Captain
Rich Damianos

Member since April 2018 Punta Gorda, United States
Background
I'm Captain Rich Damianos and I have been fishing the keys and cuts of Charlotte Harbor for more than 10 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island and raised in the Finger Lakes of Central New York, I cut my teeth fishing both salt and fresh water. As a tournament angler with FLW and Bassmasters, I have learned to refine my fish finding skills. These skills are what I teach on every guided trip. When you fish Charlotte Harbor with me, you will catch fish, learn some techniques, and have a great time. I am a USCG Licensed Master, Florida Licensed Charter Captain, NYS Licensed Public Vessel Operator and Guide, and certified in First Aid and CPR. I am a father of 2 and considered by others to be an excellent guide, educator, and a pleasure to fish with. I work well with kids, beginners, and seasoned anglers alike. Most of all, I work for you.

Hey, I'm Captain Rich Damianos

Punta Gorda, United States
Background
I'm Captain Rich Damianos and I have been fishing the keys and cuts of Charlotte Harbor for more than 10 years. Born in Newport, Rhode Island and raised in the Finger Lakes of Central New York, I cut my teeth fishing both salt and fresh water. As a tournament angler with FLW and Bassmasters, I have learned to refine my fish finding skills. These skills are what I teach on every guided trip. When you fish Charlotte Harbor with me, you will catch fish, learn some techniques, and have a great time. I am a USCG Licensed Master, Florida Licensed Charter Captain, NYS Licensed Public Vessel Operator and Guide, and certified in First Aid and CPR. I am a father of 2 and considered by others to be an excellent guide, educator, and a pleasure to fish with. I work well with kids, beginners, and seasoned anglers alike. Most of all, I work for you.
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Reel Rich Fishing

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Punta Gorda
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Fishing Reports

Redfish Special
Redfish Special
Mar 2, 2025 Punta Gorda
Fishing has been great for just about everything that swims in Charlotte Harbor over the last couple weeks. Speckโ€™s have been crushing artificials and live baits alike and catches of 50- 100 a trip are common providing steady action and a nice fish fry for everyone. Our Redfish Special trips have been very popular since we started this offering and clients like Kurt and Haylie took advantage of the opportunity to knuckle down on some truly exciting Redfish action. March is here and we are heading into spring and the bite is going to get even more amazing as the water warms up. Donโ€™t let your dates get always- check out our offerings here on FishingBooker and lets plan your fishing adventure today.
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Febuary 10 Fishing Report
Febuary 10 Fishing Report
Feb 10, 2025 Punta Gorda
What a great time to be fishing on charlotte harbor. Trout and Redfish ha e been the star of the show this week. Good numbers on trout with 100 fish on a typical 1/2 day charter. Outstanding redfish have been caught on our redfish special boat as well.
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Charlotte Harbor Weekly Fishing Report
Charlotte Harbor Weekly Fishing Report
Jan 30, 2025 Punta Gorda
Every thing fishing is getting back to normal after our one week of winter here in Punta Gorda and southwest Florida. Calm seas and warming waters are making for some excellent fishing. Good catches of Redfish are happening for those who choose our Redfish Special which is a great option for anyone looking to target this great fish. Stuart and Jannet had a great day on yesterdayโ€™s boat with hot action all trip including multiple doubles on the Reds and some bonus Sheepshead mixed in. Trout continue to provide fun action for everyone with good numbers coming over the rails every trip. Small sharks are starting to mix in and provide for some exciting reel screaming action and of course a great photo opp. Whether you choose our four hour, Captinโ€™s Choice or our six hour Redfish Special youโ€™re sure to be in the action and enjoying everything. Charlotte Harbor has to offer. Check out all of our offerings here on FishingBooker and lets get making some memories on your Florida fishing adventure. Capt Rich and Reel Rich Fishing Charters depart Daily from Burnt Store Marina in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL
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Weekly Fishing Report for Charlotte Harb
Weekly Fishing Report for Charlotte Harb
Jan 17, 2025 Punta Gorda
Despite cooler than normal temperatures sweeping across the country, fishing in Florida remains red-hot. Anglers have been reeling in impressive catches of speckled sea trout, bonnethead sharks, sheepshead, and redfish throughout the week. As we move towards the end of January, expect the fishing to stay strong with speckled sea trout and sheepshead moving closer to their next spawning cycle. **Reel Rich Fishing Charters**: - **Captain Rich** offers 4, 6, and 8-hour inshore and species-specific charters. - Suitable for anglers from beginner to advanced levels. - Equipped with top-notch gear and expert guidance. - Depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda, Florida. Experience the rich fishing opportunities of Southwest Floridaโ€™s Charlotte Harbor with Captain Rich. Check out our listings on FishingBooker to book your adventure.
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Punta Gorda FL Fishing Report
Punta Gorda FL Fishing Report
Jan 13, 2025 Punta Gorda
Captain Rich of Reel Rich Fishing Charters fishing out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda,FL reported very good fishing on Charlotte Harbor this week. There has been a good run on Sheepshead this week with Specks , Redfish, and mangrove snappers all active in Charlotte Harbor as our early winter fishery is now in full swing. As water temperatures dropped considerably over the past week fishing has remained very active. The Sea Trout are showing up in their usual patterns and with good numbers and size. Trips have been swinging fish over the rails in good numbers making for exciting action for everyone. Redfish have been adding a lot of excellent action on each trip and they are absolutely fun to catch. Very nice black drum have also been caught as by catch While targeting a multi species bite. A few snook and Spanish mackerel have been offering some of drag screaming excitement each day. We have of open dates available offering 4, 6 and 8 hour fishing charters on Charlotte Harbor during our winter and spring Florida fishing season and donโ€™t forget to check out our target species trips.We invite you to check out our trip offerings here on our FishingBooker and book your Charlotte Harbor Fishing charter today. Reel Rich Fishing Charters depart daily from Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda Florida.
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Weekly Punta Gorda / Charlotte Harbor Fi
Weekly Punta Gorda / Charlotte Harbor Fi
Jan 6, 2025 Punta Gorda
**Reel Rich Fishing Charter - Punta Gorda, Florida - Fishing Report for the Week Ending January 5, 2025** This week, Captain Rich experienced some of the best fishing Charlotte Harbor has seen in months. We've had a varied itinerary, with some clients choosing our Redfish/Sheepshead Special and others going for the Captain's Choice. **Redfish/Sheepshead Special:** The Redfish bite has been outstanding, reminiscent of the October run. Sheepshead have been plentiful, adding to the excitement. Notably, Ian from Canada caught his first redfish ever, a hefty 32-inch, 14-pound specimen. Most of the redfish caught were at the upper end of the slot limit. **Captain's Choice:** Focusing on Sea Trout, we've had incredible success, with many charters exceeding 100 fish per day. Spanish Mackerel are still around, along with ladyfish and a scattering of bluefish. Whether you're in for the Redfish and Sheepshead or prefer the variety of Captain's Choice, now's the time to get out on the water. Check out our offerings at FishingBooker to book your adventure. We're conveniently located at Burnt Store Marina, close to Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda, Florida.
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Highly recommended!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 2, 2024
Rich did a great job working with my boys (8 & 10).ย  We were able to catch many species at multiple spot w/many keepers he...
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Alison F.
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Great day, lots of fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 3, 2023
We had a great half day inshore trip with Captain Rich. We caught lots of variety: speckled sea trout, Spanish mackerel, red...
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Bruce R.
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Half day afternoon trip with Reel Rich

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 3, 2023
Bad time of day (afternoon), bad tides Great Day of fishing! We caught a ton of fish with Captain Rich despite our choice...
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Jeff W.
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Great Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 13, 2024
Capt. Rich did an awesome good! Heโ€™s one of the best, got us on fish as soon as we started fishing. Highly recommend him...
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Cold but sunny.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 30, 2024
It was pretty cool out on the water but it didnโ€™t stop Cpt. Rich from putting forth a great effort to put us on the fish.ย ...
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