overall. highly recommend!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while standing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a beautiful day for fishing.
An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day in a scenic waterway.
A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing on a sunny day, with another person fishing in the background.
An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water, with a young companion in the background.
A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing on a calm day, showcasing the joy of youth fishing.
An angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
Thanks for the review Matt. I really appreciate ya’ll coming out.
0
John Probst
John Probst
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
great trip
3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 20264 adults
two trips were canceled because of weather. he bent over backwards to give us a great fishing experience
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
Thank You John, we appreciate your support.
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Rodney Tucker
Rodney Tucker
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Caught some sharks!
3/4 Day Trip on January 14, 20264 adults
Had a great day of fishing with Rich! He was knowledgeable, professional, and a lot of fun! Great fishing charter!
A young angler joyfully displays a caught fish while standing on the bow of a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
January 14, 2026
Great fun you guys! thanks for booking with me and thanks for 5 stars.
0

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Jan 1 - Jun 10
US $549
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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Jan 1 - May 1
US $549
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Early Bird Special (4 max)
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $599
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Jan 1 - Jun 1
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6hr Redfish Special (4 max)
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6hr Sheepshead Special (4 Max)
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6hr Snook & Reds Special (4 Max)
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Apr 1 - Jun 7
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US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Shark
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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May 1 - May 31
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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Jan 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Tarpon (4 MAX)
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Jun 6 - Jun 7
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon (MAX4)
8 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
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Jun 6 - Jun 7
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US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Rating

5.0
147 reviews
5
145
4
0
3
2
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (176)

A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
An angler proudly displaying a Spotted Seatrout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Excellent trip!!
Excellent trip!!
Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler joyfully displays a caught fish while standing on the bow of a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
+170

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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John Probst
John Probst
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
great kids trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 24, 20264 adults1 child
there eas six of us from six to eighty. captain Rich put us on fish and regaled us with history and nature stories. he was great with the six and ten year olds. a four hour trip is just right for kids. the kids enjoyed him so much they spontaneously gave him a hug when wr left.!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Cobia
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
The little pirate crew was amazing. y’all caught some great fish and im glad you enjoyed your time on the harbor.
0
David Hitchcock
David Hitchcock
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Excellent trip!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on February 11, 20262 adults
If you are looking for a fishing guide out of Punta Gorda, you can stop looking now. Rich is your guy. On a cool morning when the fish weren’t really supposed to be biting, he got us where we caught over 20 fish; 6 different species and 7 keepers, which he cleaned for us at the end. He was super friendly, a great communicator and taught us a lot. I highly recommend Reel Rich and hope to return here for another adventure!
An angler proudly displaying a Spotted Seatrout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
Review media 1
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Response from Captain
February 12, 2026
Thank you for your kind review David. Im glad you guys enjoyed the day.
0
Matt Brice
Matt Brice
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Rich Reeled it in!
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 11, 20262 adults1 child
Rich was very personable and Knowledgeable! knew when the fish were not hitting right away to move on to the next spot and sure enough we caught a ton of different types of fish. great experience overall. highly recommend!
A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while standing on a boat in calm waters, showcasing a beautiful day for fishing.
An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a calm day in a scenic waterway.
A young angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing on a sunny day, with another person fishing in the background.
An angler proudly displaying a caught fish while enjoying a day on the water, with a young companion in the background.
A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing on a calm day, showcasing the joy of youth fishing.
An angler proudly displaying a Snook while fishing from a boat in calm waters, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
January 12, 2026
Thanks for the review Matt. I really appreciate ya’ll coming out.
0
John Probst
John Probst
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
great trip
3/4 Day Trip on April 22, 20264 adults
two trips were canceled because of weather. he bent over backwards to give us a great fishing experience
Response from Captain
May 4, 2026
Thank You John, we appreciate your support.
0
Rodney Tucker
Rodney Tucker
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Caught some sharks!
3/4 Day Trip on January 14, 20264 adults
Had a great day of fishing with Rich! He was knowledgeable, professional, and a lot of fun! Great fishing charter!
A young angler joyfully displays a caught fish while standing on the bow of a boat, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
A young angler proudly displaying a caught shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
January 14, 2026
Great fun you guys! thanks for booking with me and thanks for 5 stars.
0

FAQs about Reel Rich Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
Nautic Star
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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