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

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Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

Federally permitted

4.9 / 5

(146 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(146 reviews)

Angler's choice

Belleair Bluffs • 30 ft • 6 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

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.

Kansas family gets thru missed forecast

Jul 21, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Gee, weather forecast was North winds 5 mph-10 mph with seas less than 1' ft. What we got was 2'-4' and whitecaps. These guys stayed with it and put some fish over the rail! Red Grouper, Mango's, Beeliners and lanes foir dinner! Hope the winds lay down soon!

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!

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!

Cobia

Jul 8, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Finding Cobia hanging on the ledges with our 6 hr trips.

Big Red Grouper & Red Snapper on FIRE!

Jun 17, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Quick limit of big Red snapper and Red grouper for this group!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 146 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		137
4 stars		6
3 stars		2
2 stars		0
1 star		1

Anglers claimed

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

Appropriate for children
	89%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	95%

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Brian T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Knowledgeable Captain, 50 mile offshore run

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH! on July 19, 2025

Brian T.

5.0 / 5

Jul 19, 2025

8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH!

Knowledgeable Captain, 50 mile offshore run

VERIFIED

Captain put us where the fish were hitting and provided us with knowledge and advice on different tackle and fish species. Brought home good size keepers and we fished an area new to us, win win situation!!

Captain put us where the fish were hitting and provided us with knowledge and advice on different tackle and fish species....

Brian T. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2025

Brad, Thanks so much for the review! I really had fun with you guys yesterday. After getting “Sharked” a dozen times youy now know why i was yelling all morning. REEL, REEL….... So glad we were able to put some in the boat and look forward to our next adventure! Tight lines.

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2025

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Mike K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing Fishing Experience

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on July 9, 2025

Mike K.

5.0 / 5

Jul 9, 2025

5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE!

Amazing Fishing Experience

VERIFIED

Capt Gary was amaze!!! He was great with the kids and gave us great instructions. We were catching fish within minutes and had an amazing fishing w lots of fish. We did great afterwards cleaning n prepping our fish.

Capt Gary was amaze!!! He was great with the kids and gave us great instructions. We were catching fish within minutes and...

Mike K. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Mike All of the thanks go to you! Taking time to post the review! Inviting me on today’s memory making adventure! Some do it for the money, and some do it for the experiences and memories. Thanks again for both! Captain Gary

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 9, 2025

Mike
All of the thanks go to you!
Taking time to post the review!
Inviting me on today’s memory making adventure! Some do it for the money, and some do it for the experiences and memories.

Thanks again for both!
Captain Gary

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Kevin P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Well guided trip.

VERIFIED 9 Hour – Red Snapper/Grouper on June 29, 2025

Kevin P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 29, 2025

9 Hour – Red Snapper/Grouper

Well guided trip.

VERIFIED

Want to say Captain Higgins will put you on the fish. Awesome guy and awesome charter. If we come back down toward the clearwater area will definitely book with him again. Highly recommend. Very enjoyable trip.

Want to say Captain Higgins will put you on the fish. Awesome guy and awesome charter. If we come back down toward the clearwater...

Kevin P. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

Kevin What a memory! Big fish, great guests, and running from storms with water sprouts. You guys were awesome and never complained as we blasted through the last 6 miles. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation and we created memories for you to take home. Till we fish again!!!🛥️🛥️🎣.

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

Kevin
What a memory! Big fish, great guests, and running from storms with water sprouts. You guys were awesome and never complained as we blasted through the last 6 miles. Hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation and we created memories for you to take home. Till we fish again!!!🛥️🛥️🎣.

Captain replied

Carl L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

If you want to catch big fish book a charter with Captain Gary.

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

Carl L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 3, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

If you want to catch big fish book a charter with Captain Gary.

VERIFIED

I have booked 3 fishing trips with Captain Gary and have caught lots of fish each time. Huge grouper red snapper and all kinds of smaller keepers. Gary has a great demeanor and sense of humor. It all makes for a great day!

I have booked 3 fishing trips with Captain Gary and have caught lots of fish each time. Huge grouper red snapper and all kinds...

Carl L. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2025

Carl, thank you so much for the review! What a day! Weather guy calls for less than 2’ and we see 3’-5’ all day! You guys caught fish regardless. I can’t wait till our next trip!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 4, 2025

Carl, thank you so much for the review! What a day! Weather guy calls for less than 2’ and we see 3’-5’ all day! You guys caught fish regardless. I can’t wait till our next trip!

Captain replied

Paul D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on April 15, 2025

Paul D.

5.0 / 5

Apr 15, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Great trip!

VERIFIED

Went out with my younger brother on a 6 hour charter with Captain Gary. He knew exactly what he was doing and was very helpful in finding fish, baiting hooks, and giving us good tips to catch them. He also filleted our keepers at the end. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good day of fishing, and would go again next time I’m in the area.

Went out with my younger brother on a 6 hour charter with Captain Gary. He knew exactly what he was doing and was very helpful...

Paul D. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on April 18, 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review! I really enjoyed spending the day with you and your brother! Have fun in school and we’ll be here when you get back!!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on April 18, 2025

Thank you for the 5 star review! I really enjoyed spending the day with you and your brother! Have fun in school and we’ll be here when you get back!!

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Captain
Gary Huggins

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Huggins

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Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Knowledgeable Captain, 50 mile offshore run

Knowledgeable Captain, 50 mile offshore run

Amazing Fishing Experience

Amazing Fishing Experience

Well guided trip.

Well guided trip.

If you want to catch big fish book a charter with Captain Gary.

If you want to catch big fish book a charter with Captain Gary.

Great trip!

Great trip!

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