Captain
Joe Richard

Member since May 2017 Steinhatchee, United States
Background
Captain Joe Richard is a skilled and enthusiastic fishing guide whose articles and photos have been used in fishing magazines since 1977, including Florida Sportsman, where he was also the book editor for 5 of their Sportsman's Best Book Titles. Years ago, he won a dozen offshore Kingfish tournaments and wrote 2 books about it. Capt. Joe has fished the Gulf of Mexico since 1965 and became a licensed fishing guide in 1994. He now specializes in targeting inshore species, such as Seatrout and Redfish using spinning gear, and loves nothing more than guiding small groups towards their personal best. He encourages catch-and-release on the bigger Trout. He often takes out father-and-son teams, fishing buddies and relatives. Capt. Joe invites you to join him on this exclusive adventure and create lasting memories with Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service!
Techniques
Capt. Joe specializes in drift fishing shallow waters, casting artificial baits as well as using live bait for bigger fish and fishing shorelines for Redfish.

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Steinhatchee, United States
Background
Captain Joe Richard is a skilled and enthusiastic fishing guide whose articles and photos have been used in fishing magazines since 1977, including Florida Sportsman, where he was also the book editor for 5 of their Sportsman's Best Book Titles. Years ago, he won a dozen offshore Kingfish tournaments and wrote 2 books about it. Capt. Joe has fished the Gulf of Mexico since 1965 and became a licensed fishing guide in 1994. He now specializes in targeting inshore species, such as Seatrout and Redfish using spinning gear, and loves nothing more than guiding small groups towards their personal best. He encourages catch-and-release on the bigger Trout. He often takes out father-and-son teams, fishing buddies and relatives. Capt. Joe invites you to join him on this exclusive adventure and create lasting memories with Seafavorites Fishing Guide Service!
Techniques
Capt. Joe specializes in drift fishing shallow waters, casting artificial baits as well as using live bait for bigger fish and fishing shorelines for Redfish.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(39 reviews)
Steinhatchee
 Last booking: 14 hours ago
Trips from US $350

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Some nice fish...
Some nice fish...
Aug 27, 2022 Steinhatchee
Had some happy campers on Aug. 27. Redfish were scarce inshore and we caught only one, early in the morning. Eased out a mile off the coast and scratched up some nice trout using artificials, and Karl caught his biggest ever redfish on a white worm. Not sure what that redfish was doing way off the coast, but it was a pretty one. His wife used a cork and bait, and wore out the small sharks, landing 13. And two keeper trout. Several bluefish released. We were fortunate that the only big rain shower stayed further offshore. Gulf was calm, floating seagrass moderate.
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Snook in Cedar Key
Snook in Cedar Key
Aug 31, 2021 Steinhatchee
We've been doing pretty well on redfish, with schools of jack crevalle running by, and they'll hit topwaters, spoons or jigs. In the mornings, some topwater action on trout. We caught a pair of snook, last trip, and those powerful fish were carefully released. I think the season opens for them on Sept. 1. The fall mullet run is due. to kick off any day now, probably with the NE breeze we expect later this week. That should get the predators going after their favorite baitfish.
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Good Redfish Bite
Good Redfish Bite
Feb 18, 2020 Steinhatchee
No charters the past few days, so I coaxed my neighbors out redfishing. Perfect weather, too. The guys lost the first two big redfish, a pulled hook and a broken leader, but we settled down and landed the next six. Two reds were too big to keep, 27.5 and 30 inch reds, and were released. Most reds were upper-slot fish. Also caught a 20-inch trout and a couple of sheepshead. Not bad for a four-hour trip.
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Chilly weather fishing
Chilly weather fishing
Jan 18, 2020 Steinhatchee
We managed to find six keeper-sized redfish and three eating-size black drum, after a chilly morning ride. Also a couple of flounder. Trout have been very scarce. It warmed up at mid-day and the weather was nice. This was before the big cold front hit on Sunday night.
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Record Redfish
Record Redfish
Dec 28, 2019 Steinhatchee
A lady angler caught this 40-plus inch redfish today from my boat, on a light trout rod with 12-pound line, quite a battle. This redfish was the biggest we've ever seen in these shallow waters. Dutifully released. We also had 10 flounder, 10 other redfish, and four keeper trout. Quite a day.
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Fast Trout Bite
Fast Trout Bite
Dec 15, 2019 Steinhatchee
The tide was very low in the morning and boats had to stay offshore to run the coastline. We found a school of trout, anchored up and caught three limits while sitting in the same spot. Here are some of the first fish before limiting out. The morning boat ride was chilly, but the afternoon turned out perfect. These guys really got into the fishing, even boating their own fish with the landing net. Great trip.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Father & Son Time
Father & Son Time
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Appropriate for children
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Ray H.
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Great day

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 3, 2024
Capt Joe Went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing day!
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Father & Son Time

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on April 27, 2024
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. We caught trout, sharks, my son fought a huge stingray and he...
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Rena S.
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Fantastic gift idea!

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on November 9, 2023
This trip was a gift for my dadโ€™s 85th birthday.We enjoyed a wonderful day of fishing with Capt. Joe. He was very attentive...
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Daryl G.
Old Town, FL
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Good day on the water

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on March 23, 2023
Being new to the area I booked Capt Joe to learn the area. Capt Joe was great about exposing the area and full of helpful advise....
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Dwight C.
Jacksonville, Florida
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Day trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on May 6, 2023
Had a great day of fishing! Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and helpful in our quest for fish! Had a great day on the water!...
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