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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5.0 / 5
(143 reviews)
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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
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David J.
Excellent
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Fabolous Fishing Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Offshore on May 27, 2024
A fantastic trip, caught a range of fish, Captain and Mate were fantastic, moving us around up to 55 miles of coast to go to...
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Christopher M.
Excellent
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Great afternoon on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Offshore (PM) on December 9, 2023
Captain Rich took us 26 miles out, put us on some snapper right away. We landed a ton of small guys, and had action on some...
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Erin C.
Murphysboro, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on May 16, 2023
Awesome day captain rich was like fishingwith a buddy. Informative, very helpful, and VERY patient. I say patient because he...
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Bruce M.
Amesbury, MA
Excellent
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Perfect 1/2 Day Near Shore Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore/Bay (AM) on March 3, 2022
First and foremost Captain Rich was awesome.ย  Very knowledgeable, personable and accommodating.ย  He made sure my wife and...
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Dan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on April 19, 2024
Had a group of 5 for a bachelor party and we were not disappointed! Captain was very personable and had great knowledge of...
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