Captain
Richard Surber

Member since January 2020 Palmetto, United States
Background
I grew up on the water in Tierra Verde, Florida. My family operated a bait and tackle shop from the time I was 8 to 18. I built and operated a 28' Shrimp boat. Every weekend involved some form of boating, scuba diving, or fishing. When I was 15, I built a 28′ Shrimp trawler on my own. I have been running boats ever since high school.
Techniques
Free line. bottom fishing, structure, wreck, flats, mangroves. outriggers and downriggers

Hey, I'm Captain Richard Surber

Palmetto, United States
Background
I grew up on the water in Tierra Verde, Florida. My family operated a bait and tackle shop from the time I was 8 to 18. I built and operated a 28' Shrimp boat. Every weekend involved some form of boating, scuba diving, or fishing. When I was 15, I built a 28′ Shrimp trawler on my own. I have been running boats ever since high school.
Techniques
Free line. bottom fishing, structure, wreck, flats, mangroves. outriggers and downriggers

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(26 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $598
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(7 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $399

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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EUGENE R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a great experience Richard was a great captain

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on June 10, 2026
You wonโ€™t be disappointed great captain and I would fish with him again
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Jason E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on June 15, 2025
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George M.
Bradenton, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day in July

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 24, 2021
Iโ€™ve been slacking leaving this review since the trip was 2 days before our summer family vacation and August has gotten...
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Jeff H.
Ashburn, Virginia
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 Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 1, 2022
Captain Rich and his first mate Ray (R & R) were great.ย  High-tech boat with sonar and auto-pilot to sit right on the spots...
Jeff H. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Joshua C.
Kaplan, LA
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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Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on June 29, 2021
Had an awesome day with Capt Richard and Dylan. It was our first time offshore fishing and they made it a memorable trip. We...
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