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
(183 reviews)
Angler's choice
Belleair Bluffs
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 183 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (533)
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
96%
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Anthony C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Bachelor Trip Success

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on July 2, 2026
Captain Gary took us out in the morning and even bumped up our start time to beat the heat! His deckhand was extremely helpful...
Anthony C. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter
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Richard S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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9 hr snapper trip

VERIFIED   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....
Richard S. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter
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Larry H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip ever

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on August 16, 2026
Captain Gary is fantastic. bery knowledgeable and knows where the fish are. Our group was pretty new to this type of fishing,...
Larry H. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter
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Michael W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic fishing. Captain knows what he's doing for sure!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH! on August 8, 2026
Did an all day trip. Went about 35 miles out. Was in 80 to 100 ft of water. Caught couple of big red grouper. as well as snapper....
Michael W. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter
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Mark J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Goliath Grouper!

VERIFIED   4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE on May 24, 2026
Captain Gary and deck hand Aiden were awesome.ย  My wife and I booked them for a 4 hour trip.ย  We caught Amberjacks, Grouper,...
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