Captain

Gary Huggins

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 25 years

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Captain
Gary Huggins

Member since February 2020 Belleair Bluffs, United States

Background: Captain Gary’s father was one of Florida’s early Billfishing Captains out of Pensacola Beach and Islamorada. Capt. Gary was out catching Marlins while other kids were skateboarding! After graduating from college, he found himself in Texas and continued to offshore fish on the Texas and Louisiana Coasts. He currently captains the “Reel Bliss”, a 29’ Everglades out of Clearwater Beach. Everything necessary for making your offshore fishing trip a success is provided, including a USCG licensed experienced Captain and top-notch gear. Everyone from the novice first-timer to the seasoned pro is welcome aboard!
Techniques: Bottom Fishing with Live Bait and Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Huggins

Belleair Bluffs, United States

Background: Captain Gary’s father was one of Florida’s early Billfishing Captains out of Pensacola Beach and Islamorada. Capt. Gary was out catching Marlins while other kids were skateboarding! After graduating from college, he found himself in Texas and continued to offshore fish on the Texas and Louisiana Coasts. He currently captains the “Reel Bliss”, a 29’ Everglades out of Clearwater Beach. Everything necessary for making your offshore fishing trip a success is provided, including a USCG licensed experienced Captain and top-notch gear. Everyone from the novice first-timer to the seasoned pro is welcome aboard!
Techniques: Bottom Fishing with Live Bait and Trolling

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My Charter Listing

Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

Federally permitted

4.9 / 5

(156 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(156 reviews)

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Belleair Bluffs • 30 ft • 6 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

Monster Grouper and Amberjacks on our 8

Mar 11, 2026 Belleair Bluffs

Fish are on fire 45 miles out right now! Amberjacks on top waters to 60 lbs. Big Red Grouper and Gag Grouper on live bait.

Hogfish are chewing on our 5 hr trips

Mar 8, 2026 Belleair Bluffs

Finding the hogfish on the shallow ledges on our 5 hr trips.

When the Captain goes fishing........

Nov 21, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Took a day off and fished with no guests. Fun day!! Hogfish, Gag grouper, Red grouper, Cobia, Amberjack, Mango Snapper, Sharks, they all came to play with the captain today! Guess what I cooked for dinner?

Childhood friends slaughter the grouper!

Nov 15, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Quick 5 hr tun didn’t disappoint this group. They came ftom all points of the US with one vommon goal. Let’s catch up and a bunch of fish!! They succeeded!!!!

Tuna and Mahi bite is strong at 55 miles

Aug 27, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Find the bait and you will find thr fish! Aharks were killing our AR bite so we changed it up a little.

Red Snapper bite is on!

Jul 21, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Continuing to put red snapper over the rsil on our 8 hr trips eith Red Grouper!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 156 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		146
4 stars		6
3 stars		3
2 stars		0
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	89%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	96%

Appropriate for children
	89%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	96%

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Rick T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing trip!!

VERIFIED NEW 5 Hr- Hogfish on March 8, 2026

Rick T.

5.0 / 5

Mar 8, 2026

5 Hr- Hogfish

Captain Gary is very knowledgeable and personable and knows how to find fish! We caught hogfish, grouper and snapper on our adventure. Crew man Aden was also fantastic and a “reel” asset to the trip. Very helpful and also knows his stuff. Highly recommend this charter for your fishing trip.

Captain Gary is very knowledgeable and personable and knows how to find fish! We caught hogfish, grouper and snapper on our...

Rick T. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2026

Rick What a fun day! I really enjoyed meeting your group and putting them on the hogfish! Thank you so much for taking time to post your review!!! Hope youguys enjoy the freshest fish on the island tonight. tight lines … capt gary

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 9, 2026

Rick
What a fun day! I really enjoyed meeting your group and putting them on the hogfish! Thank you so much for taking time to post your review!!! Hope youguys enjoy the freshest fish on the island tonight.
tight lines … capt gary

Captain replied

Shannon W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Crew! Nice Fish!

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on February 27, 2026

Shannon W.

5.0 / 5

Feb 27, 2026

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Great Crew! Nice Fish!

VERIFIED NEW

Very knowledgeable and professional crew! We took the family out for a day of fishing and had a blast. Gary was very informative and helped us catch some nice fish. Aiden was quick to get the fish off and bait our hooks. Would definitely recommend! We will back for some goliath grouper and sharks!

Very knowledgeable and professional crew! We took the family out for a day of fishing and had a blast. Gary was very informative...

Shannon W. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2026

Thank you so much for the review! it was a tough day in sea fog but we stayed with it till you got some nice fish! enjoy the trip yo Orlando!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 1, 2026

Thank you so much for the review! it was a tough day in sea fog but we stayed with it till you got some nice fish! enjoy the trip yo Orlando!

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Dawson W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on August 6, 2025

Dawson W.

5.0 / 5

Aug 6, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

VERIFIED

Let me say first off my wife and I had a blast we was on fish every min of every hour. We knew nothing about deep sea fishing we love bass fishing back home in Kentucky but found out that it’s very different than deep sea fishing. With captain Gary’s lifelong deep sea fishing experience he turned amateurs into amateurs who caught some massive fish. I texted him when I scheduled this appointment and told him me and my wife has never been and wanted to catch some HOGS and let me tell ya he put... More

Let me say first off my wife and I had a blast we was on fish every min of every hour. We knew nothing about deep sea fishing...

Dawson W. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2025

Dawson thank you so much for the review and allowing me to spend time with you and Katy! You guys were nothing short of a captains dream guests. Your wife is one heck of a fishing lady and you better hold on to her close. Hope you guys enjoyed the fresh Grouper last night and the remainder of your vacation! Until our next adventure tight lines, Capt Gary

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 7, 2025

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Nicholas P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Most relaxing and nonstop action I have ever been on!

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Snapper Special on July 13, 2025

Nicholas P.

5.0 / 5

Jul 13, 2025

8 Hour – Snapper Special

Most relaxing and nonstop action I have ever been on!

VERIFIED

I fish all over the United States from Alaska to Hawaii to the Atlantic and Great Lakes. When I say this Capt knows what he’s doing I mean it! He is such a fun guy to fish with and at the same time is seriously driven to put fish on the deck. This is the most fun I’ve ever had on a charter. I caught more grouper and snapper than I could keep track of. Don’t let the picture of 4 fish fool ya! That was my legal limit. From the first spot to the last I was reeling in fish. Lastly, the Capt... More

I fish all over the United States from Alaska to Hawaii to the Atlantic and Great Lakes. When I say this Capt knows what he’s...

Nicholas P. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 14, 2025

Nicholas, There are some people that do this for the money and then there are a few like me that do it for the experiences, memories, and relationships built along the way. What a fun day today! Thank you so much for the review and I hope you and your family enjoy the fresh fish and your stay in Florida. Looking forward to having you onboard again real soon!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 14, 2025

Nicholas,
There are some people that do this for the money and then there are a few like me that do it for the experiences, memories, and relationships built along the way.
What a fun day today! Thank you so much for the review and I hope you and your family enjoy the fresh fish and your stay in Florida. Looking forward to having you onboard again real soon!

Captain replied

Dave B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Outstanding offshore trip with a highly professional captain with a reel passion for fishing

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH! on July 11, 2025

Dave B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 11, 2025

8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH!

Outstanding offshore trip with a highly professional captain with a reel passion for fishing

VERIFIED

A buddy of mine and I had an incredible offshore fishing experience with Captain Gary. He expertly guided us through several of his fishing spots, consistently putting us in the best spots to find action. His professionalism and experience was evident from start to finish. Being a licensed captain, he ran a safe and sturdy operation with excellent situational awareness. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and equipped with all the necessary gear to ensure a successful outing. He also... More

A buddy of mine and I had an incredible offshore fishing experience with Captain Gary. He expertly guided us through several...

Dave B. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

Monster Red Grouper and Red Snapper went to the dinner table! What a fun experience making memories with these two! I so appreciate the review and the memories that we made. You guys were quick learners to the bite and listened to the old captain and for that you enjoyed the rewards. The gulf was so calm I couldn’t believe we were 45 miles offshore. Hope you guys look me up again when you get back this way. I truly enjoyed my day with you onboard!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 15, 2025

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Great fishing trip!!

Great fishing trip!!

Great Crew! Nice Fish!

Great Crew! Nice Fish!

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

Most relaxing and nonstop action I have ever been on!

Most relaxing and nonstop action I have ever been on!

Outstanding offshore trip with a highly professional captain with a reel passion for fishing

Outstanding offshore trip with a highly professional captain with a reel passion for fishing

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