Captain Johnny Riggs
Captain Johnny Riggs offers fishing trips of a lifetime in the beautiful waters of Boca Grande, Florida. These waters are famous the world over for their rich marine life, beautiful backcountry, and world-class sportfishing. Captain Johnny was born and raised fishing this area and enjoys nothing more than introducing his guests to the treasures it has to offer.
Your trip will take place aboard Captain Johnny’s spacious and sturdy 24’ Proline Flatback boat. This vessel is the perfect all-rounder – it is small enough to fish the shallow waters and the backcountry with ease, while also having the propulsion and stability to fish the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. There is plenty of room for up to four people to move around on board, as well as ample storage space for all your belongings.
There is always something to catch in these waters, and Captain Johnny Riggs has the expertise and equipment you need to find the best fishing spots. Inshore, you will be targeting Snook, Speckled Trout, and Redfish, while if you fish around the harbor and in the ocean, you could catch Sharks, Cobia, Grouper, Snapper, King Mackerel, Barracuda, Permit, Tarpon, and more.
Some of Captain Johnny’s most popular trips are focused on fishing for one specific species. If you have your sights set on an iconic Boca Grande Tarpon, huge Goliath Grouper, or toothy Shark, give him a call!
Each trip comes with all the fishing gear you need for a productive day on the water – whether you want to fish with live bait or artificials, you will find it waiting for you on board. Captain Johnny will also load the boat up with cold soft drinks.
This boat is most comfortable for up to four guests – larger groups should consider this prior to booking.
If this sounds like the perfect setting for your next adventure, book one of the trips offered below and meet Captain Johnny on the water!
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Caught fish
75%
Mar 30, 2023
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
Fishing with Johnny
Captain replied
Tampa, Florida
Apr 3, 2023
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
April fishing trip
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Aug 10, 2017
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
6 hr fishing trip
My trip with Captain Johnny started a few days before the outing, I spoke with the Capt'n about what i was looking to achieve from the trip, which was to take my two sons (ages 16 & 20) out and catch some fish larger than they imagined. An experience they would remember for life. The weather was in our favor that day, and Capt'n Johnny did just that. We were able to get 6 Goliath grouper to bite and reeled 3 of them up to the boat. Their impressive size left us jaw dropped ! But it didn't end there. We still had 3 hrs left, so Capt'n Johnny suggested we try going after some Tarpon. In the processes we managed to get a shark and a barracuda to strike, followed by two young Tarpon. Now my boys have memories shared with their "Cool Dad"and pictures to brag about to their friends... Thank you Captain Johnny Riggs
My trip with Captain Johnny started a few days before the outing, I spoke with the Capt'n about what i was looking to achieve...
Melvindale, MI
Jan 9, 2019
5 Hour Trip
5 hour trip boca grande fl
Great trip , captain and boat are top notch . Will remember this trip for years to come.
Great trip , captain and boat are top notch . Will remember this trip for years to come.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Jun 16, 2017
3 Hour Fishing Trip
Fishing with Johnny
BEST ENJOYABLE TRIP FOR MY 9 YEAR OLD AND 11 YEAR OLD .THEY CAUGHT ENOUGH FISH .Captain Johnny went out of way to teach my kids all the BASICS and more about fish and patience and how to be safe and have fun.
BEST ENJOYABLE TRIP FOR MY 9 YEAR OLD AND 11 YEAR OLD .THEY CAUGHT ENOUGH FISH .Captain Johnny went out of way to teach my kids...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photo by reviewers
for this charter yet!
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Caught fish
75%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Johnny
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 30, 2023
Tampa, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
April fishing trip
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on April 3, 2023
Lehigh Acres, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 hr fishing trip
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on August 10, 2017
My trip with Captain Johnny started a few days before the outing, I spoke with the Capt'n about what i was looking to achieve from the trip, which was to take my two sons (ages 16 & 20) out and catch some fish larger than they imagined. An experience they would remember for life. The weather was in our favor that day, and Capt'n Johnny did just that. We were able to get 6 Goliath grouper to bite and reeled 3 of them up to the boat. Their impressive size left us jaw dropped ! But it didn't end there. We still had 3 hrs left, so Capt'n Johnny suggested we try going after some Tarpon. In the processes we managed to get a shark and a barracuda to strike, followed by two young Tarpon. Now my boys have memories shared with their "Cool Dad"and pictures to brag about to their friends... Thank you Captain Johnny Riggs
My trip with Captain Johnny started a few days before the outing, I spoke with the Capt'n about what i was looking to achieve from the trip, which was to take my two sons (ages 16 & 20) out and catch some fish larger than they imagined. An experience they would remember for life. The weather was in our favor that day, and Capt'n Johnny did just that. We were able to get 6 Goliath grouper to bite and reeled 3 of them up to the boat. Their impressive size left us jaw dropped ! But it didn't end...
Melvindale, MI
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
5 hour trip boca grande fl
5 Hour Trip on January 9, 2019
Great trip , captain and boat are top notch . Will remember this trip for years to come.
Great trip , captain and boat are top notch . Will remember this trip for years to come.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing with Johnny
3 Hour Fishing Trip on June 16, 2017
BEST ENJOYABLE TRIP FOR MY 9 YEAR OLD AND 11 YEAR OLD .THEY CAUGHT ENOUGH FISH .Captain Johnny went out of way to teach my kids all the BASICS and more about fish and patience and how to be safe and have fun.
BEST ENJOYABLE TRIP FOR MY 9 YEAR OLD AND 11 YEAR OLD .THEY CAUGHT ENOUGH FISH .Captain Johnny went out of way to teach my kids all the BASICS and more about fish and patience and how to be safe and have fun.
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