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
(24 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 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
May fishing trip
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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
87%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Lj H.
Ruskin, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 10, 2020
Unable to upload the rest of pictures but had a great time
Lj H. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 25' Robalo
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Michael H.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
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 June 22, 2020
Michael H. recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Lehigh Acres, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Richard

Full Day Nearshore Trip on April 26, 2019
I have been fishing with Richard a few time now always have a great time,
FishingBooker Member recommends Down2Fish Charters โ€“ 30' Robalo
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Derrick S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   November 25, 2022
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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DANIELLE l.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 18, 2021
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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