Reel Shallow Fishn
Looking for a fun, private fishing adventure around Hernando Beach, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee and the surrounding Nature Coast? You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re chasing redfish and snook on the flats, looking for speckled trout, exploring shallow-water grouper spots, or simply wanting to get the family out on the water, every trip is built around your group, the conditions, and what’s biting.
Captain Gary has been guiding anglers since 2013 and knows these waters well. We use live bait whenever it gives us the best opportunity to get you on fish, while adapting to the tide, weather, water conditions and bite.
Choose from morning or afternoon half-day trips, full-day adventures, scalloping trips, or a short 2-hour family fishing trip.
Private trips. Local knowledge. No strangers on your boat. Just a great day on the water.
Come experience Florida’s Nature Coast and let’s go catch some fish! 🎣
Looking for a fun, private fishing adventure around Hernando Beach, Spring Hill, Weeki Wachee and the surrounding Nature Coast? You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re chasing redfish and snook on the flats, looking for speckled trout, exploring shallow-water grouper spots, or simply wanting to get the family out on the water, every trip is built around your group, the conditions, and what’s biting.
Captain Gary has been guiding anglers since 2013 and knows these waters well. We use live bait whenever it gives us the best opportunity to get you on fish, while adapting to the tide, weather, water conditions and bite.
Choose from morning or afternoon half-day trips, full-day adventures, scalloping trips, or a short 2-hour family fishing trip.
Private trips. Local knowledge. No strangers on your boat. Just a great day on the water.
Come experience Florida’s Nature Coast and let’s go catch some fish! 🎣
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Matt Martin5.0Verified35-Inch Snook, Big Reds, and an Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Gary
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 28, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Gary absolutely put us on the fish yesterday. Apparently redfish and snook have been keyed in on these little greenback bait fish, but they’re really hard to find this time of year. Captain Gary was up at 4:30am running to a few special spots that only he and a handful of other locals know about because he grew up fishing these waters. He explained that with the heat lately, the nearshore fishing has slowed down, and the fish have been schooling in cooler water around the small mangrove islands. He and a few other guides are constantly communicating and sharing where the fish are. After a beautiful boat ride with my family, we caught our limit of massive red drums, and my wife landed an incredible 35-inch snook. We also caught sharks and few other types of fish throughout the day. Beyond the fishing, Captain Gary was just a genuinely nice guy and incredibly knowledgeable about the estuaries and local waters. Even if we hadn’t caught any keepers, it still would’ve been a great day enjoying the scenery and learning from him. Highly recommend Captain Gary and Reel Shallow Adventures if you want a great day on the water.
Kathleen Lamaie5.0VerifiedBest fish trip ever!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2026 • 1 adultCaptain Gary was very knowledgeable and determined to catch fish. After a slow morning he found the sweet spot and almost every cast hooked a fish. For a Midwest gal this was very different fishing and I had a total blast! Highly Recommend Gary!!
Mark KershRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Gary
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults
Keith Dove5.0VerifiedTook Dad fishing
3/4 day on December 1, 2025 • 2 adultsHad a great time cut lots of fish my God cut his first black drum and snook
Chip Collison4.7VerifiedSlow start
Half day (pm) on November 23, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childwe were off to a slow start, but it ended up with plenty of fish in the boat. My grandson was well treated and had a wonderful time. I also had a great time. Would do it again anytime thanks Gary.
Melanie Wilde-lane5.0VerifiedCaptain Gary is AWESOME
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptain Gary was chatty and engaging. He made the trip so much fun. Not only did he teach us about the ocean, currents, tides and fish but made sure that we didn’t leave without catching something. He went the extra mile and had us stay longer just to hit a couple more spots. He made sure we saw the shark, sting rays, all of the dolphins, and so much more. I’d absolutely book this again. This trip was for my 73 yr old dad and my 23 yr old son. I just hopped on for the ride. He helped me make a memory for these two men that will be talked about forever. I can’t thank him and his kind heart enough!
- Megan Fiske5.0Verified
Great 1st trip!
3/4 day on March 29, 2024 • 4 adultsWe had a great time today (3/28/2024), Captain Gary grew up around here and knows all the spots, we all caught fish (some too big, some too small, more than enough for dinner!) and had a great time. The teens caught the biggest and had fun without the phones for once. Capt Gary suggested Bayport Inn to cook our fish for dinner and they did such a great job; fried, broiled and blackened it was all delicious. We are excited to come back!
Bob CostiganRepeat angler5.0VerifiedWhat a day!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 2025 • 2 adultsThis was our second year fishing with Captain Gary and he never disappoints! Not only did we catch fish but also saw Dolphins, bull sharks and manatee. Great experience being on the water with a great Captain.
- Carmen CampagnaRepeat angler5.0Verified
Great fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 3, 2025 • 4 adultsGary our Captain was Great!! Very friendly and knowledgeable of the fishing waters. I would highly recommend his inshore fishing trip.
Eric Gumprecht5.0VerifiedDay trip w/captain Gary
3/4 day on February 15, 2023 • 2 adultsGary made no promises but he delivered!! we caught many fish, sheepshead, redfish,black drum and trout the many were the legal size Gary’s knowledge and enthusiasm was top notched You can tell Gary really enjoys the sport Would highly recommend Gary for beginner and for experience angler alike
FAQs about Reel Shallow Fishn
- US $275 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 hour day (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Scallop Trip (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half day (pm) (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 day (6 hours)
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- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Yes, live bait is included. We will typically use live bait and lures .)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for filleting the fish at the end of the trip. )
- First mate (N/a)
- Fishing license (Fishing license are covered for all guest and are included in the trip price.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
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- Grouper (Gag)
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Nurse)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
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