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
(28 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 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
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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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Arnie L.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time on the water!

VERIFIED   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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Lesley S.
Marshfield, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Rick

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip (PM) on April 15, 2023
โ€œA picture is worth a thousand wordsโ€.ย  I think the pictures of my sons face tells it all. He had an amazing day at sea...
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Lauren P.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   2.5 Hour AM Trip on June 11, 2023
Captain Rick was awesome. We did the 2 hour tour since we have a 3 year old. It was the perfect length and Rick kept my son...
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Terri B.
Ocala, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day foshing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 19, 2023
Capt. Rick was great! From the confirmation phone call to fish cleaning on the rain! We caught quite a few and had a great...
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Marc L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Backcountry Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2023
Rick was a great captain, perfect for families, or anyone looking to fish in calmer waters without going offshore.ย  He was...
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