Captain
Richard Hastings

Member since August 2019 Islamorada, United States
Background
A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
Techniques
Fly fishing. Light tackle spin. Catch and release

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Islamorada, United States
Background
A New Hampshire native originally, Captain Richard spent years fishing the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, even guiding there from 2014 to 2017. He moved down to Florida in 2015 and spent so much time on the productive inshore waters of the Everglades, that he decided to start his own business. A specialist in sight fishing, he loves teaching newcomers the tricks of the trade, and loves nothing more than seeing customers reel in the fish they've always dreamed of.
Techniques
Fly fishing. Light tackle spin. Catch and release
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Captain Rich Hastings

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(74 reviews)
Islamorada
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $600

Captain Rich Hastings

State licensed
Stock Island
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (36)
Top Notch!
My first Tarpon.
Fishing trip in September
+33
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
82%
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Mike R.
Mountain Lakes, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Cap. Rich

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on April 18, 2023
Had a great day on the water. Capt. Rich did his job and put me on fish. Had 2 nice tarpon on but pulled the hook out so I...
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Martin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on March 9, 2024
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Stacie G.
Port Charlotte, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour sight fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 11, 2023
4 hour trip, Captain Rich is so knowledgeable. He made it a fabulous experience,! Thank you! Trip was so worth it.
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Greg C.
Key West, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Rich is a go to

VERIFIED   Full Day 1-2 Guests on March 13, 2023
Went bone fishing for first time ever around Islamorada with Captain Rich had a great day on the water. I learned a lot.
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Kurt V. H.
Parrish, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 1, 2022
Captain Rich and Tito were the best. Seriously stop looking for another charter in the area and book with Rich. We let him...
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