Big Buford Sportfishing Customer Reviews

Name: Big Buford Sportfishing
Brand: Big Buford Sportfishing
Rating: 5 (15 reviews)

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Captain Ricky consistently delivers exceptional fishing results, with customers catching impressive varieties including mahi mahi, mutton snapper, tuna, amberjack, yellow jack, kingfish, and yellowtail mangrove. His expertise shines through his ability to find productive spots and keep clients on fish throughout their trips, even during challenging conditions like rain and aggressive shark activity. Ricky demonstrates remarkable skill in adapting to changing conditions, constantly switching spots to maximize success. Ricky creates memorable experiences for anglers of all ages, showing particular patience when teaching young fishermen throughout the day. Customers appreciate his friendly, accommodating approach and clear instructions that help them make the most of every fishing opportunity. His crew members like Ali and Chad consistently earn praise for their professionalism and support, creating an atmosphere where families and experienced anglers alike have fantastic adventures on well-maintained boats.

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Mahi Mahi

Mutton Snapper

Tuna

Amberjack

Teaching

Family Friendly

Accommodating Crew

Productive Spots

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Three children displaying freshly caught grey snapper and other fish species on fishing boat at marina

Fresh caught red snapper fish displayed on cleaning table at marina dock with boats in background

Fresh caught grey snapper lined up on boat dock after successful fishing trip

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Randy J

May 9, 2026

Trip - on May 9, 2026

Captain Ricky and 1st mate Ali were great and attentive. Excellent knowledge from catching the bait fish to where the mahi-mahi and tuna were. Great day of not only fishing but a great day of catching. A+A+ A+ Highly Recommended !!! No disappointments here.

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Marisa Geary

April 11, 2026

Trip - on April 11, 2026

We had an amazing experience with Big Buford Fishing Charters! Captain Ricky is absolutely the best. If you want to catch fish, this is the charter to book. Ricky is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and makes the entire trip fun and successful every time. We are always impressed with how productive our trips are with him. I highly recommend Big Buford Fishing Charters and Captain Ricky — you won’t be disappointed!

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Jon Sterling

January 17, 2026

Trip - on January 17, 2026

Capt Rick took us out fishing for a half day charter and we had non stop fishing! He was a great captain strongly recommended him for a charter! Will be booking again!

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Erik Pavao

January 4, 2026

Trip - Half Day Reef And Wreck Fishing Charter On Riviera Beach on January 4, 2026

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Took some young kids out and they had us on fish immediately. We had a blast. Crew was awesome, boat was perfect. Couldn’t ask for a better trip.

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Dan Napleton

January 3, 2026

Trip - Half Day Grouper And Snapper Fishing Charter On Riviera Beach on January 3, 2026

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We went fishing with three adults and two young anglers, 6 and 8. Captain Ricky was punctual and well-prepared, and we quickly identified a great game plan to target eater snappers primarily to get have good catching activity... and catch we did. We got probably 75+ fish and kept the best sized fish, 19 in total. The technique was manageable for non-anglers and really entertaining and fun. We counted at least 8 species and later, after Captain Ricky filleted all the fish for us, had plenty for tacos and ceviche for lunch and some for the freezer. This is the most catching we have ever done on a charter and we’ve been on a bunch. We will definitely reach out to Captain Ricky again next time we are in town.

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Jeff M

September 6, 2025

Trip - Half Day Reef And Wreck Fishing Charter On Riviera Beach on September 6, 2025

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Captain Ricky and Ali did an incredible job and we caught a ton of fish, just on a half day trip! Will definitely be booking future trips and would highly recommend them!

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Felix R

June 6, 2025

Trip - Half Day Reef And Wreck Fishing Charter On Riviera Beach on June 6, 2025

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

We enjoyed our trip with this amazing captain who really knows the area and how to hook on to plenty of fish

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Dan H

January 21, 2025

Trip - on January 21, 2025

We had an awesome trip—even went out despite the rain! I brought my 10-year-old son, and he had a blast. Ricky was great with him, teaching him throughout the day. We were on fish the whole time, though we had to keep switching spots to dodge the sharks—which, honestly, was nearly impossible. Still, Ricky did everything he could. We landed a bunch of fish, and we probably would've had double if it weren’t for the sharks. Every time we reeled in, they were right there trying to snatch the catch. We lost count after getting bit off more than 20 times! Watching a pack of 2 to 6 huge bull sharks charging in was wild. If you go, just make sure to follow Ricky’s instructions—and reel fast!

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Chad R

July 3, 2023

Trip - on July 3, 2023

Incredibly thrilling. The surge of adrenaline from cranking the reel was fantastic.

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Tony Z

June 23, 2023

Trip - on June 23, 2023

An outstanding journey, with fish caught on every drift.

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Lauren Neibauer

May 10, 2023

Trip - on May 10, 2023

If you’re looking for a good time with good people and you want to catch a lot of fish, look no further. Ricky and Chad were amazing. My boyfriend and I had a great time and caught a lot of fish (amberjack, yellow jack, mahi & snapper). Highly highly recommend doing a full day of fishing with the full 8 hours.

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Kaylee Marie

February 24, 2023

Trip - on February 24, 2023

Captain Ricky was great! Went out with my family and caught a lot of yellow tail mangrove, kingfish and snapper. Definitely would book again.

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At Big Buford Sportfishing, we take great pride in our stellar 5-star customer reviews, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional fishing experiences with Captain Rick Alford. Our satisfied customers consistently praise the successful trips, highlighting their memorable catches and the fun-filled atmosphere onboard. Whether it’s a family outing or a day with friends, our clients appreciate Captain Rick's expertise and dedication to ensuring a fantastic day on the water. Join the growing number of anglers who have left glowing reviews, and let us help you create your own unforgettable fishing adventure!

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