Captain
Brian Riley

Member since December 2021 Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Brian has been fishing the Tarpon Springs area for more than two decades. As a carpenter, he didn't have a traditional work schedule, so he would find himself on the water three to five times a week, many times staying out from before sunrise to nearly sunset. After getting older, he decided to get his captain's license so that he can share his love of fishing and the water with others.
Techniques
Captain Brian uses spinning reels and a combination of live bait and lures, depending on what you're targeting and the conditions.

Hey, I'm Captain Brian Riley

Holiday, United States
Background
Captain Brian has been fishing the Tarpon Springs area for more than two decades. As a carpenter, he didn't have a traditional work schedule, so he would find himself on the water three to five times a week, many times staying out from before sunrise to nearly sunset. After getting older, he decided to get his captain's license so that he can share his love of fishing and the water with others.
Techniques
Captain Brian uses spinning reels and a combination of live bait and lures, depending on what you're targeting and the conditions.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(44 reviews)
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Trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Caught some nice redfish and a drum
Caught some nice redfish and a drum
Caught some nice redfish and a drum
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Robert F.
Ormond Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome 3/4 Inshore day trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on July 5, 2022
Captain Brian was awesome! I originally booked his offshore grouper trip, Captain Brian immediately reached out to me letting...
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Aaron W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing - 1:00 PM on January 2, 2025
Caught plenty of fish in the dead of winter. Captain knew his stuff and was a great guy. Will go with him again.
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Jerry J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on February 21, 2024
Captain Brian made sure we had an awesome trip. The weather was not the best but Brian kept us on fish. He explained the fishing...
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Anthony J.
McDonough, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on June 4, 2022
Brian Is an excellent guide, knows the area and where the fish are. Even with post frontal conditions from a tropical storm...
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Will M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big tarpon, big trout, good time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Fishing on March 14, 2024
Captain Brian was great! Put us on the fish when other captains werenโ€™t having luck. Very entertaining and fun guy. Provided...
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