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
(25 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $475
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 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
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Fishing with Richard
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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
92%
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Brett P.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day offshore

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on June 13, 2021
Had an awesome time out on the water, caught at least 20 grouper, got our limit in keepers. Also caught red snapper and several...
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Eric W.
Windermere, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Nearshore Trip on June 27, 2020
I took my 2 boys ages 14 and 17 fishing with Richard and we had an awesome time. We had 2 Mates to help out,ย  all were very...
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Kolby W.
Medway, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience.

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 2, 2021
I highly recommend Captain Richard and first mate Dillion. I had the privilege of going out with my son, brother-in-law and...
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Barbara S.
Monrovia, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great off-shore trip with Captain Richard

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore โ€“ Up to 30 Miles on July 5, 2021
Had a great day off-shore fishing with Captain Richard. He knows where to find fish and how to catch them. The boat and equipment...
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Erika F.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on May 27, 2020
We went on a fishing trip with captain Richard today and had a good time.water tide was up but we still got plenty of fish...
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