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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Noel E.
Tallahassee, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 9, 2019
Captain Joe was a delight to fish with.ย  He was patient, extremely knowledgeable, and willing.ย  We actually had to tell him...
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Phillip S.
Macon, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Eight hour trip with Capt. Joe Richard.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 14, 2018
Captain Joe put us on fish all day. Caught speckled trout, redfish, sea bass and cobia on an East wind day.ย  Drifted over...
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Lake City, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with capt Joe

Full Day Trip on April 27, 2018
The wife and I realy enjoyed fishing with captain Joe,great southern hospitality and knowes where the fish are and what it...
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Mark C.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day

Full Day Trip on April 2, 2019
Great fishing , guy knows where to catch fish
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Howard S.
Plainfield, NJ
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day fishing with Capt Joe.

Full Day Trip on February 18, 2019
Another great day of fishing with Seafavorites Charter,ย  We boated 14 red fish, 10 of which were 18โ€ plus.ย  Lost 5 others, Thanks...
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