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
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(175 reviews)
Angler's choice
Belleair Bluffs
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 175 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (501)
Fishing with Gary
9 hr snapper trip
9 hr snapper trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
96%
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Richard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

9 hr snapper trip

VERIFIED   NEW  9 Hour โ€“ Red Snapper/Grouper on June 10, 2026
Took my wife and son out for his graduation present.When we got to the fishing grounds captain pretty quickly located fish....
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Dawson W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

CAPTION GARY IS A FISH WISPER

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on August 6, 2025
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...
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Nicholas P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Most relaxing and nonstop action I have ever been on!

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Snapper Special on July 13, 2025
I fish all over the United States from Alaska to Hawaii to the Atlantic and Great Lakes. When I say this Capt knows what heโ€™s...
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Dave B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
A buddy of mine and I had an incredible offshore fishing experience with Captain Gary. He expertly guided us through several...
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hr - KingFish/Spanish Trolling on June 13, 2026
Gary and Aiden were outstanding. Highly recommended! We caught Grouper, Amberjack, Sharks and lost a few big ones. Super knowledgeable...
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