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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(142 reviews)
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Gulfport
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $800

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 142 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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%
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Kyle M.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Nearshore/Bay (AM) on February 23, 2023
We had an awesome time with Capt. Rich today for a 4 hour inshore trip. Capt Rich is a very personable and knowledgable captain...
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Windy day, but the captain made the best of it!

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Offshore on February 10, 2024
We had an offshore trip booked with Captain Rich.ย  On the day of the charter, the winds were high and offshore conditions...
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David J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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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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