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.

Captain

My Charter Listing

Russell’s Coastal Fishing

5.0 / 5

(302 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(302 reviews)

Orange Beach • 26 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 302 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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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%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	93%

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Chad C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED NEW 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on March 28, 2024

Chad C.

5.0 / 5

Mar 28, 2024

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Great Trip

VERIFIED NEW

Highly recommend.

Chad C. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2024

Thanks again and I appreciate you as well as the review too. Hope to see you again and have another great time , thanks so much , Capt Ritchie

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on April 8, 2024

Thanks again and I appreciate you as well as the review too. Hope to see you again and have another great time , thanks so much , Capt Ritchie

Captain replied

Brandon E.

Nashville, Tennessee

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

1/2 Day with Capt. Ritchie and Son

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 5, 2023

Brandon E.

Nashville, Tennessee

5.0 / 5

Jun 5, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore

1/2 Day with Capt. Ritchie and Son

VERIFIED

Great day on the water, very caring and thoughtful captain. It was a birthday trip for me that I wanted to do with my family, so it was nice to have Father and Son be our Captain and deck hand. The blue fish and Mackerel where on fire and always a blast to catch! Recommend 100% great family time, will do again!

Great day on the water, very caring and thoughtful captain. It was a birthday trip for me that I wanted to do with my family,...

Brandon E. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 15, 2023

Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you again! Capt Ritchie

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 15, 2023

Thank you for the great review! Hope to see you again!
Capt Ritchie

Captain replied

TAMMY C.

Brazos Bend, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Shark Fishing

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on June 21, 2023

TAMMY C.

Brazos Bend, TX

5.0 / 5

Jun 21, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

Shark Fishing

VERIFIED

Captain Richie was amazing! He was so kind and patient with our 12 year old! He knows his stuff and how to find the fish and sharks! Our grandson had the best day of his life reeling in that Black tip shark! What a wonderful fun day all thanks to Captain! We will definitely do it again!

Captain Richie was amazing! He was so kind and patient with our 12 year old! He knows his stuff and how to find the fish...

TAMMY C. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2023

Thanks for the wonderful review, it appreciate you , Gunner and Mike fishing with me today . I enjoy making memories for all who fish with me while they are vacationing here:) I am so proud of Gunner hanging in with his Blacktip shark today . I truly can tell his passion for fishing . He also has two wonderful grandparents he will always be proud of too:) , Thankyou all once more , Capt Ritchie , the Shark Whisperer

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on June 21, 2023

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Kyle C.

Sherwood, AR

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

4 hr AM Nearshore....Great morning of fishing.

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on August 10, 2023

Kyle C.

Sherwood, AR

5.0 / 5

Aug 10, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM

4 hr AM Nearshore....Great morning of fishing.

VERIFIED

Weather wasn’t the best but we still managed a mess of mackerel and a 10ft 5-600 lb tiger shark. Took two of us to land it. Awesome experience. Captain Richie does a great job. Access to the pier and boat couldn’t be any easier. You park about 20ft from the boat.

Weather wasn’t the best but we still managed a mess of mackerel and a 10ft 5-600 lb tiger shark. Took two of us to land...

Kyle C. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2023

Thx for the kind review! Capt Ritchie , I appreciate you Sara and Max

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2023

Thx for the kind review!
Capt Ritchie , I appreciate you Sara and Max

Captain replied

Ben K.

Hastings, NE

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Unbelievable experience!

VERIFIED 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on August 2, 2023

Ben K.

Hastings, NE

5.0 / 5

Aug 2, 2023

4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM

Unbelievable experience!

VERIFIED

We had an amazing time with Ritchie! We caught our fill of mackerel, Bonita, and then caught an 8 ft hammerhead to end the trip!! We couldn’t have asked for more! Ritchie was fun, great with the kids, and provided memories we will not forget! I cannot recommend him enough!

We had an amazing time with Ritchie! We caught our fill of mackerel, Bonita, and then caught an 8 ft hammerhead to end the...

Ben K. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing

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Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on August 3, 2023

Thanks for the great review Ben! I enjoy taking families like yours fishing and making friends and long time memories for those that vacation here and fish with me .Capt Ritchie , the Shark Whisperer, much appreciated

Richard Russell (The Captain)

Replied on August 3, 2023

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Captain
Richard Russell

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Russell

My Charter Listing

Russell’s Coastal Fishing

Customer reviews

Great Trip

Great Trip

1/2 Day with Capt. Ritchie and Son

1/2 Day with Capt. Ritchie and Son

Shark Fishing

Shark Fishing

4 hr AM Nearshore....Great morning of fishing.

4 hr AM Nearshore....Great morning of fishing.

Unbelievable experience!

Unbelievable experience!

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