Capt Richard Hernandez
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★★★★★
23 reviews
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CAPT RICHARD
Capt Richard Hernandez is excited for you to join in on the great private peacock bass charters. Capt Richard was born in New York City, and like other moved here many moons ago. He is a veteran and has a CG license Master 100 Ton.
Like many fishing guides, the fishing bug hooked Richard when he was 8 years old. Now in his fifties, his passion for fishing has never been deeper rooted in his daily life. His goal is to make every trip an unforgettable experience for the customer and for most everyone has a great time.
If you have small kids, Capt Richard is the guy for you. His engagement and interest in their success are second to none. Their parents love him as well, he is very easy to get along with and has a ton of laughs.
Capt Richard has access to three private lakes, stocked with peacock bass, clown knife fish, largemouth bass, snook, and even a few tarpons. He provides all the equipment, safety gear, and lifevest even for the kids.
Early mornings as the sun rises is always nice, but because these fish bite all day I offer three different times for your convenience.
He will make sure and teach them all he can to make the trip as successful as it can be! Anyone’s welcome to join the fun!
Capt Richard Hernandez
Species Capt Richard catches
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 18+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 5 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT Richard
Capt Rich
★★★★★
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Me and my father went with Capt Rich and it was a great time, we caught tons of fish, variety of species and Capt Rich was great with telling us information about the fish and the wildlife around, he was really funny also with tons of jokes and very easy to get along with also always baited the lines and gave help wherever asked, would 10/10 recommend going with Capt Rich for a fun time!”
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Colton Thorp
Peacock bass fishing
★★★★★
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Richard was awesome!…could not ask for a better guide…we will be back!”
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Jeff Mcfry
Great time!
★★★★★
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Bad weather day was still a blast. Capt. Rick was great company and we caught 40 + peacocks (one pushing 5lb), several lmb, and a cat. No travel time just fishing. Would recommend Rick to my closest buddies.”
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Scot Lamprecht
Capt Rich
★★★★★
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Me and my father went with Capt Rich and it was a great time, we caught tons of fish, variety of species and Capt Rich was great with telling us information about the fish and the wildlife around, he was really funny also with tons of jokes and very easy to get along with also always baited the lines and gave help wherever asked, would 10/10 recommend going with Capt Rich for a fun time!”
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Colton Thorp
Peacock bass fishing
★★★★★
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Richard was awesome!…could not ask for a better guide…we will be back!”
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Jeff Mcfry
Great time!
★★★★★
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Bad weather day was still a blast. Capt. Rick was great company and we caught 40 + peacocks (one pushing 5lb), several lmb, and a cat. No travel time just fishing. Would recommend Rick to my closest buddies.”
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Scot Lamprecht
Great experience
★★★★★
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We stopped counting after we each had 10 big peacock bass, biggest one for a 4.5 pounds. Most about two 2. The water is crazy clear. You could drop a lure at the edge of a dock and watch the fish come out from underneath the dock after at your bait. Captain Rick awesome. Super friendly very convenient from the time you left the dock to when we returned back to the dock you were fishing the whole time. No travel time involved. You can start fishing the moment you got on the boat. Great time was had.”
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Michael Adams
Great experience!
★★★★★
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My 14 year old son Tyler and I went on a trip with Captain Richard. We were the only ones on a private lake and caught 30+ peacock bass along with some other species as well. Captain Richard was awesome! He’s very knowledgeable about fishing and a great guide whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner. I would highly recommend. Great experience, thank you so much!”
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Jason Nash
Great experience
★★★★★
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Just finished fishing with Captain Richard Hernandez and it was an absolute blast! Awesome guy, very knowledgeable and by the end it was just a couple couple of friends catching giant Florida bass. A must book guide!”
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Manny Miranda
Awesome experience
★★★★★
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Awesome experience, Celebrated my 22nd birthday with him. Highly recommend if you want a action packed day!!”
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Chris Polo
Amazing experience
★★★★★
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Went out with a buddy of mines with Captain Richard Hernandez and showed us a hell of a time. Booked for my 22nd birthday and we caught over 35 fish. Highly recommend his areas!”
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Chris Polo
Great trip with Richard
★★★★★
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Great two days can’t wait to return”
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Gary Kelley
Fishing with Richard
★★★★★
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Great time. Ended up with around 40 fish couldn't have been a better time.”
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Steve Miller
Great trip
★★★★★
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This was as my (Towanda) first time fishing. Sean and I had an AMAZING time. We caught nearly 40 fish! It was the best trip ever!! Captain Rick was extremely informative and very patient. By the time we were done, we felt like we’d known him for years and felt like pros. (Even though Sean is a veteran) We are looking forward to coming back to fish with him again.”
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KingLadybug
Cole Silcox & Colton Lee
★★★★★
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Capt Richard is a great guide. Had Colton and I laughing the whole trip. Comfortable is a good word to use fishing with him. Always had a new rod to grab if you broke off or made a bad cast.. Heck! We didn't even leave the dock and I had caught my bucket list fish. A giant Peacock. He even got me a top water bite. We will be back and next up on the list is the elusive Clown Knife fish. With the fast action and 30-40 Peas caught in our short time together, you will NOT be disappointed. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thanks for the amazing day. Sincerely, Cole Silcox & Colton Lee”
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Cole Silcox
Great experience
★★★★★
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Richard was awesome…slayed Peacock bass all day!”
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Jeff Mcfry
Peacock Bucket List
★★★★★
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If you want to scratch Peacock Bass off your bucket list go with Captain Richard out of Hialeah Florida. We caught over 40 Peacocks and a number of other species including bass, crappie, Mayan Cichlid and one that we couldn’t identify a cross between a Ling and a Bowfin. Oh yes and my fishing buddy had a big snook on but lost him in a dock. Great guide great guy and a great day. On top of that I saved $8,000 because we didn’t have to go to the Amazon to scratch Peacock Bass off my bucket list. Thanks Andy Clements”
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L2777GOandrewc
Fantastic
★★★★★
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What an amazing day. Rich is such a knowledgeable and personable captain. He was great with our kids teaching them but also making sure they had an amazing day fishing on the lake and we caught over 20 fish. Fantastic pictures and memories for a lifetime! Definitely, will do this again with Captain Rich!”
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Marshal Eagle
Google limits me to just 5
★★★★★
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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!”
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Shamlan AlBader
Great time!
★★★★★
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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!”
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shamlan AlBader
all my friends
★★★★★
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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”
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5kovach
Wedding anniversary!!
★★★★★
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If you want a great experience and a guarantee of catching some large fish this is where to go! Whata Fight Fishing showed us a great day and gave us some great pointers on how to catch them. So helpful and made sure we had a baited hook in the water at all times. Thank you Rick for such a great day on our wedding anniversary!!”
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Karla Hayslip
amazing charter!
★★★★★
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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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JessAyyee
Great with kids
★★★★★
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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.”
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Andres Felipe Guzman
my father, son and
★★★★★
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Captain Rick is a true professional who provided first class service! This was the first time my father, son and I went fishing and Captain Rick went above and beyond to ensure our experience was a memorable one. If I could give 6 stars, Whata Fight Fishing is deserving of it.”
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Hector Romani
WHATAFIGHT Fishing
★★★★★
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I was looking for a place to take my son in law out fishing for his first time. I stumbled across WHATAFIGHT Fishing and Captain Richard. What a find this was. I never heard of a place that will guarantee that you catch a fish. Captain Richard is a true professional that loves the sport and knows how to take care of his customers. We caught so many Peacocks that we lost count. Looking forward to the next trip. Give him a call, you will not be disappointed!”
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Jim Scribner
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