Reel Salty Sportfishing
4.9/5 (46 reviews)
State licensed
Gulf Boulevard 18651, Indian Shores, FL 33785, United States–
Reel Salty Sportfishing
State licensed
4.9/5 (46)
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Gulf Boulevard 18651
Indian Shores, FL, United States
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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.
Rating
4.9
46 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (29)
+23
What anglers say
96%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish
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Hope Welles
5.0
Verified
We caught a Shark!
5hr inshore on November 3, 2025 • 2 adults
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were fishing. We seen dolphins and manatees swimming throughout the day. It was quite windy but we caught a few and a SHARK! Which was Awesome! We were happy with that and to have the experience and learn different things about the area! It was a great time and we would definitely recommend Reel Salty Fishing Charter! Thank you Captain Nick for your time and the fun experience!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
November 4, 2025
I appreciate you guys coming out with me! Had a great time
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Nicholas Hall
5.0
Verified
BEAUTIFUL experience!!
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on July 1, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait but Captain Nick switched it up and we started catching some fish! Catching the Hammerhead shark was a super cool experience as we got it up to the boat and it popped off. Got it up close enough to actually see it but didn’t care because the experience was amazing! Thanks so much Captain Nick for the time of our lives and we will be back again for sure!!
Also, Captain Nick’s patience with kids is fantastic! 10/10 recommend for sure 💪🦈
Reported catch:
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Mike Budzynski
5.0
Verified
Captain Nick is the best!
5hr tarpon on May 23, 2025 • 4 adults
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught over 20 keeper grey snappers and a bunch more grouper/snappers (not able to keep - out of season). He was great with all of us making sure we always had bait on the lines. Super knowledgeable about the area. Great for fishing for any salt water species. We will be back with Captain Nick in the future.
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Brandy Sullivan
4.7
Verified
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
5hr tarpon on May 29, 2025 • 4 adults
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes.
But I have to say it wasn't from the lack of trying by Nick. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. He answered all our our question and keep a fresh bait out at all time.
I will be back and will definitely be calling Nick
Give him a call, I know it was just a rare bad day on the water
0
Kevin Nordsiden
5.0
Verified
New
February fishing trip
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on February 7, 2026 • 3 adults
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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)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $450
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)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $550
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)
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5hr inshore - 12:00 PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $650
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)
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $700
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)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $750
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)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $750
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)
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $750
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)
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $950
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)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
4.9
46 reviews
5
44
4
1
3
1
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (29)
+23
What anglers say
96%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish
All reviews (46)
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Hope Welles
5.0
Verified
We caught a Shark!
5hr inshore on November 3, 2025 • 2 adults
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were fishing. We seen dolphins and manatees swimming throughout the day. It was quite windy but we caught a few and a SHARK! Which was Awesome! We were happy with that and to have the experience and learn different things about the area! It was a great time and we would definitely recommend Reel Salty Fishing Charter! Thank you Captain Nick for your time and the fun experience!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
November 4, 2025
I appreciate you guys coming out with me! Had a great time
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Nicholas Hall
5.0
Verified
BEAUTIFUL experience!!
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on July 1, 2025 • 1 adult • 1 child
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait but Captain Nick switched it up and we started catching some fish! Catching the Hammerhead shark was a super cool experience as we got it up to the boat and it popped off. Got it up close enough to actually see it but didn’t care because the experience was amazing! Thanks so much Captain Nick for the time of our lives and we will be back again for sure!!
Also, Captain Nick’s patience with kids is fantastic! 10/10 recommend for sure 💪🦈
Reported catch:
0
Mike Budzynski
5.0
Verified
Captain Nick is the best!
5hr tarpon on May 23, 2025 • 4 adults
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught over 20 keeper grey snappers and a bunch more grouper/snappers (not able to keep - out of season). He was great with all of us making sure we always had bait on the lines. Super knowledgeable about the area. Great for fishing for any salt water species. We will be back with Captain Nick in the future.
0
Brandy Sullivan
4.7
Verified
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
5hr tarpon on May 29, 2025 • 4 adults
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes.
But I have to say it wasn't from the lack of trying by Nick. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. He answered all our our question and keep a fresh bait out at all time.
I will be back and will definitely be calling Nick
Give him a call, I know it was just a rare bad day on the water
0
Kevin Nordsiden
5.0
Verified
New
February fishing trip
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on February 7, 2026 • 3 adults
0
FAQs about Reel Salty Sportfishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
4 personsBoat length
26 ftYear built
2022Boat manufacturer
PathfinderBoat type
Bay boatEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 300HPMax cruising speed
30 knots