Ricky Business Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (64 reviews)
 1000 Arthur J Moore Drive, St. Simons, GA 31522, United States

Ricky Business Fishing Charters 

St. Simons, GA, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (64 reviews)

Excited to go fishing in St. Simons Island? Ricky Business Fishing Charters is your ticket! With Captain Ricky at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Whiting, Rays, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Black Drum, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark, and more!
You can expect to do some spinning, popping, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in the area, whatever you may choose!

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be casting lines from a 25' center console C-Hawk with room for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Ricky will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available depending on the trip!

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask, and your captain can tell you more.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), lunch, drinks of your choice, and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Ricky Business Fishing Charters!

Excited to go fishing in St. Simons Island? Ricky Business Fishing Charters is your ticket! With Captain Ricky at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Whiting, Rays, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Black Drum, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Blacktip Shark, and more!
You can expect to do some spinning, popping, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in the area, whatever you may choose!

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll be casting lines from a 25' center console C-Hawk with room for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Ricky will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available depending on the trip!

The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask, and your captain can tell you more.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunblock (non-spray), lunch, drinks of your choice, and sunglasses. Water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Ricky Business Fishing Charters!

Ricky Perez
Captain
Ricky Perez
6 years of experience
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 3:30 PM)
Black Drum
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour – Sundown Fishin'
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:15 PM
Black Drum
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Kingfish (Southern)
+1
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour – Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
+2
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 3:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Jack Crevalle
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Bull)
+1
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour – Big Shark Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Shark (Blacktip)
Tripletail
Shark (Bonnethead)
+3
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 15 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (158)

What anglers say

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

All reviews (64)

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Harry Leggett
Harry Leggett
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
If i could give more than 5 stars i would.
3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM on July 31, 20262 adults3 children

🛥️It was the highlight of our trip. Before the fun began, Captain Ricky spotted dolphins and we got to watch a huge school of them. There wasn’t a moment from start to finish without catching something. At one point we had THREE rods bent. We were reeling in to end our adventure when we caught yet another giant stingray! We caught hammerheads, a bonnet head, black tip, sand bar sharks, sting rays, cat fish, whiting, Croker, and a nice size skate. Captain Ricky even made it educational with the kids teaching them about identifying different sharks. We will definitely be booking again 🦈

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Ricky Perez
Response from Captain

I appreciate yall! cant wait to see yall agin!

Jessica Little
Jessica Little
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A MUST DO!
2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 3:30 PM on August 6, 20262 adults2 children

We had the best time, caught lots of fun sea creatures, tickled a croaker and made incredible memories and enjoyed our time with Ricky! Such an easy process from booking, communication to the trip itself. It was so great to be able to just enjoy our time on the boat and not have to be in Mom mode, Ricky took care of everything. To top it off he gave us a dinner suggestion that was phenomenal! Will do another trip next time, no doubt!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Ricky Perez
Response from Captain

🙏🏼🙏🏼 yall were amazing, happy to have yall!

Savannah Douglas
Savannah Douglas
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Our 1st fishing trip!
3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip - 4:30 PM on July 18, 20264 adults

We had an amazing time fishing with Ricky Perez’s charter! From start to finish, the experience was professional, fun, and well-organized. Ricky worked hard to keep us on the fish, and it definitely paid off. We caught stingrays, sharks, grunts, and whiting, which made for an exciting day on the water with plenty of action. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing, I highly recommend booking a trip with Ricky. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone had a great time. Overall, it was an awesome experience, and I would definitely book another trip. Five stars!

Ricky Perez
Response from Captain

yall are the best thanks for coming!

Mark Stepro
Mark Stepro
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
HUGE trip for my son. He caught so many fish!
2 Hour – Sundown Fishin' on July 15, 20262 adults1 child

If you are in the market for a fishing charter, look no further than Ricky Business! I took my 11 year-old son out on a charter with Ricky, and my son now refers to it as one of the top five experiences of his life! I had/have NO expertise or interest in fishing, and Ricky handled literally EVERYTHING. He piloted the boat, baited the lines, and was VERY patient with my son, who absolutely loves nature and fishing. Ricky answered all of my son's questions, all while handling the business end of the trip. All I had to do was sit back and root'em on! I was a little bit trepidatious of the price. On the one hand, it seemed VERY expensive ($325 for two hours). But on the other hand, I have no idea what the current going rates are for 2 hour fishing charters on St. Simons, so for all I know, that may well be totally right in line. I do know that we were booked for a 3pm departure, and we were off and moving by 3pm on the dot (because of the price, I was paying very close attention to the time; I would have been really bummed if we'd spent 25 minutes of the 2 hours getting the boat ready, but that was not the case....Ricky was on it and ready go to. We had lines in the water by 3:15 at the latest). So yea, the only thing that made me even remotely flinch was the price, but like I said, maybe $325 for 2 hours is totally normal. Ricky's boat is clean and comfortable and he was a very adept, confident, competent captain. Would absolutely book with Ricky Business again, and I would encourage anyone to do the same! Mark Stepro Los Angeles, California

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Ray
Bonnethead Shark
Ricky Perez
Response from Captain

thanks for the kind words my friend! I definitely enjoyed having yall! just fyi i am priced the same as everyone else on the 2 hr! thanks again! hope to see yall again in the future!

Mark Brown
Mark Brown
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
1st shark trip for my 10 year old son!
4 Hour – Big Shark Trip on August 20, 20262 adults1 child

Simply stated...Ricky is the best! My 10 year son who happens to be on the autism spectrum had been looking fwd to a shark fishing trip for awhile. We added my 79 year old aunt to the boat last minute and Ricky took it all in stride. He knows the area and which spots to be in for different tides. We had great fun and caught several sharks! SUCCESS in every way!!! Can't wait to do it again.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

FAQs about Ricky Business Fishing Charters

Ricky Business Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 10:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 11:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 12:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Kids & Family Fishing - 8:00 AM (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour – Sundown Fishin' (2 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Fishing Trip - 11:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Fishing Trip - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip - 11:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip - 12:30 PM (3 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour – Shark Fishing Trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Big Shark Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour – Big Shark Trip - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Ricky Business Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad Navigation.
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Ricky Business Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Sometimes while shark fishing we catch are own. Other than that shrimp is always brought ahead of time.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is included.)
  • Drinks (Water on board.)
  • Fishing license (Guide license/ 6 pack. So legally 6 people plus me. I got you covered!)
Ricky Business Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (No fresh water trips.)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Ricky Business Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ricky Business Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Ricky Perez
Ricky Perez
Ricky Perez

St. Simons, Georgia, United States

1 Fishing Report
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2026

Operating a 25' C-Hawk center console, Capt. Ricky provides a comfortable fishing experience in the waters around St. Simons Island, Georgia. Keep your eyes peeled for big sharks, Jack Crevalle, and Whiting as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

1 Fishing Report
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2026

Operating a 25' C-Hawk center console, Capt. Ricky provides a comfortable fishing experience in the waters around St. Simons Island, Georgia. Keep your eyes peeled for big sharks, Jack Crevalle, and Whiting as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
C Hawk Boats
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
No fresh water trips.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Simrad Navigation.
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Sometimes while shark fishing we catch are own. Other than that shrimp is always brought ahead of time.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is included.
Drinks
Water on board.
Fishing license
Guide license/ 6 pack. So legally 6 people plus me. I got you covered!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in St. Simons to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We love kids, all ages welcome! Just let us know how old so we bring appropriate life jackets!
You keep catch
If it is within the legal limit.
Catch and release allowed
Depends if you want to keep/legal length.

How you can pay

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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in St. Simons right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
TripletailTripletail

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