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.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Richard

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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(40 reviews)
Steinhatchee
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
Great day
Father & Son Time
Father & Son Time
+72
Angler rating
34
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
95%
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Dwight C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Josh S.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Small 16ft Skiff but it was perfect for what we wanted

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on March 12, 2023
Caught a ton of catfish but the trout and redfish we caught where awesome I will definitely be calling Joe my next fishing...
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Dan D.
Valdosta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 9, 2022
We were fishing from 8am-3pm. 14 redfish,ย  6 trout and 15 misc. the John boat is small but perfect for getting into the shallows...
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James W.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day with captain Joe.

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on June 2, 2022
The trip was great from start to finish. Captain Joe is full of local knowledge, and knows where all the good spots are. We...
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David B.
Auburn, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 3, 2023
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