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
4.8 / 5
(37 reviews)
Steinhatchee
trips from US $350

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
95%
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Dan D.
Valdosta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Karl S.
Palm Beach Shores, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Steinhatchee Fishing

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on August 27, 2022
Captain Joe is the best!ย  He put us on all kinds of fish - especially Redfish and Trout!ย  We canโ€™t wait to go back and...
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Lou B.
Oakland, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip with joe!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 26, 2019
Lou and I wanted to fish shallow coastal water grass. I find it way more interesting then deep sea fishing. Neither of us really...
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Barbara W.
Archer, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Day with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on September 29, 2021
Great day on the Gulf with Captain Joe - caught fish all day and saw sea turtles, big sharks and had a fantastic time.ย  Joe...
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