Captain
Richard Wasdin

Member since May 2024 Hampton, United States
Background
Born and Raised on shrimp boats in South Georgia. Fishing has been part of my daily life for 38 years. Transferred to Virginia while in the Navy and haven’t left since. I have been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for 20 years and have had great success. I truly enjoy sharing the craft and my knowledge of the water with other anglers.
Techniques
I prefer jigging and live bait fishing as well as sight fishing using live and artificial baits. Shark fishing is also a passion of mine, with numerous sharks landed 10 feet in length or longer.

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Wasdin

Hampton, United States
Background
Born and Raised on shrimp boats in South Georgia. Fishing has been part of my daily life for 38 years. Transferred to Virginia while in the Navy and haven’t left since. I have been fishing the Chesapeake Bay for 20 years and have had great success. I truly enjoy sharing the craft and my knowledge of the water with other anglers.
Techniques
I prefer jigging and live bait fishing as well as sight fishing using live and artificial baits. Shark fishing is also a passion of mine, with numerous sharks landed 10 feet in length or longer.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(71 reviews)
Angler's choice
Hampton
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $250

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
97%
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Brittany H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset fishing with family

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on August 8, 2025
The Captain and crewmate were amazing!! We caught so many fish and even a sting ray, they had all the fishing gear we needed...
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Gregory C.
Belgrade, Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset fishing cruise.

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on July 30, 2025
Richard and Houston, were very accommodating, personable and great conversationalist. Great with kids 8 and 11 year old. We...
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Ashley G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AMAZING!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on June 29, 2025
Captain Richard and his deckhand Houston were amazing! The fishing was slow (obviously not anyones fault), but they made up...
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Diana D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family Fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on August 9, 2025
We loved every minute of our 3 hour sunset fishing trip. Captain Richard and first mate were attentive and knowledgeable. They...
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Alisa H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect evening!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Sunset on June 21, 2025
The crew was kind and knowledgeable. After catching an innumerable amount of fish, we relocated to watch the sunset, then headed...
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