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, Verenigde Staten
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

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (79)
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Beoordeling van Vissers
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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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James C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great Guide

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Oktober 17, 2025
Guide knew the area very well. Good equipment, made sure he put us on the Fish. one of the best guided trips we have ever had....
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Terry B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Juni 4, 2025
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Fred D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Father & Son Time

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on April 27, 2024
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and knows what he is doing. We caught trout, sharks, my son fought a huge stingray and he...
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Rena S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic gift idea!

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on November 9, 2023
This trip was a gift for my dadโ€™s 85th birthday.We enjoyed a wonderful day of fishing with Capt. Joe. He was very attentive...
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Ray H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Juli 3, 2024
Capt Joe Went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing day!
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