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
(41 reviews)
Steinhatchee
Trips from US $350

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
95%
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Mike C.
Monticello, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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All day trip with captain joe

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on July 5, 2022
Very nice guy and knows where th fish
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Gail G.
Hahira, 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 Captain Joe!

VERIFIED   Full day fishing [6 hours] on June 18, 2022
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William B.
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 March 24, 2022
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Bozeman, Montana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day & half with Capt. Joe Richard

April 6, 2018
Joeโ€ฆ..A few comments on our fishing adventure along the Steinhatchee/Horseshoe Beach coastline: Catching the biggest...
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Len M.
Longwood, Florida
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 September 4, 2021
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