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.
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Good experience
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
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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...
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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.
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Unforgettable Experience
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 15, 2024
From the time we got on the boat to the time we got off, Ryan was really personable, patient and accommodating. During our trip he made sure that we always had fresh bait out in the water. He was re hooking or retying our gear in LITERALLY under 30 seconds, maximizing our time out there on the water. He is very familiar with the area and is super knowledgeable. He hooked us on some keepers. We landed some catfish, trout, ladyfish and a needle fish. Overall he made our first time inshore saltwater fishing such a fun and memorable experience. Whenever we come back to Destin we will definitely be reaching out to him for a second trip. I can’t recommend him enough. If you are thinking about booking with Ryan, DO IT. You will not be disappointed. 5+ ⭐️
From the time we got on the boat to the time we got off, Ryan was really personable, patient and accommodating. During our trip he made sure that we always had fresh bait out in the water. He was re hooking or retying our gear in LITERALLY under 30 seconds, maximizing our time out there on the water. He is very familiar with the area and is super knowledgeable. He hooked us on some keepers. We landed some catfish, trout, ladyfish and a needle fish. Overall he made our first time inshore saltwater...
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Capt. Ryan is Fantastic!
3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM) on June 12, 2024
5 adults and 1 child out for 3 hours of shallow water fishing. Capt. Ryan was on time, pickup location was easily accessed, boat had plenty of room, and after a short jaunt we were immediately on the fish. Ryan worked the entire boat with 6 lines in the water at a time. Our hooks were freshly baited and in the water for most of the trip. Speckled trout, hardhead catfish and lady fish were hitting hard. Ryan’s knowledge of the local landscape was informative and he had a great attitude when we tangled lines a few times—especially with fish on the hooks. Thank you for a great time. Highly recommend!
5 adults and 1 child out for 3 hours of shallow water fishing. Capt. Ryan was on time, pickup location was easily accessed, boat had plenty of room, and after a short jaunt we were immediately on the fish. Ryan worked the entire boat with 6 lines in the water at a time. Our hooks were freshly baited and in the water for most of the trip. Speckled trout, hardhead catfish and lady fish were hitting hard. Ryan’s knowledge of the local landscape was informative and he had a great attitude when we...
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Redfish and Speckled Trout
2 Hour Trip – Kids (3:30PM) on May 28, 2025
With tough conditions and a short trip (2 Hour) Captain Ryan went out of his way to get us on fish. The kids had an absolute blast catching some good redfish and speckled trout. Each one of our family of 5 was able to catch something.
With tough conditions and a short trip (2 Hour) Captain Ryan went out of his way to get us on fish. The kids had an absolute blast catching some good redfish and speckled trout. Each one of our family of 5 was able to catch something.
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