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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
+28Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
91%
Apr 22, 2025
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
Fishing without Women
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
Johnny’s boat and Equipment were top notch, very knowledgeable. Caught 1st fish 5 minutes into fishing.Really nice guy.. worked...
Feb 20, 2023
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
Fishing with Johnny
Bluford, IL
Aug 30, 2022
4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
4 hour bay trip
It was a great trip and Captain Johnny knew exactly how and where the fish would be. Almost every cast, we were hooking and having fish bite as soon as we got to the spots! If looking for sharks though, recommend a 6+ hour though since we didn't realize or told that those types of fishing need longer amounts of time. But other than that small miscommunication, it was a great experience!
It was a great trip and Captain Johnny knew exactly how and where the fish would be. Almost every cast, we were hooking and having...
Cape Coral, Florida
Apr 12, 2021
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
Half day trip
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
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...
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Jun 14, 2023
4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
Flat's Trip, with Captain Johnny
We got bait first thing in the morning, and were on the fish the whole time, Trout, Snook and Snapper.
We got bait first thing in the morning, and were on the fish the whole time, Trout, Snook and Snapper.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (31)
+28Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing without Women
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on April 22, 2025
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
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
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Johnny
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on February 20, 2023
Bluford, IL
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
4 hour bay trip
4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on August 30, 2022
It was a great trip and Captain Johnny knew exactly how and where the fish would be. Almost every cast, we were hooking and having fish bite as soon as we got to the spots! If looking for sharks though, recommend a 6+ hour though since we didn't realize or told that those types of fishing need longer amounts of time. But other than that small miscommunication, it was a great experience!
It was a great trip and Captain Johnny knew exactly how and where the fish would be. Almost every cast, we were hooking and having fish bite as soon as we got to the spots! If looking for sharks though, recommend a 6+ hour though since we didn't realize or told that those types of fishing need longer amounts of time. But other than that small miscommunication, it was a great experience!
Cape Coral, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip
6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on April 12, 2021
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
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...
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Flat's Trip, with Captain Johnny
4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on June 14, 2023
We got bait first thing in the morning, and were on the fish the whole time, Trout, Snook and Snapper.
We got bait first thing in the morning, and were on the fish the whole time, Trout, Snook and Snapper.
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