Captain
Johnny Riggs

Member since October 2016 Punta Gorda, United States
Background
Captain Johnny Riggs is a military veteran with many years of service. He feels lucky to have been born and raised in Punta Gorda, spending his formative years and those that followed fishing these warm waters. In Captain Johnny's words: 'It's home, and the best place to fish ANYWHERE!' Captain Johnny is happy to tailor each and every trip he offers to his customers, and enjoys every minute of guiding.
Techniques
Always depends on the tide and the customer. I love it all.

Hey, I'm Captain Johnny Riggs

Punta Gorda, United States
Background
Captain Johnny Riggs is a military veteran with many years of service. He feels lucky to have been born and raised in Punta Gorda, spending his formative years and those that followed fishing these warm waters. In Captain Johnny's words: 'It's home, and the best place to fish ANYWHERE!' Captain Johnny is happy to tailor each and every trip he offers to his customers, and enjoys every minute of guiding.
Techniques
Always depends on the tide and the customer. I love it all.
65
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 65 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
4 hour trip
Half day trip
Perfect day with Captain Riggs
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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JIM R.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 31, 2026
great personally, patience and great fishing knowledge caught snook
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Ronald B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Flats WEEKEND on March 14, 2026
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Ben E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing without Women

VERIFIED   6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on April 22, 2025
Johnnyโ€™s boat and Equipment were top notch, very knowledgeable. Caught 1st fish 5 minutes into fishing.Really nice guy.....
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William C.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Johnny

VERIFIED   4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on February 20, 2026
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Kris S.
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 Johnny

VERIFIED   6 Hour Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on March 30, 2023
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