Captain Johnny Riggs
Get ready to experience some of the most productive inshore and nearshore fishing possible with Captain Johnny Riggs! Located opposite Charlotte Harbor, you'll set off from Punta Gorda – a prime location to fish the backwaters and skinny waters of the Peace River or Boca Grande. Come discover this incredible fishery for yourself!
Capt. Johnny was born and raised in this area, so it's fair to say he knows a thing or two about casting a line here. He'll customize your angling adventure to perfectly suit your needs. All ages are welcome aboard for a wonderful day on the water fishing for Sharks, Snook, and everything in between.
You'll be casting off from a 24' Proline center console, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha motor. She can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. Restored in 2016, this boat features all the modern amenities you'll need for a successful day on the water. This includes Hummingbird electronics, a shallow water anchoring system, and a trolling motor for sneaking up on your target fish!
However you want to spend your day in the Punta Gorda area, Capt. Johnny has a trip to suit you. Choose between collecting shells on the local islands and fishing for species such as Redfish, Snook, Snappers, Sharks, and the huge Goliath Grouper.
When in season, you'll also get the chance for an exciting face-off with the 'Silver King' (Tarpon). Capt. Jonny uses a variety of techniques on his trips, such as trolling, jigging, drift fishing, bottom fishing, and even bowfishing. If there's a fish you'd like to target or a technique you'd like to try, just let him know!
In his own words, this is the 'best place to fish anywhere,' and Capt. Johnny will provide all the gear you need, as well as your fishing license. When you return to shore, he'll even clean your keeper fish for you to take home.
With so many options, there's definitely a trip for you, and you can be safe in the knowledge that you'll be well looked after. Come cast off with Captain Johnny Riggs!
Get ready to experience some of the most productive inshore and nearshore fishing possible with Captain Johnny Riggs! Located opposite Charlotte Harbor, you'll set off from Punta Gorda – a prime location to fish the backwaters and skinny waters of the Peace River or Boca Grande. Come discover this incredible fishery for yourself!
Capt. Johnny was born and raised in this area, so it's fair to say he knows a thing or two about casting a line here. He'll customize your angling adventure to perfectly suit your needs. All ages are welcome aboard for a wonderful day on the water fishing for Sharks, Snook, and everything in between.
You'll be casting off from a 24' Proline center console, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha motor. She can comfortably accommodate up to 4 guests. Restored in 2016, this boat features all the modern amenities you'll need for a successful day on the water. This includes Hummingbird electronics, a shallow water anchoring system, and a trolling motor for sneaking up on your target fish!
However you want to spend your day in the Punta Gorda area, Capt. Johnny has a trip to suit you. Choose between collecting shells on the local islands and fishing for species such as Redfish, Snook, Snappers, Sharks, and the huge Goliath Grouper.
When in season, you'll also get the chance for an exciting face-off with the 'Silver King' (Tarpon). Capt. Jonny uses a variety of techniques on his trips, such as trolling, jigging, drift fishing, bottom fishing, and even bowfishing. If there's a fish you'd like to target or a technique you'd like to try, just let him know!
In his own words, this is the 'best place to fish anywhere,' and Capt. Johnny will provide all the gear you need, as well as your fishing license. When you return to shore, he'll even clean your keeper fish for you to take home.
With so many options, there's definitely a trip for you, and you can be safe in the knowledge that you'll be well looked after. Come cast off with Captain Johnny Riggs!

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Booked the trip and was greeted by a man who looked like a cross between Mathew McConaughey and a greek god. The legend of Capt Johnny Riggs is real. He set us up on fish and we were rippin lips in no time. If u want a captain that knows his shit and can shoot a steel target at 300yrd with his pistol this is the only charter u need. What u cant cast for shit? Capt Johnny Riggs will drop ur bait wherever u need with a flick of the wrist. Deff the only fishing charter il ever need in Punta Gorda
This by far was the most exciting fishing charter we have ever been on. Can you believe we had 3 people at once catching something. My husband was so excited and said he definitely caught more fish in one day then he ever had. Captain Johnny Riggs did whatever he could to make our trip. Exciting, Entertaining, informative and fun. We would recommend Captain Johnny Riggs 100 times over. You won’t be disappointed. We will definitely sail with him again!
I recently just came back on vacation from Florida, where I had the luxury of having to fish with the best Captain in the Gulf coast!! From the first cast of the day, Capt. Johnny put us on the fish! I caught over 7 different species of fish and what seemed like over 30 fish all day... I lost track after 20..lol. He works hard to ensure you have the best trip possible and on top of that, he’s just a nice guy! We had laughs, shared stories and above all just kept on catching fish!!! At our last spot of the day, my wife called while we just hooked one on and I cut her off and said, “gotta go! Bye!” Knowing full well of the poor choice I had made and the inevitable consequence...but the thrill of having a Snook on the line was worth the upcoming argument!!! This guy is the real deal! Don’t miss your chance to fish with this Punta Gorda raised fishing guide! I will be back guaranteed!!!
I would like to thank Captain Johnny for a great day on the water...Communication was excellent, we talked several times on the conditions and what we should expect out on the water....Captain Johnny was great with Mom, they really hit it off and allowed me to keep fishing...I would highly recommend trusting Captain Johnny with any kind of fishing trip you may have in mind...Thanks again Captain Johnny you will be hearing from us in the future. Thanks. The Campbells
Great experience! Would highly recommend!
I've fished many charters over the years and I can honestly say this was the best by far. Nothing even close. Our group consisted of myself, my son and his friend, both teenage boys. Captain Johnny got us right on the fish, and explained everything as we went along. Catching amazing fish is always great, but the fact that from the minute we got in the boat it was like we were a group of friends fishing was unbelievable. Captain Johnny made sure we had the best bait, tackle and instruction you could ask for. We've already booked another trip next month.

Amazing overall exeriemce! We learned a lot , enjoyed the conversation and Johnny was definitely entertaining . He did everything he could to get us on fish . The coldfront made it for tough fishing , but we still managed to catch some snook . And s requested he brought us out Tarim fishing in the waves , no luck , but we were lucky in our choice to book with Johnny Riggs . We will definitely be coming back and booking with him again ! What a great captain and dude !
Had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Johnny Riggs. This was the first and only fishing trip where I've actually caught what was promised by the captain. We snagged a large Goliath grouper and more snook than we could count. No lie it was well over 60 and we just got tired of keeping track. Johnny knows what he's doing and knows the area well. I highly recommend his services and I will be back myself for sure. It's
We had a great trip and capt. Riggs was great with my kids. We found plenty of fish and he also taught the kids a few new tricks. We fish in a lot of places, with a lot of guides, capt. Riggs was someone we want to fish with again.
Awesome experience, made sure my boyfriend and I caught tons of fish. Took us to a few locations that were great! Super friendly, helpful, and funny guy! We are going to come back next year for sure. I'd recommend this charter to anyone!!

great personally, patience and great fishing knowledge caught snook


Johnny’s boat and Equipment were top notch, very knowledgeable. Caught 1st fish 5 minutes into fishing.Really nice guy.. worked hard to find fish. And wasn’t stuck going shopping with the girls
