Our family of five wanted a day on the water and to catch some fish. We caught 12-15 Mackerel (I stopped counting after awhile) then Captain Richie changed out the tackle for some shark fishing. Fifteen minutes later it got real. First my son battled for 20 minutes and then passed it off to me. I only lasted 15 minutes, maybe, and had to give it back to him. When the fight was over, 45 minutes later, we had the greatest, up close view of a 13’, 800 pound tiger shark. My arms are still shaking... More

What a great captain, he went above and beyond to make sure we caught a shark! He explained everything very well in the beginning, which was very helpful. He was definitely a family man and you could tell he enjoys doing what he does! We caught a huge nurse shark and black-tip shark with him! As well as we caught mackerel, bluefish, and ladyfish! He gave us an unforgettable experience and we will forever cherish the memories he brought to us! We definitely recommend fishing with Richie.

We had an amazing time fishing with Russell’s Coastal Fishing and Captain Ritchie! Our group—Grandpa, two sons-in-law, and two boys—went out for a 6-hour inshore trip and caught Spanish mackerel and even two sharks within minutes of trying. Captain Ritchie definitely earns the nickname “Shark Whisperer!” He was incredibly personable, fun to be around, and clearly knows his stuff. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and all the gear and bait were provided, which made everything... More

Caught a variety of species before gearing up for some shark fishing. Took a while before they started to bite. All of the sudden we had two sharks hooked at the same time. Great experience. My sons aged 9 & 11 were super excited to see the fight up close. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for some exciting fishing a little closer into the shoreline.

We did an offshore fishing trip with Captain Richie on August 11th.  He was very prompt answering any questions/emails prior to our trip.  We a family of 6—-2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 teenagers.  Everyone on our trip had multiple opportunities to real in a fish.  Captain Richie was knowledgeable and fun to be with.  We were very happy with our experience and definitely recommend Russell’s Coastal fishing to others.  We hope to be back in to Gulf Shores in the future and will definitely... More