Captain
Rick Barry

Member since October 2020 Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Rick's a third-generation Florida Keys native and he has been fishing there for 30 years. He has a USCG 100-ton Master's license with Sailing Endorsement and he's a PADI scuba dive Master.He learned to fish the keys waters from his grandfather,who was a well-known backcountry fishing guide/offshore charter fishing captain. His life-long passion for the marine environment led him to become a fishing guide.He’s also a avid scuba diver, free diver, spear fisherman, windsurfer and Kiteboarder.
Techniques
Captain Rick will travel inshore, to the backcountry, and to Everglades, and will fish with light tackle for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout.and much more.

Hey, I'm Captain Rick Barry

Key Largo, United States
Background
Captain Rick's a third-generation Florida Keys native and he has been fishing there for 30 years. He has a USCG 100-ton Master's license with Sailing Endorsement and he's a PADI scuba dive Master.He learned to fish the keys waters from his grandfather,who was a well-known backcountry fishing guide/offshore charter fishing captain. His life-long passion for the marine environment led him to become a fishing guide.He’s also a avid scuba diver, free diver, spear fisherman, windsurfer and Kiteboarder.
Techniques
Captain Rick will travel inshore, to the backcountry, and to Everglades, and will fish with light tackle for Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Trout.and much more.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(27 reviews)
Key Largo
Trips from US $600
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Key Largo
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 29 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jason P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 30, 2024
Captain Rick could not have been a nicer guy. He communicated well prior to trip. When we met him at the dock he was prepared...
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Dean R.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Half Day PM Trip on May 3, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Rick. He adjusted the fishing time for us to see the sunset. While on the water, he did a...
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Toubee L.
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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Great Captain and trip!

VERIFIED   2 1/2 Hour Trip โ€“ Patch Reef on February 2, 2025
Had a short trip to the keys and this was our first charter we have ever had. Our first experience with captain Rick was nothing...
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Arnie L.
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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Great time on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Patch Reef on June 8, 2025
Had an awesome time fishing and learning about the area! Great boat and captain would highly recommend!
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Timon A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5 stars.

VERIFIED   2.5 Hour AM Trip on April 26, 2025
Rick was great w. my 5 yo who was on his first ever fishing trip.ย  Made sure we caught small ones for him right off the bat...
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