Capt. Rich Hastings

Floyd 8wt poling skiff with Capt. Richard Hastings III

At a glance

What is Capt. Rich Hastings?

Capt. Richard Hastings loves sight fishing the flats from Flamingo down to Key West, guiding all across the Florida Keys. He specializes in light spinning tackle and fly-fishing, targeting tarpon, bonefish, permit, snook and redfish.

Boat

Floyd 8wt poling skiff

Captain

Capt. Richard Hastings III

Guests

1–2 anglers

Trips

Fly and light-tackle flats fishing: bonefish, permit, tarpon

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Trips & rates

Pick your trip

Published rates from Capt. Rich Hastings. Confirm the price when you book.

Half Day (morning, 7:00am)
4 hours
$600
July 1 – March 31
Half Day (afternoon, 12:00pm)
4 hours
$600
July 1 – March 31
Sunset Bonefish & Permit (5:00pm)
4 hours
$600
April 1 – November 1
Full Day
8 hours
$1,000
1–2 anglers

Deposits are non-refundable.

Call (305) 664-8070 to Book

Plan your trip

What’s included and what to bring

Included with Capt. Rich Hastings

Rods, reels and tackle
Fly fishing equipment
Live bait, prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning and filleting
Fishing license
Everglades National Park permit

What to bring

Sunscreen (reef-safe)
Polarized sunglasses
A hat
Light, breathable clothing (long sleeves help with sun)
Non-slip shoes or sandals
A light rain jacket or windbreaker
Seasickness medication if you need it
Snacks or lunch
A towel

Nice to have

Phone or camera in a waterproof case
A cooler in your car to take your cleaned catch home
An extra layer for early mornings

Captain Richard Hastings III Fishing Charter

The boat

The Floyd Skiff 8wt: a 17′6″ poling skiff

Ride out in comfort aboard the Floyd Skiff 8wt flats boat, which seats two anglers per trip. She is a 17′6″ poling skiff with a 7″ draft, which takes Capt. Rich and up to two anglers onto the flats.

Who you’ll fish with

Meet your captain

Capt. Richard Hastings III

Floyd 8wt poling skiff

Capt. Rich guided fly-fishing charters on the Colorado River before moving to the Florida Keys to fish for a living, his dream job. Three years of guiding these flats have taught him exactly where to put you on the fish.

Capt. Rich provides the required Everglades National Park permit. For fly fishing in Islamorada, Robbie’s is the place to start.

On the water