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Rich Johnson

Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Experience: 7 years

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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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Scotty J's Charters LLC

5.0 / 5

(142 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(142 reviews)

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Gulfport • 30 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 2 days ago

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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Wide variety of Snappers

Jul 14, 2024 Gulfport

Red, Yellowtail, Lane, and large Mangrove Snapper coming hime with us

8 hour trips paying off

Mar 8, 2024 Gulfport

Deeper water trips paying off nicely for Red Grouper and Lane snappers

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!

Deep water paying off

Aug 12, 2023 Gulfport

Back to back deep water paying off jicely for Scotty J’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.

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.

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 142 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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4 stars		4
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	99%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

Appropriate for children
	99%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	91%

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Andrew B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 28, 2024

Andrew B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 28, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Great trip

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It was a great trip. No complaints at all.

Andrew B. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC

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Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 11, 2024

Ty for booking guys.

Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 11, 2024

Ty for booking guys.

Captain replied

Shawn P.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Rich and Scotty are awesome.

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 24, 2024

Shawn P.

4.7 / 5

Jun 24, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Rich and Scotty are awesome.

VERIFIED

Great conversations with both Captain and mate. Had a blast, even if we didn’t catch a lot of fish. We will definitely be back.

Great conversations with both Captain and mate. Had a blast, even if we didn’t catch a lot of fish. We will definitely be...

Shawn P. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC

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Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2024

Thanks for coming out guys. Please look at the deeper water trip when you guys come out year. I’ve attached a couple pics from trips we had out recently, the last pic being yesterday. It’s a much different trip. Was glad we could get you guys a good dinner though. Hope to see ya guys soon.

Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2024

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BRIAN S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Rich

VERIFIED 12 Hour – Offshore on July 13, 2024

BRIAN S.

5.0 / 5

Jul 13, 2024

12 Hour – Offshore

Fishing with Rich

VERIFIED

BRIAN S. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC

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Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2024

Thanks for coming out guys!!

Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2024

Thanks for coming out guys!!

Captain replied

Thomas C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Rich

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on March 12, 2023

Thomas C.

5.0 / 5

Mar 12, 2023

6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)

Fishing with Rich

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Thomas C. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC

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Thomas C. recommends Scotty J's Charters LLC

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Steven D.

Tampa, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best Fishing Guide in the Business

VERIFIED 6 Hour – Offshore (PM) on March 22, 2023

Steven D.

Tampa, Florida

5.0 / 5

Mar 22, 2023

6 Hour – Offshore (PM)

Best Fishing Guide in the Business

VERIFIED

This was an amazing trip for our family. And the highlight to our vacation! CPT Rich is the BEST!!!!, We made memories that will last a lifetime. It was non-stop action from the time we wet the first line. His knowledge and professionalism were on point and more than I ever expected. He took the time to explain everything to us and is very good with kids.We felt welcomed from the start and had a wonderful time. He is a great people person and really cares about the service he provides. We will... More

This was an amazing trip for our family. And the highlight to our vacation! CPT Rich is the BEST!!!!, We made memories that...

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Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2023

Thanks for coming out and for the great review. Looking forward to having you guys back on the water again.

Rich Johnson (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2023

Thanks for coming out and for the great review. Looking forward to having you guys back on the water again.

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