Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service 

4.8/5 (41 reviews)
 
State licensed
 3rd Avenue Southeast, Steinhatchee, FL 32359, United States

Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (41 reviews)
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3rd Avenue Southeast
Steinhatchee, FL, United States

Captain Joe Richard has been a fully licensed fishing guide since 1994. His schedule is flexible, he can launch earlier than 8 a.m. to beat the heat. Or catch an afternoon high tide for shallow water redfish. His skiff is 16 feet long and carries two guests.

He can take up to four people, if clients rent one of the 24-foot Carolina Skiffs from Steinhatchee Marina or Sea Hag Marina, and he can drive all day. These bigger rental boats are inexpensive compared to the rest of Florida. They have lots of casting room, a pull-up Bimini for shade, they're fast and get good mileage. Each has a modern 4-stroke engine.

Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service also offers a good chance for anglers to catch a variety of fish from a small boat, from shallow flats out to two miles off the coast when the weather is agreeable.

Tackle, bait and fishing license provided. He often takes out fishing buddies, relatives, couples and father-and-son teams.

He mostly drift-fishes over grassy bottoms in 4–8 feet of clear water. Specializing is Seatrout, but also Redfish, Spanish Mackerel and occasional Bluefish. Unlike some charter boats, his crew can throw artificial baits most of the day. Or, they set out corks with bait. In warm weather he often catches live bait.

Due to the skiff's size, there is a weight limit of 230 pounds per passenger, for safe weight distribution and stress-free fishing.

Explore these prolific waters with a veteran angler who each month is Florida's Big Bend regional editor for Florida Sportsman magazine. Contact Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service, and get ready to fish!

Captain Joe Richard has been a fully licensed fishing guide since 1994. His schedule is flexible, he can launch earlier than 8 a.m. to beat the heat. Or catch an afternoon high tide for shallow water redfish. His skiff is 16 feet long and carries two guests.

He can take up to four people, if clients rent one of the 24-foot Carolina Skiffs from Steinhatchee Marina or Sea Hag Marina, and he can drive all day. These bigger rental boats are inexpensive compared to the rest of Florida. They have lots of casting room, a pull-up Bimini for shade, they're fast and get good mileage. Each has a modern 4-stroke engine.

Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service also offers a good chance for anglers to catch a variety of fish from a small boat, from shallow flats out to two miles off the coast when the weather is agreeable.

Tackle, bait and fishing license provided. He often takes out fishing buddies, relatives, couples and father-and-son teams.

He mostly drift-fishes over grassy bottoms in 4–8 feet of clear water. Specializing is Seatrout, but also Redfish, Spanish Mackerel and occasional Bluefish. Unlike some charter boats, his crew can throw artificial baits most of the day. Or, they set out corks with bait. In warm weather he often catches live bait.

Due to the skiff's size, there is a weight limit of 230 pounds per passenger, for safe weight distribution and stress-free fishing.

Explore these prolific waters with a veteran angler who each month is Florida's Big Bend regional editor for Florida Sportsman magazine. Contact Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service, and get ready to fish!

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Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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James Cooper
James Cooper
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Great Guide
Full day fishing [6 hours] on October 17, 20252 adults
Guide knew the area very well. Good equipment, made sure he put us on the Fish. one of the best guided trips we have ever had. Was in no hurry to get back to the dock and would have stayed longer if we wanted to. Highly recommend for inshore shallow fishing. Caught Reds,Trout, Spanish Mackerel and of course to many Cat fish. But had a great time never dull. Oh also caught a 4” Hammer Head what a fight. Will do it again soon. Thanks for a great time!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Speckled Trout
Fred Davis
Fred Davis
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Father & Son Time
Full day fishing [6 hours] on April 27, 20241 adult1 child
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. We caught trout, sharks, my son fought a huge stingray and he also caught a trophy trout. We fished for Reds. We had a great time on the water with Captain Joe.
Terry Brinson
Terry Brinson
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
0
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Full day fishing [6 hours] on June 4, 20252 adults
Rena Slate
Rena Slate
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic gift idea!
Full day fishing [6 hours] on November 9, 20232 adults
This trip was a gift for my dad's 85th birthday.We enjoyed a wonderful day of fishing with Capt. Joe. He was very attentive to our every need. We caught so many fish and made some wonderful memories I will treasure forever. Thank you Capt Joe for a once in a lifetime trip!!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Seabass
Ray Howard
Ray Howard
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great day
Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 3, 20242 adults
Capt Joe Went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing day!
Response from Captain
July 5, 2024
A fun day, and Ray jumping a huge tarpon with his gold spoon was a highlight.

Trip availability and prices

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Full day fishing [6 hours]
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

4.8
41 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (79)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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James Cooper
James Cooper
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
4.7
Verified
Great Guide
Full day fishing [6 hours] on October 17, 20252 adults
Guide knew the area very well. Good equipment, made sure he put us on the Fish. one of the best guided trips we have ever had. Was in no hurry to get back to the dock and would have stayed longer if we wanted to. Highly recommend for inshore shallow fishing. Caught Reds,Trout, Spanish Mackerel and of course to many Cat fish. But had a great time never dull. Oh also caught a 4” Hammer Head what a fight. Will do it again soon. Thanks for a great time!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Black Seabass
Speckled Trout
Fred Davis
Fred Davis
us
Florida, US
Member since 2022
0
5.0
Verified
Father & Son Time
Full day fishing [6 hours] on April 27, 20241 adult1 child
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. We caught trout, sharks, my son fought a huge stingray and he also caught a trophy trout. We fished for Reds. We had a great time on the water with Captain Joe.
Terry Brinson
Terry Brinson
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
0
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Full day fishing [6 hours] on June 4, 20252 adults
Rena Slate
Rena Slate
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic gift idea!
Full day fishing [6 hours] on November 9, 20232 adults
This trip was a gift for my dad's 85th birthday.We enjoyed a wonderful day of fishing with Capt. Joe. He was very attentive to our every need. We caught so many fish and made some wonderful memories I will treasure forever. Thank you Capt Joe for a once in a lifetime trip!!!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Black Seabass
Ray Howard
Ray Howard
us
Washington D.C., US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great day
Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 3, 20242 adults
Capt Joe Went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing day!
Response from Captain
July 5, 2024
A fun day, and Ray jumping a huge tarpon with his gold spoon was a highlight.

FAQs about Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
AlumaCraft
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha F-25 4-Stroke
Powered by
1 x 25HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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