Capt. Johnny Riggs 

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

Johnny Riggs

Captain

Johnny Riggs


Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Flats
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $600 
6 Hour Trip – Flats / Bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
6 Hour Trip – Tarpon
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $1,000 
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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

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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%

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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 Trip – Flats 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 Trip – Flats 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 Trip – Flats / Bay on March 23, 2021

 

 Diane R. recommends Capt. Johnny Riggs

FAQs about Capt. Johnny Riggs

What are the trip rates for Capt. Johnny Riggs?

Capt. Johnny Riggs offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Flats (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Flats / Bay (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Tarpon (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Capt. Johnny Riggs?

When you book a trip with Capt. Johnny Riggs, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Capt. Johnny Riggs?

Trips booked with Capt. Johnny Riggs include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Capt. Johnny Riggs offer?

Capt. Johnny Riggs offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Capt. Johnny Riggs offer?

Capt. Johnny Riggs offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Capt. Johnny Riggs?

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Johnny Riggs include:

  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Johnny Riggs

Punta Gorda, Florida, United States

62 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since October 2016

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.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Snook
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tarpon

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

Bowfishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Punta Gorda to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

What’s biting in Punta Gorda right now

CobiaCobia
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
SnookSnook
Spotted SeatroutSpotted Seatrout
TarponTarpon