Captain
Richard Russell

Member since September 2016 Orange Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ritchie (a.k.a. “The Shark Whisperer”) is a veteran fisherman who has been serving the Gulf Coast with his fishing guide skills for over 30 years.  He provides fish cleaning for free and provides great customer service to all his clients. A native of Alabama's Gulf Coast, he has fished all of his life and specializes in catching Sharks, as well as many other species.
Techniques
Inshore/Nearshore fishing, shark fishing specialty but enjoy all kinds of fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Russell

Orange Beach, United States
Background
Captain Ritchie (a.k.a. “The Shark Whisperer”) is a veteran fisherman who has been serving the Gulf Coast with his fishing guide skills for over 30 years.  He provides fish cleaning for free and provides great customer service to all his clients. A native of Alabama's Gulf Coast, he has fished all of his life and specializes in catching Sharks, as well as many other species.
Techniques
Inshore/Nearshore fishing, shark fishing specialty but enjoy all kinds of fishing
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(301 reviews)
Orange Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 301 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ritchie gets you on the fish
Captain Ritchie gets you on the fish
Captain Ritchie gets you on the fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Brent B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ritchie gets you on the fish

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hour inshore trip on April 5, 2024
Great experience from beginning to end. It was just me and my 10 year old daughter. It was a short ride out to the fishing...
Brent B. recommends Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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Brandon A.
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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Above & Beyond

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore PM on March 24, 2024
Captain Richie created memories for life when he took us out. The โ€˜shark whispererโ€™ delivered by helping me catching my...
Brandon A. recommends Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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Jason K.
Plano, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Birthday Trip with Captain Ritchie!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on August 1, 2023
We took our brother in law out for his 40th birthday, and he wanted to go for something really cool. After getting enough mackerel...
Jason K. recommends Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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Zachary C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on July 28, 2023
Zachary C. recommends Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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Joe D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 6, 2023
Joe D. recommends Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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