Capt. Johnny Riggs 

5.0/5 (8 reviews)
 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, United States
5.0/5 (8 reviews)
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3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway
Punta Gorda, FL, United States

Captain Johnny Riggs was born and raised fishing the waters around Pine Island, Charlotte Harbor, and Punta Gorda. He is an expert at finding all the local fish species and has that extra degree of knowledge that only people who have seen the fishery for many seasons can give. Most importantly, he is a friendly and welcoming guy who enjoys nothing more than making sure everyone on his boat is getting the most out of their trip.

Whether you decide to go on a fishing trip, sunset cruise, or restaurant hopping adventure, you will be based aboard Capt. Johnny’s 24’ Proline center console. This stable boat gives a nice dry ride and has plenty of room for 4 guests.

Very versatile, it is just as well-suited to rooting out Redfish in the backcountry as it is to chasing Cobia nearshore. It also has a very handy tower that will give you the edge for one of the area’s most enjoyable fishing techniques – sight fishing along the beaches for migrating fish.

Whether you want to the local backcountry and fish with bait or artificials for the likes of Snook, Trout, and Redfish, hunt out an enormous Goliath Grouper in shallow water, target a toothy Bull Shark, or “bow to the king” and hang onto your rod as a giant Tarpon leaps out of the water in front of you, Capt. Johnny has the answer.

All fishing trips include professional fishing gear, lures, and bait. Please note that the boat is most comfortable for 4 people to fish from and that larger groups may need to take the fishing in turns.

All you have to do now is book a trip with Capt. Johnny Riggs, and you’re all set for a great fishing experience in Florida!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Perfect day with Captain Riggs
Perfect day with Captain Riggs

Angler rating

7
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0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Steven F.
Steven F.

University, VA

4.7/5

Jun 15, 2022

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon

Half day with Capt Riggs

VERIFIED

Had a great time with Capt Johnny Riggs. He put us in position to catch fish consistently all day. He even went out of his way to pick us up and drop us off in a location that was more convenient to us. Very personable and knowledgable.

Had a great time with Capt Johnny Riggs. He put us in position to catch fish consistently all day. He even went out of his way...  

 Steven F. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful
 Steven F. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful

Michael M.
Michael M.

Goose Creek, SC

5.0/5

Apr 25, 2021

12 Hour Trip – Tarpon

Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED

Captain Johnny worked hard , found fish , and made the day memorable . After a day on the water , I now consider him a friend , and I look forward to future trips .. A++ experience

Captain Johnny worked hard , found fish , and made the day memorable . After a day on the water , I now consider him a friend...  

 Michael M. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
 Michael M. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

Jaime D.
Jaime D.

Cape Coral, FL

5.0/5

Mar 20, 2021

4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)

Perfect day with Captain Riggs

VERIFIED

Capt knew all the best spots! Fun and exciting day. We caught around 20 fish. Can’t wait to schedule the next one.

Capt knew all the best spots! Fun and exciting day. We caught around 20 fish. Can’t wait to schedule the next one.  

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 Jaime D. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
 Jaime D. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

Joe S.
Joe S.

Put-in-Bay, OH

5.0/5

Mar 2, 2020

4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)

Half day trip with johnny riggs

VERIFIED

Captain Johnny was awesome, took care of everything we needed. He baited the hooks , showed us what we needed to do and we caught 7 different species of fish bay fishing. We saw dolphins and manatees. Excellent captain.

Captain Johnny was awesome, took care of everything we needed. He baited the hooks , showed us what we needed to do and we caught...  

 Joe S. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful
 Joe S. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful

Diane R.
Diane R.

North Fort Myers, Florida

5.0/5

Mar 23, 2021

6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)

Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED

 

 Diane R. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
 Diane R. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Flats WEEKEND
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Flats WEEKEND
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $850 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (2)

Perfect day with Captain Riggs
Perfect day with Captain Riggs

Angler rating

7
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews
Showing: 5 of 8 reviews
Steven F.
Steven F.

University, VA

4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day with Capt Riggs

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip – Tarpon on June 15, 2022

Had a great time with Capt Johnny Riggs. He put us in position to catch fish consistently all day. He even went out of his way to pick us up and drop us off in a location that was more convenient to us. Very personable and knowledgable.

Had a great time with Capt Johnny Riggs. He put us in position to catch fish consistently all day. He even went out of his way to pick us up and drop us off in a location that was more convenient to us. Very personable and knowledgable.  

 Steven F. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful

Michael M.
Michael M.

Goose Creek, SC

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED

12 Hour Trip – Tarpon on April 25, 2021

Captain Johnny worked hard , found fish , and made the day memorable . After a day on the water , I now consider him a friend , and I look forward to future trips .. A++ experience

Captain Johnny worked hard , found fish , and made the day memorable . After a day on the water , I now consider him a friend , and I look forward to future trips .. A++ experience  

 Michael M. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

Jaime D.
Jaime D.

Cape Coral, FL

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect day with Captain Riggs

VERIFIED

4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 20, 2021

Capt knew all the best spots! Fun and exciting day. We caught around 20 fish. Can’t wait to schedule the next one.

Capt knew all the best spots! Fun and exciting day. We caught around 20 fish. Can’t wait to schedule the next one.  

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 Jaime D. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

Joe S.
Joe S.

Put-in-Bay, OH

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with johnny riggs

VERIFIED

4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 2, 2020

Captain Johnny was awesome, took care of everything we needed. He baited the hooks , showed us what we needed to do and we caught 7 different species of fish bay fishing. We saw dolphins and manatees. Excellent captain.

Captain Johnny was awesome, took care of everything we needed. He baited the hooks , showed us what we needed to do and we caught 7 different species of fish bay fishing. We saw dolphins and manatees. Excellent captain.  

 Joe S. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs
1 person finds this review helpful

Diane R.
Diane R.

North Fort Myers, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED

6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 23, 2021

 

 Diane R. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

FAQs about Capt. Johnny Riggs

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1973
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Proline
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
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