Fishing Charters in Punta Gorda

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Top Species

Atlantic Sailfish

Species Name: Istiophorus Albicans

Habitat: Offshore, Nearshore

Weight: 50 - 142 lbs.

Black Drum

Species Name: Pogonias Cromis

Habitat: Brackish Waters, Onshore

Weight: 15 - 90 lbs.

Blacktip Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Limbatus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Continental Shelves, Insular Shelves

Weight: 100 - 150 lbs.

Bonnethead Shark

Species Name: Sphyrna Tiburo

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 13 - 28 lbs.

Bull Shark

Species Name: Carcharhinus Leucas

Habitat: Warm, Shallow Nearshore, River

Weight: 200 - 500 lbs.

Cobia

Species Name: Rachycentron Canadum

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 10 - 80 lbs.

Crevalle Jack

Species Name: Caranx Hippos

Habitat: River, Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Flats Backcountry, Wreck

Weight: 15 - 60 lbs.

Gag Grouper

Species Name: Mycteroperca Microlepis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef

Weight: 10 - 50 lbs.

Goliath Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Itajara

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Backcountry, Flats, Wreck

Weight: 75 - 150 lbs.

Grey Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Griseus

Habitat: River, Lake, Onshore, Near shore, Reef, Backcountry

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Lemon Shark

Species Name: Negaprion Brevirostris

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Reef, Bay

Weight: 150 - 220 lbs.

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Species Name: Coryphaena Hippurus

Habitat: Offshore

Weight: 15 - 30 lbs.

Mutton Snapper

Species Name: Lutjanus Analis

Habitat: Onshore, Reef, Nearshore, Backcountry

Weight: 5 - 15 lbs.

Permit

Species Name: Trachinotus Falcatus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Offshore, Reefs, Jetties

Weight: 9 - 60 lbs.

Red Grouper

Species Name: Epinephelus Morio

Habitat: Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck, Ocean Floor

Weight: 12 - 25 lbs.

Redfish

Species Name: Sciaenops Ocellatus

Habitat: Onshore, Flats, Backcountry, Nearshore

Weight: 10 - 45 lbs.

Sea Trout

Species Name: Salmo Trutta

Habitat: Inshore, Nearshore, Covered River

Weight: 1 - 6 lbs.

Sheepshead

Species Name: Archosargus Probatocephalus

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

Weight: 1 - 8 lbs.

Smooth Hammerhead

Species Name: Sphyrna Zygaena

Habitat: Inshore, Offshore

Weight: 185 - 880 lbs.

Snook

Species Name: Centropomus Undecimalis

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 12 - 29 lbs.

Tarpon

Species Name: Megalops Atlanticus

Habitat: Inshore, Flats, Backcountry

Weight: 25 - 63 lbs.

Tripletail

Species Name: Lobotes Surinamensis

Habitat: Onshore, Nearshore, Inshore, Estuaries, Bays

Weight: 2 - 20 lbs.

Scott Wilhelm

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Scott Wilhelm

My friends and I had a great time. Capt. Scott knows where the hottest spots are. Will definitely book again!

October 6, 2022

Scott Wilhelm

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Scott Wilhelm

The weather was not cooperating on the day of our trip. Nevertheless, Capt. Scott worked hard to ensure we still had the best time on the waters. We were able to catch fish! Thanks, Capt!

April 13, 2022

Scott Wilhelm

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Scott Wilhelm

It was a fun trip. The captain was able to bag us a lot of fish and at the same time entertain us onboard! We will book again!

January 10, 2022

Scott Wilhelm

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Scott Wilhelm

Booked a family trip and we loved it. Highly recommended! See you next year, Capt. Scott!

December 16, 2021

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Scott Wilhelm

We had such an amazing time yesterday. Ethan knows what he's doing and he took us to some of the wonderful places. I would highly recommend the charter!

December 7, 2021

Johnny Riggs

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Johnny Riggs

You can stop doing your fishing charter research right now.. this is the Captain you want. Captain Johnny Riggs is the best in the business! He grew up fishing these waters, and knows where the fish are. You’re not only going to catch a ton of fish- you’re going to be entertained. Captain Riggs will show you a great time. You will not regret booking with him! Great experience!

March 22, 2021

Johnny Riggs

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Johnny Riggs

Captain Johnny did a great job taking myself out with my boys for a father/son fishing trip. Captain Johnny put us right o the fish although it was hot and the waters were warm. If you are looking for a Captain that knows the waters, clean, professional, and tells you exactly what to expect!! I had such a great time! My boys are already asking when we are going out again with Captain Johnny! Awesome and memorable experience!!

March 21, 2021

Johnny Riggs

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Johnny Riggs

Finding the very best fishing charter it’s hard to do. Our family found the very best one and Captain Johnny Riggs. We had an awesome time fishing with Captain Johnny so great in fact I’ve rebooked with him for an all ladies day out. So whether you’re looking to book for your family, ladies day out, or men’s only; Captain Johnny Riggs Charter, is the only way to go! He’s really knows his waters, we caught shark, tarpon, jack fish, and even catfish. He’s very knowledgeable, professional, and so much fun. It truly was one of the best days my family has had in a very long time. Thank you Captain Johnny for giving my family the best day ever!!!

March 20, 2021

Johnny Riggs

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Johnny Riggs

We recently had an incredible day with Johnny on a 6 hour excursion. He went above and beyond our expectations. He lead us to many fishing spots he found best for that day,catching snapper, snook, tarpon and others in between. He was not only very patient with my young daughter, who had never been salt water fishing, he was fun, extremely professional and clearly determined to put us on the fish. We cannot wait to come back and use Johnny again. You couldn’t ask for a better guide and experience. Highly recommended.

March 19, 2021

Johnny Riggs

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Johnny Riggs

Capt. Johnny was awesome!! We had the best time on the water and his personality and professionalism were top notch! He put us on fish the whole trip and my wife caught her first shark right before we were done! You can’t go wrong with Capt. Johnny cause you will have a great time and “CATCH FISH”!!

March 18, 2021

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