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 61 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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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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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
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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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Marry V. C.
Port Charlotte, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A un-forgettable day with Captain Johnny Riggs!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Flats Trip on March 13, 2020
This by far was the most exciting fishing charter we have ever been on. Can you believe we had 3 people at once catching something....
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Ronald C.
Orlando, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a lifetime!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Flats Trip on July 5, 2019
I recently just came back on vacation from Florida, where I had the luxury of having to fish with the best Captain in the Gulf...
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Stanley S.
Lake Placid, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hr trip with Captain Johnny Riggs

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Flats / Bay on June 13, 2019
My Grandson and I went fishing yesterday, June 13, 2019, with Capt Johnny Riggs in the waters off Punta Gorda, Florida. We...
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