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.
Anglers Choice
143
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Scotty J's Charters LLC

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(143 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulfport
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Wide variety of Snappers
Wide variety of Snappers
Jul 14, 2024 Gulfport
Red, Yellowtail, Lane, and large Mangrove Snapper coming hime with us
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8 hour trips paying off
8 hour trips paying off
Mar 8, 2024 Gulfport
Deeper water trips paying off nicely for Red Grouper and Lane snappers
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Spring is getting closer
Spring is getting closer
Feb 3, 2024 Gulfport
Spring time conditions are rapidly approaching and calmer seas ahead!. Red Grouper are primary target inside of 20 fathoms right now. After getting your limit, we start looking for mangrove and lane snapper to finish up your trip!
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Deep water paying off
Deep water paying off
Aug 12, 2023 Gulfport
Back to back deep water paying off jicely for Scotty Jโ€™s. Lots of large trigger and porgys along with some very nice Amberjacks and Dolphin are coming over the side. Fiahing depths between 130 and 170 feet. Trips do require a 10 or 12hr trip. Its a long day but the pay off has been worth it.
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Deep water still paying off
Deep water still paying off
Jul 1, 2023 Gulfport
Waters temps are up to 84 degrees now and summer is in full swing. Larger fish are pushing out to deeper. Our 8 10 and 12 hr fish are producing some great catches. 6 hr trips will still produce fish but will have to fish through the by catch for thoae nice keepers.
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American Red Snapper.
American Red Snapper.
May 23, 2023 Gulfport
10 and 12 hour trips are the way to go for the American Red Snapper opening June 1st, 2023. Fish are currently being caught in 120ft or deeper. Cut bait with 3-0 or 4-0 hook with 40lb fluorocarbon leader paying off nicely.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 143 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great Captain
Great Captain
Absolutely incredible trip
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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
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Katie M.
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Fishing with Rich

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore (PM) on October 16, 2021
Katie M. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC
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Gary K.
Winter Springs, FL
Excellent
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Her First Keeper Ever , First time on the ocean ever

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore/Bay (AM) on September 21, 2021
Gary K. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC
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Craig L.
Lenexa, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Captain Rich from Scotty J's Charters. My wife was very apprehensive about taking this excursion but it didn't take Captain Rich long to make her feel safe. She ended up having a great time and she even caught fish. I had a great day from

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on August 12, 2021
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Becky L.
Worthington, IA
Excellent
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Fishing with Rich

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore/Bay (AM) on February 26, 2021
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April H.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
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1/2 day trip with Capt Rich

4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore/Bay (AM) on June 16, 2020
We did our first charter today, 1/2 day. And wow!!! Capt Rich was nothing less than AMAZING!! A great time and experience had...
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