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Ricky Poupore
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Ricky Poupore

St. Augustine, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
Born and raised on the waters of Northeast Florida, Captain Ricky Poupore has been chasing big fish in the Atlantic since he was old enough to hold a rod. With decades of experience under his belt and an instinct for finding the bite, he's built a reputation as one of the top offshore trolling captains in the region. Specializing in high-speed trolling and live bait tactics, Captain Ricky Poupore targets hard-hitting pelagics like king mackerel (kingfish), cobia, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and tuna. Whether you're hunting your next personal best or just live for the scream of a reel under pressure, his trips are built for anglers who want actionβ€”and aren't afraid to battle. Running out of Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, Captain Ricky knows the ledges, wrecks, and bait lines where big fish lurk. From seasoned tournament veterans to dedicated weekend warriors, he brings the same intensity and local knowledge to every trip. If you're looking for a no-nonsense offshore adventure with a shot at trophy fish and memories that'll last a lifetime, this is your ride. Let's chase something worth fighting for.

Charter

Rating

4.9
151 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (151)

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  • Nathan James
    Nathan James
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain Ricky ROCKS!!

    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore β€’ 6 adults β€’ 4 children

    My Dad and I took 4 young kids on an 8 hr offshore trip. Captain Ricky called me the day before to get an idea of our expectatioms and previous experience. This told me alot about his business right off the bat. He was extremely professional and honest about our expectations and we got a plan together. Our trip didn’t start off great as two of the kids got seasick at our first fishing spot. Captain Ricky rolled with it and quickly changed our plan to accommodate for the young kids and keep them happy and having a great time. He put us on some BIG red snapper and all of us had the chance to reel in multiple fish. And even though I booked an 8 hr trip he worked with us and brought us in early when the kids were done without charging me for the full 8 hrs. And best of all, he was just a good dude! Super easy to talk to and a genuine personality for sure. Great Job Captain Ricky!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Drew Brenner
    Drew Brenner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    King Mackerel Slaying!

    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore β€’ 3 adults

    Captain Ricky gave us a fantastic experience from first booking to final filleting! Ricky’s communication was great. We chatted throughout the week before to plan our trip and select the best day around the weather. Come charter day, we all met at the dock and were off. Ricky got us a quick stop to catch the poagies we’d need for bait then hit the first spot. We caught a bonita and a nice barracuda, but we were hunting down Kingfish, so a change was needed. hut a couple other spots before landing in a big school of kingfish and the day was roaring. With four fishers rotating we had multiple doubles and kept Ricky busy! We landed 8 more kingfish, keeping one smaller one to eat. Our largest was pushing 30lbs with most in thr 20-25lb range. Ricky is a great guy and we all hit it off from the start. Great conversation between fish about hunting, fishing, dirtbikes and everything in between. We all had prior experience with charters and agreed this was by far thr beat experience we’ve had. We are all ready planning our next trip to St Augustine and will be chartering again with Ricky to target the Spring Mahi and try to get a Wahoo trip as well. He is the Wahoo master. You absolutely cant go wrong planning a day with Ricky and Seaco.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Lucas Pillsbury
    Lucas Pillsbury
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore β€’ 6 adults

    we caught king mackerel,red snapper, and a few others. the captain was very knowledgeable very friendly. we had a great time. i would highly recommend this trip to anyone. we had a variety of ages on the boat and it was great for everyone. Anyone who books this trip just get ready to have fun and get ready to catch fish. all you need is some water some food and sunscreen the captain takes care of everything else.

  • Joseph Nounou
    Joseph Nounou
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain Rick

    8 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore β€’ 4 adults β€’ 1 child

    Captain Ricky kept us informed about the weather as the trip approached and called us the night before to let us know we were good to go. The trip was fantastic and we caught at least 20 fish. Captain Rick was super helpful and knowledgeable. He did a great job cleaning the fish and making sure we had a great time.

    Reported catch:
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Gag Grouper
  • Keith Reardon
    Keith Reardon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain and Great Trip!!!

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore & Offshore β€’ 4 adults β€’ 2 children

    Captain Rick was a joy to fish with. He was very patient with our 11 year old boys. He spent extra time teaching them different fishing techniques. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to catch fish.

Real catches shared by our community

  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Young angler poses with an adult beside a large red snapper on the center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Nathan J.
    Nathan J.
    My Dad and I took 4 young kids on an 8 hr offshore trip. Captain Ricky called me the day before to get an idea of our expectatioms and previous experience. This told me alot about his business right off the bat. He was extremely professional and honest about our expectations and we got a plan together. Our trip didn’t start off great as two of the kids got seasick at our first fishing spot. Captain Ricky rolled with it and quickly changed our plan to accommodate for the young kids and keep them happy and having a great time. He put us on some BIG red snapper and all of us had the chance to reel in multiple fish. And even though I booked an 8 hr trip he worked with us and brought us in early when the kids were done without charging me for the full 8 hrs. And best of all, he was just a good dude! Super easy to talk to and a genuine personality for sure. Great Job Captain Ricky!
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Adult angler holding a large silver barracuda aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Drew B.
    Drew B.
    Captain Ricky gave us a fantastic experience from first booking to final filleting! Ricky’s communication was great. We chatted throughout the week before to plan our trip and select the best day around the weather. Come charter day, we all met at the dock and were off. Ricky got us a quick stop to catch the poagies we’d need for bait then hit the first spot. We caught a bonita and a nice barracuda, but we were hunting down Kingfish, so a change was needed. hut a couple other spots before landing in a big school of kingfish and the day was roaring. With four fishers rotating we had multiple doubles and kept Ricky busy! We landed 8 more kingfish, keeping one smaller one to eat. Our largest was pushing 30lbs with most in thr 20-25lb range. Ricky is a great guy and we all hit it off from the start. Great conversation between fish about hunting, fishing, dirtbikes and everything in between. We all had prior experience with charters and agreed this was by far thr beat experience we’ve had. We are all ready planning our next trip to St Augustine and will be chartering again with Ricky to target the Spring Mahi and try to get a Wahoo trip as well. He is the Wahoo master. You absolutely cant go wrong planning a day with Ricky and Seaco.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Adult angler holding a large red snapper aboard a fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Lucas P.
    Lucas P.
    we caught king mackerel,red snapper, and a few others. the captain was very knowledgeable very friendly. we had a great time. i would highly recommend this trip to anyone. we had a variety of ages on the boat and it was great for everyone. Anyone who books this trip just get ready to have fun and get ready to catch fish. all you need is some water some food and sunscreen the captain takes care of everything else.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    An angler is actively reeling in a majestic Sailfish, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Brad S.
    Brad S.
    awesome fishing trip!! Ricky is very personalable and made sure all family members had a great time
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    A young woman proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Joseph N.
    Joseph N.
    Captain Ricky kept us informed about the weather as the trip approached and called us the night before to let us know we were good to go. The trip was fantastic and we caught at least 20 fish. Captain Rick was super helpful and knowledgeable. He did a great job cleaning the fish and making sure we had a great time.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Peter B.
    Peter B.
    Captain Rick was a great hoast , unfortunately ocean was too rough that day for offshore fishing but we we enjoyed beautiful surroundings of Tolomato river catching some sharks , trout and whiting. can’t wait to get back out there .wondering experience overall , highly recommend , just don’t forget to take the sunscreen!😎
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a clear blue sky and calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Grouper
    Anthony F.
    Anthony F.
    Captain Rick took the time to understand the experience we were after and made it happen! Excellent experience from beginning to end. Beat fishing we’ve had in the area - highky recommend.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    A family enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with a child and an adult actively reeling in a catch in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Brandon L.
    Brandon L.
    Captain Ricky knew where to go to put us on some king mackerel.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Cobia on a fishing boat during a successful offshore trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Chad V.
    Chad V.
    We told Captain Rick what we were hoping to catch and he put us on the fish. It was an amazing day on the water with an amazing captain. Will definitely book with Captain Rick in the future.
  • SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender
    SeaCo Charters – 31' ContenderSt. Augustine, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Brian H.
    Brian H.
    Captain Ricky’s enthusiasm for fishing shines through. He wants you to catch fish and works hard to make it happen. He’s absolutely delivered the two times we’ve fished with him. Highly recommended!

What's biting with SeaCo Charters – 31' Contender in St. Augustine

As the water temperature cools, big Wahoo start to invade the waters offshore from St Augustine. Troll for them at high speed with heavy lures and catch a monster - they can reach over 50 lbs!

Top catches for November