30A Shallow Water Guide Service 

5.0/5 (227 reviews)
 
State licensed
 U.S. 331 21987, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States

30A Shallow Water Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States
24 ft
6
5.0/5 (227 reviews)

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.

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.

30A Shallow Water Guide Service
Charter Operator
30A Shallow Water Guide Service
18 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Holiday Special - 2 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Nov 1
US $375
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Hour Trip – Kids
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 10:30 AM)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Trip – Kids
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (1:00 PM, 3:30 PM)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Trip – Kids (5:30PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 5:30 PM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Sep 1
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $675
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $775
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
US $775
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Sight Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Jul 3
US $1,800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
227 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (220)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

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Carl Sarkissian
Carl Sarkissian
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Solid PM fishing trip
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay - 1:00 PM on June 23, 20262 adults1 child

Enjoyed a great trip out on the water and caught a ton of fish with Ryan. Slight change in plans ended up having us meet him closer to PCB but well worth the extra 15 min drive for non stop action. Took it nice and slow for my 2yr old but that didn't slow us down. Came home with a bag full of trout and enjoyed several hrs on the water. Highly recommend for any families/anglers looking for time on the water with someone who knows these waters better than anyone. 5+ stars.

Joseph Messina
Joseph Messina
us
Philadelphia, PA, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommend! 🎣🐟🐠 Would book again!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on September 2, 20254 adults

5 Stars in all categories! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captain Ryan of 30A Shallow Water Guide Service was great. He was communicative throughout the booking and very knowledgeable of the local Bay and surrounding backwaters. He was very friendly and attentive to our family of 4, keeping the lines baited and in the water. Spanish mackeral was the fish of the day for us and there were plenty to be had. Pickup and drop off were seamless, and we went home with a nice bag of cleaned fish for tacos. Our family had a blast and wouldn’t even bother looking around for any other charter the next time we are looking to book a trip!

Reported catch:
Spanish Mackerel
Ladyfish
Catfish
Redfish
Graham Dufault
Graham Dufault
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Ryan is awesome
2 Hour Trip – Kids on July 31, 20253 adults3 children

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!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Eric Cunningham
Eric Cunningham
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Family friendly fishing charter
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay on July 14, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Ryan was great! Got us on the fish quick, was patient and kind to my two boys under 10. Definitely would recommend for a fishing charter!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Catfish
Daniel Garner
Daniel Garner
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on September 24, 20254 adults

“Hands down the best part of our 30A trip. Our guide put us right on the fish so fast I’m convinced he’s got them trained like pets. Boat was spotless, gear was solid, and the jokes were as good as the fishing. We caught so many fish I half expected one to jump in the cooler just to save time. If you want a guide who knows his stuff and keeps you laughing, this is the one.”

Reported catch:
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Catfish
+1

FAQs about 30A Shallow Water Guide Service

30A Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Holiday Special - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids - 10:30 AM (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids - 3:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Kids (5:30PM) (2 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (3 hours)
  • US $675 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Sight Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with 30A Shallow Water Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge Upper control station
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with 30A Shallow Water Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Fresh live bait is an important key to our success much of the year in the Choctawhatchee Bay. I strive to have a livewell full of premium live bait upon your arrival.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Though most of our charters choose to catch and release if you decide to keep some fish for dinner I will gladly fillet and bag your catch for you after our trip!)
  • Snacks (I provide bottled water in a cooler with plenty of ice, feel free to bring anything else you would like drink or eat. You can put anything you choose to bring in my cooler or bring your own!)
  • Drinks (I provide bottled water, Alcohol is allowed on your charter. Aluminum cans are suggested over glass bottles )
  • Fishing license (Licenses are included in your charter, I purchase a blanket license from the state which covers each passenger on board!)
30A Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
30A Shallow Water Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with 30A Shallow Water Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ladyfish
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

30A Shallow Water Guide Service
30A Shallow Water Guide Service
30A Shallow Water Guide Service

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
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.

Born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida, Captain Ryan Hugghins grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Panama City to Destin Florida since he was a child. Captain Ryan started his fishing career at the age of 15 as a first mate and fell in love with the fisheries and business and has never looked back! Now in 2022, he is the owner and operator at 30A Shallow Water! Captain Ryan welcomes you to join him in experiencing what the inshore bay system of Santa Rosa Beach, FL has to offer!

6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022
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.

Born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida, Captain Ryan Hugghins grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Panama City to Destin Florida since he was a child. Captain Ryan started his fishing career at the age of 15 as a first mate and fell in love with the fisheries and business and has never looked back! Now in 2022, he is the owner and operator at 30A Shallow Water! Captain Ryan welcomes you to join him in experiencing what the inshore bay system of Santa Rosa Beach, FL has to offer!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Hanson
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
2022 Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Upper control station
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Fresh live bait is an important key to our success much of the year in the Choctawhatchee Bay. I strive to have a livewell full of premium live bait upon your arrival.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Though most of our charters choose to catch and release if you decide to keep some fish for dinner I will gladly fillet and bag your catch for you after our trip!
Snacks
I provide bottled water in a cooler with plenty of ice, feel free to bring anything else you would like drink or eat. You can put anything you choose to bring in my cooler or bring your own!
Drinks
I provide bottled water, Alcohol is allowed on your charter. Aluminum cans are suggested over glass bottles
Fishing license
Licenses are included in your charter, I purchase a blanket license from the state which covers each passenger on board!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Santa Rosa Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There are no age limits on board our charters! Getting children into the outdoors is a
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Santa Rosa Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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