Captain

Gary Huggins

Nationality: American
Languages: English
Experience: 24 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

140

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My Charter Listing

Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

4.9 / 5

(140 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(140 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

Red Snapper & Monster Grouper on a quick

Jun 3, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Repeat father and son group on a quick 6 hr in ROUGH seas bring back the meat! Rough seas didn't stop this group and they put the wood to the fish! Can't wait to see them again next year!

6 hr limit of Grouper

May 29, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Quick limit of big RG's today for Kyle and family. We threw back the AR's for another day.

ARS are thick beyond 120"

May 6, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Went scouting with slick day today and found Red Snapper thick beyond 120'. Still have some open dates with early season starting May 24th.

Kingfish are here!

Apr 19, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

The kingfidh are busy chading pods of live bait in 30’/40’ ft of water this week of Clearwater Beach. This 26 lb’er took a live bluerunner. Book today!

Hogfish are chewing!

Feb 16, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Fun quick trip to the hogfish grounds yesterday for these Atlanta boys. Gags, Reds all came over the rail and went back for another day.

Super Bowl Sized Red Grouper Chewing age

Feb 9, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Finding super sized Red Grouper along with Mango's and Lanes on our 6 hour runs to 107'. Fill your tummy and your freezer!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 140 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		132
4 stars		5
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	95%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	99%
Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	90%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	95%

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James P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on March 22, 2025

James P.

5.0 / 5

Mar 22, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Great time

VERIFIED

Great time making memories with my family. Captain Gary took us right over the big fish. He also taught us a lot about deep sea fishing. We will definitely go again.

Great time making memories with my family. Captain Gary took us right over the big fish. He also taught us a lot about deep...

James P. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2025

James! Thank you for the review! I really enjoyed fishing with your group and hope to see you again real soon. Capt Gary

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on March 23, 2025

James! Thank you for the review! I really enjoyed fishing with your group and hope to see you again real soon. Capt Gary

Captain replied

Steve J.

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Captain worked hard

VERIFIED NEW 4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE on August 1, 2025

Steve J.

4.7 / 5

Aug 1, 2025

4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE

Captain worked hard

VERIFIED NEW

Captain worked hard to find fish, just didn’t find the big ones we were hoping to catch.

Steve J. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2025

Thanks for the review. I don’t think anyone has ever caught a Red Snapper on a 4 hour nearshore trip. Why because Red Snapper don’t come that close to shore here in Clearwater. Please don’t mention that I ran you out to find bigger Red Snapper and Red Grouper vs staying inshore and catching grunts like all the other 4 hr charters do. Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever had anyone catch a gag grouper and red grouper on the same drop. Hope you enjoyed the fresh Red Grouper... More

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 2, 2025

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Jeff F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on July 28, 2025

Jeff F.

5.0 / 5

Jul 28, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED NEW

Jeff F. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2025

Jeff Thanks so much for the review! Enjoyed fishing with you and family! Hope the fresh grouper was delicious. !

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 30, 2025

Jeff
Thanks so much for the review! Enjoyed fishing with you and family! Hope the fresh grouper was delicious. !

Captain replied

JERRY L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip had a great time

VERIFIED 8 Hour – Snapper Special on June 25, 2025

JERRY L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 25, 2025

8 Hour – Snapper Special

Great trip had a great time

VERIFIED

Everything about this trip was great time. Captain was funny and very helpful. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to have a great trip and catch a lot of fish.

Everything about this trip was great time. Captain was funny and very helpful. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to have...

JERRY L. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Jerry thank you for the review! I had a blast fishing with your family and can’t wait to have you guys on board again! Enjoy the fresh fish and the remainder of your vacation!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 26, 2025

Jerry thank you for the review! I had a blast fishing with your family and can’t wait to have you guys on board again! Enjoy the fresh fish and the remainder of your vacation!

Captain replied

Stephen C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Nice to meet a guide that fulfills his promises!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on May 16, 2025

Stephen C.

5.0 / 5

May 16, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Nice to meet a guide that fulfills his promises!

VERIFIED

Capt Gary is a fantastic guide. Went out on a 3/4 day trip and had doubles on almost the entire morning. It was a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Gary!!!!

Capt Gary is a fantastic guide. Went out on a 3/4 day trip and had doubles on almost the entire morning. It was a trip...

Stephen C. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on May 19, 2025

Thank you so much for the review! It’s always fun to fish with a boat full of fisherman! I had an awesome time and you guys reminded me why I love to take guests out! Hope to see you again!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on May 19, 2025

Thank you so much for the review! It’s always fun to fish with a boat full of fisherman! I had an awesome time and you guys reminded me why I love to take guests out! Hope to see you again!

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