Captain
Rich Johnson

Member since March 2020 Gulfport, United States
Background
I am a veteran and former paramedic. I started fishing piers and breakwaters in Southern California at the age of 8. At the age of 14 I joined the Sea explorers which turned the ocean and fishing into a real passion. At the age of 16, I started working as a deckhand on boats out of Newport Beach California. That is where the dream of being a charter boat captain began. Currently I fish the offshore waters off Anna Maria Island, St Petersburg, and Clearwater Beach.
Techniques
Trolling, drifting, anchored, live bait, or sight fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Rich Johnson

Gulfport, United States
Background
I am a veteran and former paramedic. I started fishing piers and breakwaters in Southern California at the age of 8. At the age of 14 I joined the Sea explorers which turned the ocean and fishing into a real passion. At the age of 16, I started working as a deckhand on boats out of Newport Beach California. That is where the dream of being a charter boat captain began. Currently I fish the offshore waters off Anna Maria Island, St Petersburg, and Clearwater Beach.
Techniques
Trolling, drifting, anchored, live bait, or sight fishing.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(143 reviews)
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Trips from US $800

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Andrew A.
Broken Bow, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Offshore on July 14, 2023
Great time fishing with these guys they were very knowledgeable about the area and the fish.  Would definitely go again
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Michelle M.
Dallas, NC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Offshore on July 6, 2023
The trip was very relaxing. Our boys had a great time catching all the fish they caught. We will book with Scotty J’s...
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Bojan G.
La Grange, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Rich

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on May 21, 2023
We did 6 hrs trip with Captain Rich. All recommendations for Captain and his boat. Very pleasant morning fishing trip.
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Brian A.
Aitkin, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on April 4, 2023
The weather was perfect. The boat is first class. The captain made the whole experince into a wonderful trip to remember.
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Lori H.
Midland, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Offshore (PM) on April 2, 2023
Great time!  Rich is a professional and knowledgeable captain.  We caught fish and had fun.  It was an amazing day!
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