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Richard Russell

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 38 years

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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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RICHARD R.

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Russell’s Coastal Fishing

4.9 / 5

(346 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(346 reviews)

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Orange Beach • 26 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 4 days ago

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Trips from US $500

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We caught Mackerel and Bluefish today as

Jun 28, 2025 Orange Beach

Trollled and caught soanish and blue fish amd later a Hammerhead Shark

Mary , Matt, Martha , Bob, Harrison and

Oct 12, 2024 Orange Beach

Sharks were caught by the children , McClain with a blacknose shark and Harrison with a Hammerhead

The pinson family from Tenessee fushed w

Oct 9, 2024 Orange Beach

Small Mangrove Snapper and flounder . Caught a bluefish and a good sized Sting Ray with the Pinsin family . Trash fish like pinfish were eating our menhadens heads off so jeeping bait in the water for a redfish or other fish was quite difficult . The tide was very fast outgoing today . I enjoyed the Pinsin family anf hope they cone back when the fish are biting much better

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 346 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		328
4 stars		11
3 stars		0
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	94%

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Nick G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Inshore/Nearshore

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 27, 2025

Nick G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 27, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM

Inshore/Nearshore

VERIFIED

Capt. Ritchie was very communicative and accommodating. We caught a good amount of target fish and we even hooked a Hammerhead shark. Great experience.

Capt. Ritchie was very communicative and accommodating. We caught a good amount of target fish and we even hooked a Hammerhead...

Nick G. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 28, 2025

Thanks again , I enjoyed having you and the rest of the family . I hope the fish we caught together makes a great meal plus the Hammerhead a memorable moment for the vacation

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 28, 2025

Thanks again , I enjoyed having you and the rest of the family . I hope the fish we caught together makes a great meal plus the Hammerhead a memorable moment for the vacation

Captain replied

Shane J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Shark on…again!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 25, 2025

Shane J.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

Shark on…again!

VERIFIED

This was our second trip with Captain Richy. We got another solid mess of mackerel and a female black tip. It was a great day on the water!

This was our second trip with Captain Richy. We got another solid mess of mackerel and a female black tip. It was a great day...

Shane J. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Thank you for the nice review! Had a great time with you guys and look forward to seeing you again! Capt Ritchie

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Thank you for the nice review! Had a great time with you guys and look forward to seeing you again!
Capt Ritchie

Captain replied

Vincent O.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time And Environment

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on May 23, 2025

Vincent O.

5.0 / 5

May 23, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Great time And Environment

VERIFIED

Captain was great the whole way, put us where the fish are and we caught what we intended to when we head out. I would definitely book again

Captain was great the whole way, put us where the fish are and we caught what we intended to when we head out. I would definitely...

Vincent O. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on May 23, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review! Please come again!!! Capt Ritchie

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on May 23, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind review! Please come again!!! Capt Ritchie

Captain replied

Scott B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 4, 2025

Scott B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 4, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Great time!

VERIFIED

Capt. Russel was a professional! He made it fun and kept us on the fish. I strongly recommend that you give him a shot.

Scott B. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2025

It was a pleasure and honor to have taking these two fishing . Hopefully we get even with that shark next time

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2025

It was a pleasure and honor to have taking these two fishing . Hopefully we get even with that shark next time

Captain replied

Josh R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 17, 2025

Josh R.

5.0 / 5

Jun 17, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain Ritchie truly is the shark whisperer! All 4 of us caught a shark and had a wonderful time!

Josh R. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! Capt Ritchie

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2025

Thank you so much for the kind words! Capt Ritchie

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