Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 329 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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We caught Spanish Mackeral & Shark Limit
Unforgettable Day on the Water with the Shark Whisperer!
Unforgettable Day on the Water with the Shark Whisperer!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Brandon A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Above & Beyond

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on March 24, 2024
Captain Richie created memories for life when he took us out. The ‘shark whisperer’ delivered by helping me catching my...
Brandon A. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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Tim W.
Brighton, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic day of fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on September 12, 2023
Asked captain Russel to take fishing for something besides sharks, since we had done that the previous year.  We got there...
Tim W. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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Tim H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough waters but awesome time!

VERIFIED   5 hour inshore trip on May 8, 2024
Captain Ritchie was awesome.  We had the best time and caught lots of fish.  The seas were rough and he kept us in the moment...
Tim H. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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Austin J.
Butterfield, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4hr morning trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore AM on August 16, 2023
I would highly recommend Captain Ritchie. He made my 3 boys and I feel very safe and comfortable. We all caught a lot of fish...
Austin J. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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Kent G.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Richard

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore PM on July 5, 2024
Kent G. recommends Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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