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

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(168 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Map of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States
U.S. 331 21987
Santa Rosa Beach, FL, United States
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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.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Food (Snacks)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Holiday Special - 2 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Nov 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $375
    Bring your family on a 2-hour afternoon trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Bring your family on a 2-hour morning trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (1PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Bring your family on a 2-hour afternoon trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (3:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Bring your family on a 2-hour afternoon trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (5:30PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Bring your family on a 2-hour afternoon trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $450
    Bring your family on a 2-hour morning trip and make some beautiful memories fishing for many different species that Florida's fishery offers. The crew will provide all fishing equipment, licenses, catch cleaning, snacks, and drinks.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Have a great time on Florida's inshore waters and target species such as Speckled Trout, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, and more. The trip covers all fishing gear, licenses, snacks, drinks, and even catch cleaning and filleting.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Have a great time on Florida's inshore waters and target species such as Speckled Trout, Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel, and more. The trip covers all fishing gear, licenses, snacks, drinks, and even catch cleaning and filleting.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    On this trip, the crew takes you and your dear ones to the bay. You will be chasing a variety of tasty and elusive species for 4 fun hours. The trip includes all equipment, licenses, catch cleaning and filleting, and even snacks and drinks.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Jul 1
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $700
    Enjoy a fun 4-hour fishing adventure in the bay. You and the crew will depart in the afternoon and go after many different species both fun to catch and tasty. All fishing gear, snacks, and drinks will be waiting for you on board. The captain also takes care of licenses.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Tarpon Sight Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 5 - Jul 10
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,300
    A 6-hour sight fishing trip for Tarpon along the coast. This is a custom charter tailored towards the angler looking for the fish of a lifetime.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Tarpon Sight Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 5 - Jul 10
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,500
    Eight hours of sight fishing for Tarpon along the coast. This is a custom charter tailored towards the angler looking for the fish of a lifetime.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish, had a blast!
Caught fish, had a blast!
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
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Nayad B.
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Unforgettable Experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ 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...
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Capt. Ryan is Fantastic!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ 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,...
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Claire P.
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Caught fish, had a blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8AM) on October 9, 2024
Took my kids (ages 10 & 11) on the 2-hr kids trip. They loved it so much, we were able to add on a 3rd hour. It was the highlight...
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Chris T.
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Great morning trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 28, 2024
Our family of 6 went out this morning on a 3 hour trip with Captain Ryan. It was a great trip on a day after storms came through,...
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Ashley R.
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Perfect trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM) on June 10, 2024
Captain Ryan was great! He was very knowledgeable about the bay and knew all the best spots! He was quick to bait and cast...
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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 3 guests - Holiday Special - 2 Hour Trip (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (1PM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (3:30PM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (5:30PM) (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8AM) (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Tarpon Sight Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ 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
  • Lures
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
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

Meet the Charter Operator

30A Shallow Water Guide Service
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States
6 Fishing Reports
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168 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Angler's Choice
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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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Catfish Catfish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Ladyfish Ladyfish

Boat specs

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

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Upper control station
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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.

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