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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My Charter Listing

Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

Federally permitted

4.9 / 5

(154 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(154 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

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!

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!

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!

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 154 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		144
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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Cary M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on December 27, 2025

Cary M.

5.0 / 5

Dec 27, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Great fishing

VERIFIED NEW

Very good time fishing with these guys.

Cary M. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on December 30, 2025

Thank you so much for the review! What a fun day we had! So cool we were able to get the hogfish off your bucket list!! Hope you guys have an awesome 2026 and we that we get you on the boat agsin soon!!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on December 30, 2025

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Kevin K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Had a blast!

VERIFIED 4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE on November 15, 2025

Kevin K.

5.0 / 5

Nov 15, 2025

4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE

Had a blast!

VERIFIED

We had a 5 hr tour but the Capt was is in no rush to get us back given the fish were biting…much appreciated and thank you Capt Gary and Adam for a great/memorable morning! Highly recommended!

We had a 5 hr tour but the Capt was is in no rush to get us back given the fish were biting…much appreciated and thank you...

Kevin K. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on November 16, 2025

Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! we had a blast fishing with your group. Hope you enjoy the fish and your time on Indian Rocks Beach!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on November 16, 2025

Thank you so much for the 5 Star review! we had a blast fishing with your group. Hope you enjoy the fish and your time on Indian Rocks Beach!

Captain replied

Jean R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED NEW 4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE on December 29, 2025

Jean R.

5.0 / 5

Dec 29, 2025

4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHORE

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED NEW

Jean R. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on December 30, 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your morning with Aiden and me! We absolutely loved fishing with the kids and adults. i hope you guys enjoyed the fresh fish tonight and that we see you agsin resl soon! Have a Happy New Year!.

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on December 30, 2025

Captain replied

Pat W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Big grouper and lots of fish

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

Pat W.

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

Big grouper and lots of fish

VERIFIED NEW

Pat W. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Pat W. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Martin G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH! on July 6, 2025

Martin G.

5.0 / 5

Jul 6, 2025

8 Hour Trip - BIGGER FISH!

July fishing trip

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We had a great time with Captain Gary today. He put us on some good sized fish as promised. I will definitely book him for another trip when we return to Florida.

We had a great time with Captain Gary today. He put us on some good sized fish as promised. I will definitely book him for...

Martin G. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2025

Martin Thank you do much for the review! I really enjoyed meeting and fishing with your family! I hope your family enjoys the freshest fish in Florida! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and safe travels back to Texas!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on July 7, 2025

Martin
Thank you do much for the review! I really enjoyed meeting and fishing with your family! I hope your family enjoys the freshest fish in Florida! Enjoy the rest of your vacation and safe travels back to Texas!

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Had a blast!

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Fishing with Gary

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Big grouper and lots of fish

Big grouper and lots of fish

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