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 62 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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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
91%
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Ben E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing without Women

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Kris S.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Barton W.
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 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) on February 20, 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
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4 hour bay trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour FlatsTrip WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) 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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Flats WEEKDAY (Mon-Fri) 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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