Captain Johnny Riggs
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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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
FAQs about Captain Johnny Riggs
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKEND (4 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Flats WEEKEND (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip –Shark, Tarpon, Goliath (6 hours)
- GPS Hummingbird
- Fishfinder Hummingbird
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar Hummingbird
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Fishing for bait is included in the price)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning is included)
- Drinks (Bottled water and ice provided )
- Fishing license (All licenses and gear provided)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing (Up to 9 miles offshore)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Fly fishing (Bring your own equipment)
- Drift fishing
- Bowfishing
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- Permit
- Redfish
- Shark (Bull)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
Your captain
Punta Gorda, Florida, United States
Captain Johnny Riggs is a military veteran with many years of service. He feels lucky to have been born and raised in Punta Gorda, spending his formative years and those that followed fishing these warm waters. In Captain Johnny's words: 'It's home, and the best place to fish ANYWHERE!' Captain Johnny is happy to tailor each and every trip he offers to his customers, and enjoys every minute of guiding.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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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:
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What’s biting in Punta Gorda right now
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Goliath)
Grouper (Red)
Permit
Redfish
Shark (Bull)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Speckled Trout
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