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
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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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Daryl G.
Old Town, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good day on the water

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Maart 23, 2023
Being new to the area I booked Capt Joe to learn the area. Capt Joe was great about exposing the area and full of helpful advise....
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Dwight C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Day trip with Captain Joe

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Mei 6, 2023
Had a great day of fishing! Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and helpful in our quest for fish! Had a great day on the water!...
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Josh S.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Small 16ft Skiff but it was perfect for what we wanted

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Maart 12, 2023
Caught a ton of catfish but the trout and redfish we caught where awesome I will definitely be calling Joe my next fishing...
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Dan D.
Valdosta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Full Day of Fishing

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Juli 9, 2022
We were fishing from 8am-3pm. 14 redfish,ย  6 trout and 15 misc. the John boat is small but perfect for getting into the shallows...
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James W.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day with captain Joe.

GECONTROLEERD   Full day fishing [6 hours] on Juni 2, 2022
The trip was great from start to finish. Captain Joe is full of local knowledge, and knows where all the good spots are. We...
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