Reel Salty Sportfishing 

4.9
(96 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Gulf Boulevard 18651, Indian Shores, FL 33785, United States

Reel Salty Sportfishing 

Indian Shores, FL, United States
26 ft
4
4.9
(96 reviews)

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Running angling trips out of Indian shores FL, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 26' Pathfinder boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC.

Running angling trips out of Indian shores FL, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species you're targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll be fishing for the likes of Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail, depending on the specific season and the day's weather.

Your adventure begins on board a 26' Pathfinder boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don't have to worry about it. You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you're free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC.

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3 hour AM-inshore trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 hour PM- inshore trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $500
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Tripletail
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 hour PM- inshore/ nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+1
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
Redfish
+3
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr tarpon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Tarpon
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+7
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 hour PM- inshore/nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+6
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip AM– Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Tarpon
US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
+7
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Aug 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Tarpon
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (91)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Nathan Reynolds
Nathan Reynolds
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2020
6 trips
5.0
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Great Time
6 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore on June 19, 20263 adults

My father, brother and I come to fish Florida every year. We try to target different species and techniques. One of our goals this year was to get a snook and redfish in the boat. Took us down to the wire to get them both but 2 of us caught a redfish and we got our snook. Captain Nick knows his stuff and appreciated how we was not locked in trying one thing. we moved around and found the fish when the bites started to slow. even caught a healthy dinner of some mangrove snapper. Will be back again

Reported catch:
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Mangrove Snapper
Trent Shoemake
Trent Shoemake
us
Gainesville, GA, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Super Snook!
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on July 23, 20262 adults2 children

We had a blast with Captain Nick! Solid guide, knew right where to take us for immediate action. Was very helpful with my 2 younger boys but still coached them up and let them do a lot themselves. This was our first time taking a charter in Indian Shoes and we’ll make sure we go with Nick next time we’re down. We caught plenty of reds and landed a massive Snook that my older son will never forget.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Melissa Carbo
Melissa Carbo
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Endless questions!
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on June 15, 20261 adult2 children

My husband and boys enjoyed their trip with Captain Nick. My boys are 10 and 11 and very much into fishing. Captain Nick was kind to answer their many many questions throughout the trip. They did not have the luck that they had hoped with catches but the baby shark was a dream come true for my one son and we got two lunches out of my other son’s catch! it was also a beautiful day out on the water. We would book again for sure.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Brian Hample
Brian Hample
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fun Trip
6 Hour Trip AM– Tarpon Fishing on July 24, 20262 adults

Had a great time!!! Nick put us on the fish, but only had one bite. Saw plenty around the boat and marked several as well. Would definitely go with him again!!!! Had a great time!!! Nick put us on the fish, but only had one bite. Saw plenty around the boat and marked several as well, fish just weren’t biting . Would definitely go with him again!!!!

David Lewandowski
David Lewandowski
Repeat angler
Michigan, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
5.0
Verified
May 22, 2026 Charter 👉 Landed some Monster Snooks
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on May 22, 20262 adults

We went out for a morning half day charter on May 22,2026 with Capt Nick. Nick is experienced, great personality and works very hard to put you on the fish 🎣Nick moved us around trying to get the best spots. I wont tell were 👀 I landed these 3 monster snooks at. lips are sealed. I highly recommend Nick and Salty Charters services. You’ll have a great time.

Reported catch:
Snook

FAQs about Reel Salty Sportfishing

Reel Salty Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 3 hour AM-inshore trip (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group - 3 hour PM- inshore trip (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 hour PM- inshore/ nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5hr inshore (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5hr inshore - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 5hr tarpon (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 hour PM- inshore/nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip AM– Tarpon Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Salty Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Reel Salty Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All live bait is caught before the trip begins and included in the trip overall price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish filleting is included in the overall price )
  • Fishing license (I provide a fishing license that covers everyone on the boat )
Reel Salty Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Reel Salty Sportfishing offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Reel Salty Sportfishing include:
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Nick Hughes
Nick Hughes

Indian Shores, Florida, United States

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Member since February 2023
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Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Nick Hughes
Nick Hughes
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96
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2023
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Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Flounder
Flounder
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Awesome time!
    John M.
    John M.
  • Super Snook!
    Trent S.
    Trent S.
  • Trifecta equals Fun
    Christie L.
    Christie L.
  • Great Time
    Nathan R.
    Nathan R.
  • Slow day but the Captain never gave up.
    Matt  .
    Matt .
  • Captain Nick was the best!
    Julie L.
    Julie L.
  • Good captain made a bad day great.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
  • wonderful morning
    Joel J.
    Joel J.
  • great time!
    James W.
    James W.
  • March fishing trip
    Teresa C.
    Teresa C.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
All live bait is caught before the trip begins and included in the trip overall price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish filleting is included in the overall price
Fishing license
I provide a fishing license that covers everyone on the boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
Kids are welcome! Young kids typically do better on shorter trips
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Indian Shores right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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