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 Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $435
    This is a great family friendly time on the water focused on keeping the kids occupied catching fish.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $650
    You'll spend 3 fun hours fishing inshore or the bay.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    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
    US $750
    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
    US $800
    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
    US $1,100
    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
    US $1,300
    This is an 8-hour inshore fishing trip. You'll be sight fishing for Tarpon, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, sharks, and more!
  • Private trip
    Gulf deep sea fishing trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Nov 26 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,300
    This is a family friendly gulf deep sea fishing trip. We will be targeting red snapper, grouper, sharks, mackerel, Mahi and a wide variety of other species.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
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FAQs about 30A Bay Guide Service

30A Bay Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $385 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour – Shark Fishing Adventure (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore Tarpon (8 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Gulf deep sea fishing trip (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

Meet the Captain

Marvin Glasgow
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
212 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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 212 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (252)
Spring break fishing
Captain Melvin found the fish
Captain Melvin found the fish
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Angler rating
203
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Jesse B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on January 1, 2024
We had a great day on the water with Marvin.  The fishing was a little slow but Marvin is a great guide that knows to keep...
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Lee J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon trip for 3 of us

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on March 20, 2024
Marvin was great. Although we didn’t catch our limit, we still caught some beautiful fish. I didn’t have to return any...
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Garon D.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring break fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on March 20, 2024
Captain Marvin was great. He communicated with me ahead of time to confirm our meet up place and was there waiting on us when...
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Brad J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 3, 2023
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Joe A.
Excellent
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Fishing with Marvin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on June 6, 2023
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