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.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
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%
Catch intended fish
89%
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James K.
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Flat's Trip, with Captain Johnny

VERIFIED   4 Hour Flats Trip on June 14, 2023
We got bait first thing in the morning, and were on the fish the whole time, Trout, Snook and Snapper.
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Mark S.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Flats / Bay on April 3, 2023
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Mikaela A.
Bluford, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour bay trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Flats Trip on August 30, 2022
It was a great trip and Captain Johnny knew exactly how and where the fish would be. Almost every cast, we were hooking and...
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Devon R.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Flats / Bay on April 12, 2021
Booked the trip and was greeted by a man who looked like a cross between Mathew McConaughey and a greek god.ย  The legend of...
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Steven F.
University, VA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt Riggs

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Tarpon on June 15, 2022
Had a great time with Capt Johnny Riggs. He put us in position to catch fish consistently all day. He even went out of his...
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