30A Shallow Water Guide Service
30A Shallow Water Guide Service is located in Santa Rosa Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.
This crew will do its best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 2 to 4-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, and Speckled Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a 23’ Hanson boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box and a wireless trolling motor.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat will be supplied with snacks and drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.
Book your trip now and hit the water with 30A Shallow Water Guide Service.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (196)
+193Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
Jul 31, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Kids (8AM)
Captain Ryan is awesome
Two adults took four kids out with Captain Ryan. He took is right out to a hot spot and we had some fish on within five minutes. Yes, we got lucky with some good fishing but he knew right where to go in West Bay. He also managed to keep all six of our hooks with fresh live bait and out in the water without overlapping too much, a tough thing to do with the wind. We had a lady fish on at one point, tangling us all up in knots but he was able to get us back in action in a few minutes. Great trip, everything worked well, highly recommend!
Two adults took four kids out with Captain Ryan. He took is right out to a hot spot and we had some fish on within five minutes....
Jun 4, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM)
Inland Speckled Trout Trip
Had a great 4 hour morning fish with Captain Ryan. Asked for an inland trout trip with my sons and son-in-law and he produced. We fished the West Bay near Panama City as that is where the action was hotter. We caught 40+ fish, but only 4 were over the 15” slot requirement. Directions were excellent and he was waiting at the boat launch when we arrived. He knows the bays well and moved us around to avoid the changing winds; all of his spots produced. I would definitely recommend Captain Ryan and would use him again if I am back on 30A.
Had a great 4 hour morning fish with Captain Ryan. Asked for an inland trout trip with my sons and son-in-law and he produced....
Jun 9, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM)
The Perfect Fishing Trip For Sure
Ryan was the perfect fishing guide and it also was the perfect trip for our group. He spent a full 4 hours leading our group to lots of fish!!! They caught bonnet head sharks, trout, lady fish, red fish, catfish and more and our group caught 20 plus fish a piece at least!!! We took home filleted fish and had a great blackened shark and trout fish taco meal tonight!! It was delicious !! He taught us so much about fish and he was hands on in every way!! Don’t hesitate booking a fishing trip with Ryan!!! He is the BEST!!
Ryan was the perfect fishing guide and it also was the perfect trip for our group. He spent a full 4 hours leading our group to...
Mar 26, 2025
2 Hour Trip – Kids (10:30AM)
Great Trip for a Family
We booked the Shallow water Fishing tour during our spring break trip! We had the best time with Captain Ryan. During our 2 hour trip we caught several fish! We even caught three that were large enough to filet and eat! The experience was amazing-our family of 6 had the best time. The 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for our kids and to catch lots of fish. Captain Ryan was a great captain-he knew the waters well and made sure our family had a great experience.
We booked the Shallow water Fishing tour during our spring break trip! We had the best time with Captain Ryan. During our 2 hour...
Jul 22, 2025
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM)
Highly Recommend!
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour outing with Ryan. He found several good spots for us to catch some fish on a hazy afternoon. He provided exceptional assistance throughout the trip and educated us on all the local fish we caught. We highly recommend him.
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour outing with Ryan. He found several good spots for us to catch some fish on a...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (196)
+193Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Ryan is awesome
2 Hour Trip – Kids (8AM) on July 31, 2025
Two adults took four kids out with Captain Ryan. He took is right out to a hot spot and we had some fish on within five minutes. Yes, we got lucky with some good fishing but he knew right where to go in West Bay. He also managed to keep all six of our hooks with fresh live bait and out in the water without overlapping too much, a tough thing to do with the wind. We had a lady fish on at one point, tangling us all up in knots but he was able to get us back in action in a few minutes. Great trip, everything worked well, highly recommend!
Two adults took four kids out with Captain Ryan. He took is right out to a hot spot and we had some fish on within five minutes. Yes, we got lucky with some good fishing but he knew right where to go in West Bay. He also managed to keep all six of our hooks with fresh live bait and out in the water without overlapping too much, a tough thing to do with the wind. We had a lady fish on at one point, tangling us all up in knots but he was able to get us back in action in a few minutes. Great trip,...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inland Speckled Trout Trip
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 4, 2025
Had a great 4 hour morning fish with Captain Ryan. Asked for an inland trout trip with my sons and son-in-law and he produced. We fished the West Bay near Panama City as that is where the action was hotter. We caught 40+ fish, but only 4 were over the 15” slot requirement. Directions were excellent and he was waiting at the boat launch when we arrived. He knows the bays well and moved us around to avoid the changing winds; all of his spots produced. I would definitely recommend Captain Ryan and would use him again if I am back on 30A.
Had a great 4 hour morning fish with Captain Ryan. Asked for an inland trout trip with my sons and son-in-law and he produced. We fished the West Bay near Panama City as that is where the action was hotter. We caught 40+ fish, but only 4 were over the 15” slot requirement. Directions were excellent and he was waiting at the boat launch when we arrived. He knows the bays well and moved us around to avoid the changing winds; all of his spots produced. I would definitely recommend...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The Perfect Fishing Trip For Sure
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 9, 2025
Ryan was the perfect fishing guide and it also was the perfect trip for our group. He spent a full 4 hours leading our group to lots of fish!!! They caught bonnet head sharks, trout, lady fish, red fish, catfish and more and our group caught 20 plus fish a piece at least!!! We took home filleted fish and had a great blackened shark and trout fish taco meal tonight!! It was delicious !! He taught us so much about fish and he was hands on in every way!! Don’t hesitate booking a fishing trip with Ryan!!! He is the BEST!!
Ryan was the perfect fishing guide and it also was the perfect trip for our group. He spent a full 4 hours leading our group to lots of fish!!! They caught bonnet head sharks, trout, lady fish, red fish, catfish and more and our group caught 20 plus fish a piece at least!!! We took home filleted fish and had a great blackened shark and trout fish taco meal tonight!! It was delicious !! He taught us so much about fish and he was hands on in every way!! Don’t hesitate booking a fishing trip with...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip for a Family
2 Hour Trip – Kids (10:30AM) on March 26, 2025
We booked the Shallow water Fishing tour during our spring break trip! We had the best time with Captain Ryan. During our 2 hour trip we caught several fish! We even caught three that were large enough to filet and eat! The experience was amazing-our family of 6 had the best time. The 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for our kids and to catch lots of fish. Captain Ryan was a great captain-he knew the waters well and made sure our family had a great experience.
We booked the Shallow water Fishing tour during our spring break trip! We had the best time with Captain Ryan. During our 2 hour trip we caught several fish! We even caught three that were large enough to filet and eat! The experience was amazing-our family of 6 had the best time. The 2 hour trip was the perfect amount of time for our kids and to catch lots of fish. Captain Ryan was a great captain-he knew the waters well and made sure our family had a great experience.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highly Recommend!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM) on July 22, 2025
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour outing with Ryan. He found several good spots for us to catch some fish on a hazy afternoon. He provided exceptional assistance throughout the trip and educated us on all the local fish we caught. We highly recommend him.
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour outing with Ryan. He found several good spots for us to catch some fish on a hazy afternoon. He provided exceptional assistance throughout the trip and educated us on all the local fish we caught. We highly recommend him.
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