Meet Your Captain for the Day
Capt. Rick Hernandez
Capt Rick Hernandez has been fishing for over 50 years. Needless to say, he knows what it takes to make your fishing experience one to remember.
If it’s your first time fishing or you are an experienced angler, visit our what we catch page. But, no fear, I will make sure you have a great time and create memories that will last a lifetime.
“I go the extra mile for our customers. I appreciate them trusting me with their fishing experience.”
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Captain Richard made our day spectacular! It isn’t so much about the equipment, the fish, the boat…of course he has all that exceptional gear. Of course we catch an abundance of fish…that’s why we go there- because he’s an expert at his craft. Moreso; it was the experience that Captain left with us. He truly cared about who we were as people; the experience we had + the memories he helped carve for us. Honest, transparent + a love for connection . Our day was magical, memorable + one of the best days fishing- spending time with Matteo that I have had to this point in life.Thanks Captain. We appreciate you. I look forward to the day our paths intersect again
We had an amazing time. Captain really knew what he was doing and put us on a lot of fish. I would definitely recommend.
Great day fishing with Captain Richard. The Charter started promptly at 7. Captain Richard had us fishing and on to fish right away. We caught well over 50-60 beautiful peacock bass. We each caught a lot of singles. The most fun was when we had multiples on at the same time. Doubles, triples and a quadruple. The captain also has a treasure chest of silly jokes to keep the crew in a good mood. Thank you Captain Richard. By the way, this was our second adventure with #Whatafightfishing this year!
The biggest compliment we can give to Captain Richard Hernandez is that we'll definitely be back! Fantastic day on the water for us and our teen kids -- we even had a quadruple catch, with 4 of us pulling in our own beautiful Peacock bass at once! Captain Richard is fun, patient and knowledgable...the whole package for a great experience.
Captain Richard is awesome. We have had 2 excellent charters with him and would go again! He will get you on the fish and you'll probably catch more fish in 6 hours than you ever have before.
Went in thinking could somebody ever catch so many fish that it gets boring, the answer still is a resounding no. Had a wonderful time the entire time. Would definitely recommend
Capt Richard helped my son, Malik age 9, dream come true. Catching peacock bass. We caught a lot.. multiples and he took the very best pictures … highly recommend!
Can't say enough about positive things about Captain Rick. He is AMAZING. My husband is an avid Bass fisheman in CA, but he has been wanting to catch Peacock Bass for 25 years. This trip did not disappoint. We did a 6-hour charter. I was worried that may be too long for our 8 year old son, but it went by so fast. We all had an incredible time. Captain Rick was phenomenal. Our family had the best time and will carry these memories for a lifetime.
Fished with Capt Rick today as a last minute charter. From start to finish he was the ultimate professional yet fun and entertaining and the fishing was really great. Even though he felt it was a little slow we still caught over 20 fish in 4 hours. With three of us fishing we had 3 peacocks on the line within the 1st 2 minutes of fishing!! Really a great trip and I definitely would recommend him to any angler!!
Without a doubt the absolute best fishing experience I have ever had. The fun, the laughs, and fish was absolute! I will only book with him from now on knowing I will never be disappointed.
What an amazing trip we had so much fun Captain Richard was an amazing captain. Not only does he run a tight ship he’s got good equipment. He is very personable great jokes he is really good about keeping your faith in the water putting you on fish five thumbs up for having X excellent equipment, that’s really important when you go out on charter such a Great Equipment and he has the best.
Incredible time amazing fish caught great time!!! Definitely will be back to Miami for them peacocks!
Thank you, Captain, Rick we’ve been on several fishing trips. This by far was the best , we caught so many fish, not only did we catch a lot of fish. Captain Rick had us laughing. The whole time.. It was an amazing day for just six hours.. we got so many fish. I just stop counting awesome.🙏🏾🤗💙
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, went fishing with my hubbie on the morning half-day trip and caught 40 fish, 4 different species. We thoroughly enjoyed Captain Richard’s expertise and hilarious personality, you will not regret it!
We booked a 4 hour trip with Capt Richard in late June. We had an amazing time! He is a very cool and funny guy, which made the trip that much more enjoyable. We caught fish the whole 4 hours. A bunch of peacock bass, as well as a large clown knife fish! It was a great experience, and would definingly come back with Capt Richard if i am ever in the area again!
As a former Florida fishing guide , I hold other Captains to a higher standard . Capt Rick earned the 5 star rating !! Ready to go with a clean boat , top notch fishing gear, chilled bottled waters , and pre arranged live bait we were ready to launch . Our 4 hour trip was action packed with Peacock bass, large mouth bass and a clown knife fish !! His calm demeanor and friendly attitude made for a fun time ! I will use his services again !
Had the best time fishing with Captain Richard!!! Caught plenty of quality fish. A must do if you’re looking for a Peacock bass fishing trip. You will not be disappointed.
Captain Rick was great. We caught about 40-50 peacock bass both days. It was a nice quiet place without other people fishing. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip and couldn’t have gone with a better guide!
Best time I've ever had fishing. I NEED to come back soon. Capt. Rick was awesome, nice, funny, and all together a great guy. He has an outgoing personality he loves to joke around. He reminds me alot of my dad had a great time. We need to come back again soon.
Honestly the best experience i’ve ever had best fishing experience! Richard hernandez is the best captain definitely try booking with him, he’s funny and super sweet makes you feel comfortable. This fishing trip was so good we got tons of fish and had some good laughs while making memories which makes it even better. If you want to go fishing and get your moneys worth i HIGHLY recommend booking here for the best experience and the best price! be ready to catch some fish. Richard made me and my partner feel safe,comfortable it felt like we were fishing with a friend really happy with my experience definitely booking a night trip when i visit florida again!!
We had a great outing with Captain Rich. He was really flexible with scheduling and he’s a really fun dude to be around. Most importantly, he knew where to go to catch fish! We went there with the primary goal to catch some peacock bass and man did he deliver! We were on a 4 hour excursion and we stopped counting at around 20 Peacock. We also caught some largemouth bass, Mayan cichlid, and catfish. Had one tarpon on but I failed to land it. It was just my 17 year old son and I and we had a blast. Life is all about building memories, and this is a memory that won’t be forgotten. I highly recommend Captain Rich if you’re looking for a fun filled and fish filled outing👍
Great captain, had a blast couldn't keep the fish off the hooks. Never a dull moment. Even when a little slow we created conversation and we’re cracking jokes. Overall a great experience.
Absolutely amazing trip with Capt Rick. We caught well over 80 peacock bass with a few sprinkled in catfish. My son and I can’t wait to come back!!!!! Absolutely 5 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
If you want to get on some peacocks, largemouth, and clown knife fish; Captain Rick Hernandez is your guy! We caught over 30 fish and had great laughs while fishing! Highly recommended and very memorable! Can't wait to book my next trip! THANK YOU again Rick for the laughs and awesome time!!
Captain Richard was awesome! My wife and I both caught our first ever Peacock bass and several big large mouth bass! We had a triple in the first 5 minutes was a beautiful night to be on the water! Can’t wait to go again!
My wife and I had an incredible experience fishing and CATCHING peacock and large mouth bass with Capt Rick. We were wore out cranking in so many fighters. Capt Rick loves showing his guests a great time. He went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied in every way. This was my first time catching a peacock bass. What an amazing species. I kept thinking that I need to get my bass and walleye fishing buddies back in Iowa down here to try it. I will go with Capt Rick again and recommend him to everyone.
I fished many places in the world, I also fished with many guides. Let me tell you, captain Richard is a professional. He knows the waters like the back of his hand and makes sure to put you on fish. You also realize quickly that he loves what he does and he could fish all day! He’s really friendly and makes sure his customers are always satisfied throughout the trip. I booked a 4 hour trip with him and probably landed more than 30 peacocks on that day. Every fish we landed you could feel the excitement on the boat. Not to mention, he’s very well equipped and drives a beautiful boat. This was my first trip with him, definitely not the last. I highly recommend captain Richard, he’s the best guide I had the pleasure of fishing with. I wish there was more than 5 stars!
Captain Rick was great! He was fun and very knowledgeable about all the fish. Would definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking to catch Peacock Bass and a variety of other species. He even managed to make sure my husband got a Peacock Bass on a fly🎣 Thank you!
My wife booked this trip for my sons 11th birthday and let me tell you we absolutely loved it! Richard was very knowledgeable and such a pleasure to fish with. Super nice guy we will definitely be back for more. 3 hr drive or not. Will be recommending this to all my friends. Non stop fishing and we caught so many fish it was unbelievable
It was a great experience. Highly recommended. First time fishing for my boys. Rick is great with kids. Has a lot of patience and knows what they need to keep them engaged. Will surely come back. Don’t hesitate.
I wish I could give more stars, but Google limits me to just 5. Captain Rick took my husband and I on an amazing charter! We were experienced fishermen and we traveled to Miami for a quick getaway, and with his guidance and experience, he put us on the BIG ONES! If you are thinking about booking a trip to catch some NICE peacock bass, this is your sign to book it now! Thank you again Captain Rick! Tight lines!
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