Southbound Sport Fishing

Captain Rich and Dave were fantastic with our group. We used the boat to spread my moms ashes in the harbour and they were amazing. Very knowledgeable of the Key West area. They were able to help us plan and orangize this very special moment. the boat was very roomy and comfortable. If these guys were so fantastic with this special ceremony then I am excited to see how they are with their true day job!! We will definitly use their boat for the next time we go down there to fish for the day! more

I charterd the Southbound with Captain Rich and first mate Dave on June 20th. I and 5 of my friends specifically asked for a day of deep sea fishing for big fish, namely shark. The boat was well equipped and the crew knowledgable about how to catch fish. We did have a successful day fishing catching several bonita. Then at our request we moved to deeper water looking of for bigger fish. We were successfull catching a large bull shark and a rare 53 lb cubera snapper. Overall, good fishing. HOWEVER, when i landed a rare large cubera snapper, the first mate and captain took all of the credit when my fish made ""The Key West Citizen"", without a mention of my group that chartered the vessel or that I landed the fish not the captain. Great trip; but the dishonesty afterward makes me question the integrity of the crew and if the mount of my 53 lb cubera snapper and my entry into the key west fish tournament will be overshadowed by that dishonesty. Geoff Springfield, MO more

I've been fishing with Captain Rich every spring and fall for many years, taking 2 or 3 trips each time I am there. I'll be back there in May for another adventure. The boat is comfortable, the equipment well cared for, and the mates, mostly Ben and Eric are helpful, informative, friendly, and hard working. Rich knows his stuff and is always ready with an alternative plan if things slow down. He REALLY wants you to catch fish, and he is super at making that happen! Overall, when I am in Key West I feel like I am one of the Southbound's family. more