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
Anglers Choice
348
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
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RICHARD R.
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My Charter Listing

Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(348 reviews)
Angler's choice
Orange Beach
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 348 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Caught Fish
September fishing trip
Great Trip!
+647
Angler rating
330
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Shane J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shark onโ€ฆagain!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 25, 2025
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 Russellโ€™s Coastal Fishing
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Vincent O.
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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Great time And Environment

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on May 23, 2025
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...
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Scott B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 4, 2025
Capt. Russel was a professional! He made it fun and kept us on the fish. I strongly recommend that you give him a shot.
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Josh R.
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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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore PM on June 17, 2025
Captain Ritchie truly is the shark whisperer! All 4 of us caught a shark and had a wonderful time!
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Lakin P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big bull shark.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore PM on July 6, 2025
Awesome guy. Put us on a nice bull shark.
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