30A Bay Guide Service

Have fun catching fish and relax on the water with 30A Bay Guide Service. You’ll explore the inshore waters, flats, as well as the backcountry of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and visit the best spots these grounds have to offer. This will be possible thanks to Captain Marvin Glasgow, a skilled angler who eagerly awaits you to show you the beauties of fishing in this area.

You’ll start the trip on a restored 22’ Cape Horn bay boat. It can take up to 4 guests and is powered by a 225 HP Honda engine that can reach a maximum speed of 45 knots. The boat uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio systems for navigation, and has got a wireless trolling motor, livewell, and an ice-box.

There’s a great choice of species you can target, some of them including Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Flounder, and more. The captain and you will catch them by spinning on light tackle. Kids are welcome to join the trip, so feel free to bring them along and together have a lovely family outing. As for the catch, you can choose whether you’ll keep it or release it.

Captain Marvin will supply you with everything you’ll ever need on your trip. This includes all the fishing gear, licenses, snacks, drinks, and even catch cleaning.

Hurry up and join 30A Bay Guide Service, a wonderful fishing experience awaits you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    $400
    A short fun family fishing adventure. This fishing trip is geared towards getting the kids out on the water and catching fish. It's especially suitable for younger kids.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Kids Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $400
    This is a great family friendly time on the water focused on keeping the kids occupied catching fish.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $550
    You'll spend 3 fun hours fishing inshore or the bay.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $650
    You'll have a great time on the water fishing for 4 hours inshore or in the bay.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $650
    Head out later in the day and spend 4 hours fishing inshore or in the bay. This is a great option for families looking to have fun on the water or simply those of you who are short on time.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour – Shark Fishing Adventure
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1
    $750
    Five hours of family-friendly shark fishing in the Choctawhatchee bay! We will be chumming for sharks, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel, and various other species.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Jul 25
    $950
    This 6-hour inshore trip is focused on sight fishing for Cobia, Tarpon, Jack, sharks, and more.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 15 - Jul 25
    $1,150
    This is an 8-hour inshore fishing trip. You'll be sight fishing for Tarpon, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, sharks, and more!
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About the Captain

Marvin Glasgow
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & License verified
152 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
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Captain Marvin bids you a warm welcome to Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Come and join him on wonderful trips and create lifelong memories on the water.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Cape Horn Bay (Bay boat) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 225HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 152 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (178)
Half Fay Trip with Captain Marvin
Half day in shore
Half day in shore
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
82%
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Jason R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing - Full Day Tarpon Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon on June 24, 2022
My son and I have fished a lot and have experience with many captains.  Captain Marvin was top notch.  Great communicator,...
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Lauren M.
Frisco, TX
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5.0 / 5
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3 hour bay fishing

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore on June 3, 2022
We had a great time fishing with Captain Marvin.  He made us all feel comfortable.  He was knowledgeable and worked hard...
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Steven S.
Alpharetta, GA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Glasgow

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing (AM) on April 20, 2022
My young son and I had the pleasure of going out on a 2 hour fishing trip with Captain Glasgow.  He was ready to go on time,...
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Timothy V.
Lubbock, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Marvin Glasgow is the best

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on August 9, 2022
This guy made our fishing trip the best. If it wasn’t for him I can’t imagine it would’ve been as fun. He worked really...
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Jason M.
Birmingham, Alabama
Excellent
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Half Fay Trip with Captain Marvin

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on March 22, 2023
Great family fishing trip!  Marvin was a great captain!  Caught a lot of fish and had a great time.
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FAQs about 30A Bay Guide Service

30A Bay Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $400 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Fishing (AM) (2 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $50 per person after 4 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • $550 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • $750 per group, additional $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour – Shark Fishing Adventure (5 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon (6 hours)
  • $1,150 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon (8 hours)

When you book a trip with 30A Bay Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with 30A Bay Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

30A Bay Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

30A Bay Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with 30A Bay Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Tope)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon