Rio Del Rio

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What anglers say

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  Anthony Scott

  

  Colorado, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Goliath Groupers and lots of baitfish

  HALF DAY CHARTER 4 HRS on August 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

  Captain leaves from his house on Marco Island which made it extremely convenient from our house on Marco Island. We started out navigating out of the canals into mangroves where we immediately set to catching fish for bait. In 30 minutes my son and I each had caught over 5 fish each including catfish, snook, mangrove snapper. We then moved on to a deeper fishing spot to go for the big fish. We both caught Goliath Grouper. We had to cut our trip a little short because of the rain but by the end of the day we each had caught over 11 fish each. Great day of fishing. My son had a blast

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  Response from Captain

  August 7, 2026

  Good times Anthony! Your boy fought his Goliath like a champ! He is a very good angler. uou have done very very good having him. Great Kid! Thank you for the 5 stars!! Looking forward to catching fish with you on your next trip! Tight lines. Captain Rio

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  DJ Hamilton

  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Short Fun with Rio!

  2 Hr. Private Charter. on August 4, 2026

  With no set agenda and no plans, we decided on the second to last day of our Marco Island vacation to try for a charter the morning we were to leave for home. Although not impossible, we knew it was a long shot. Imagine our surprise when we were able to book Captain Rio for a two hour inshore charter. That sent us over the moon; my wife and I love to fish and it fit right into our day. Communicating with Capt. Rio was easy and informative, and when we arrived the next morning, we found a friendly and personable captain, the boat clean, and gear ready to fish. As we motored out to open water, Capt. Rio entertained us with stories and jokes, making us fast friends. Even as the water was calm, my wife was a little queasy and he was more than accommodating on the throttle. As we eased up to each spot, we immediately started catching fish. Snapper, grouper, and even pigfish. Our lines were never without bait, our rods always bent under the weight of a fish. As we motored back, we were joined by two dolphins as Capt. Rio’s boat provided the wake for their surfing fun. From his stories to his jokes, to his knowledge of the water and fishing expertise, we thoroughly enjoyed our time on his boat. Do we plan to vacation in Marco again? Certainly. But not without booking with Capt. Rio again. See you soon, Rio.

  

  Response from Captain

  August 8, 2026

  DJ ! Thank you , thank you for your kind words! I also enjoyed your company very much! watching my guests catch fish to me makes my heart rejoice. I am living a great life and meeting folks like you , just proves my point as to how much I enjoy the experience, Thanks again and Thank you for the 5 Stars! Captain Rio

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  Chris Pistone

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Perfect

  HALF DAY CHARTER 4 HRS on July 16, 2026 • 2 adults

  Been to Marco a few times but never went fishing while here. My son and I decided this would be the trip. Captain Rio was amazing. You could tell he was knowledgeable and experienced right from the start. He put us on fish right right away. I mentioned to Captain Rio that I had never caught a Grouper and would like to catch one if possible, sure enough he took us right to one of his spots and within 10 minutes we had a nice Grouper in the boat. Even more important than that, he was great with my son. I highly recommend Captain Rio and will definitely be reaching out to him next time we are in Marco!!

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  Response from Captain

  July 17, 2026

  I love what I do Chris! You knew how to fight the Goliath Grouper and your boy Joe got to feel the Tarpon running off! Three Tarpon got on the hook and Three Tarpon threw the hook! Its expected, I am just happy you got to experience the Goliath fighting and the Tarpon throwing off the hook in mid air , Awesome , Thank you Chris for taking the time to do the review and Thank you for the 5 Stars! and your generocity!! Thanks again. Captain Rio

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  Sabrina Burner

  

  West Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Fishing with Rio

  HALF DAY CHARTER 4 HRS on July 12, 2026

  We had an absolutely wonderful time fishing with Captain Rio! From the moment we stepped aboard, he made us feel welcome and ensured we had an unforgettable experience. His knowledge of the local waters, patience, and enthusiasm made the trip enjoyable for everyone. Captain Rio worked hard to put us on the fish, shared helpful tips along the way, and made the entire outing both fun and relaxing. His friendly personality and dedication to making sure everyone had a great time truly stood out. If you're looking for an incredible, fun fishing adventure, we highly recommend Captain Rio. We can't wait to come back and fish with him again!

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  Response from Captain

  July 18, 2026

  Sabrina! Such a great pleasure to meet you very kool fam! I am so fortunate to meet folks like you! Fun Totally Friendly , and quick learners! I am glad everybody caught fish! Thank you for the 5 stars too! please come back! Captain Rio

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  Clayton Crutchfield

  

  Rogers, AR, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Will book again!

  HALF DAY CHARTER 4 HRS on June 23, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

  We had an amazing experience with Captain Rio! From start to finish, he went above and beyond to make sure everyone in our family had a great time, especially our children. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and friendly, making beginner fishers feel comfortable and confident, while keeping safety a top priority. His ability to connect with the kids and tailor the trip to our family's needs made the day even more special. Our kids will NEVER forget the Marco trip that dad caught a shark! We made memories, caught all sorts of fish and couldn't have asked for a better guide(with a great playlist)! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun, safe, and successful fishing adventure!

  

  Response from Captain

  June 23, 2026

  ooooook! Wow! Thank you , Thank you , Thank you! you also are awesome! You , your lovely wife and the kids made my day, after you guys left, I was like...sooo happy and glad I was able to catch fish with you all, let me tell you , for beguiners, no more, that word is out. you are real anglers now and I cant wait to see you guys a again! Thanks again ! Captain Rio

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