Captain Rich Hastings

The Everglades National Park and the Florida Keys offer fishing like no other. Come aboard with Captain Rich Hastings and discover the riches of these inshore waters, as you put your angling skills to the test against some of the country’s most loved species.

Originally from New Hampshire, Capt. Rich moved to Colorado and spent years freshwater fishing in the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers. After guiding there, he settled in Florida to take advantage of the fishing opportunities here. He spends every moment possible on the water and knows exactly what makes a productive trip. He promises to share his tips with you to get you landing that dream catch.

Up to 3 guests are welcome aboard the 18’ Xplor flats boat. Built specifically for fishing these waters, she’s a light vessel that will keep you afloat in even the shallowest of spots. Capt. Rich will guide you from Islamorada to the rich fishing grounds of the Everglades, leaving you in awe of the beauty of the national park, before getting your fish on.

You’ll be provided with rods and reels, and even fly fishing gear, as you sight cast for the bite of some tough-fighting beasts. Using a range of live bait or lures, you’ll look to trick your unsuspecting prey onto the end of your line, after creeping up quietly on them.

Get ready to make use of all the skills in your angling locker, before using all your strength to hook aboard some prized fish. Tarpon, Bonefish, Permit, Redfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Snappers all promise to put up a fight to come aboard, so come prepared for a workout to land that all-important catch.

You’ll practice catch and release. All you need to do is bring some drinks and snacks to fill the onboard cooler, and settle in for a thrilling day.

Come and discover some of the country’s best inshore waters with Captain Rich Hastings!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Mar 31
    US $600
    Bonefish, tarpon, and permit inshore.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Mar 31
    US $600
    An afternoon 4-hour trip. Local fishing for Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit.
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
  • Private trip
    Sunset Bonefish and Permit
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 1
    US $600
    Fly fishing for Bonefish and Permit under tailing conditions.
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
  • Private trip
    Full Day 1-2 Guests
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    Full day gives you a chance to fish farther from the main islands to less pressured areas. Explore the Everglades National Park!
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Permit
    Permit
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish

FAQs about Captain Rich Hastings

Captain Rich Hastings offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Sunset Bonefish and Permit (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day 1-2 Guests (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Rich Hastings, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Captain Rich Hastings include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Captain Rich Hastings offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Rich Hastings offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Rich Hastings include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Richard Hastings
Islamorada, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
71 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2019
Angler's Choice
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A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Permit Permit

Boat specs

Floyd Skiff Co. (Flats boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 90HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Limited
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
Fishing trip in September
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Would Highly Recommend
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Angler rating
64
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Mat D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on September 21, 2023
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Rob M.
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Excellent
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Fishing ENP with Capt. Rich Hastings

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on April 24, 2023
Rich will work hard and go the extra mile to put you on the fish of your dreams in the backcountry. I can’t recommend him...
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Benjamin S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip with a Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2024
Captain Richard was great and I will definitely book again.
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Martin C.
Excellent
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VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day 1-2 Guests on March 9, 2024
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Annie S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing sunset trip Tarpon and Snook

VERIFIED   Sunset Bonefish and Permit on May 10, 2023
Wonderful trip catching my first Tarpon and Snook on fly! He was patient and helped me fix some problems with my casting! Such...
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