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

145

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My Charter Listing

Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

4.9 / 5

(145 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(145 reviews)

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Angler's choice

Belleair Bluffs • 30 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 6 days ago

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Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

Red Snapper on a 5 hr trip!

Sep 4, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

Found the Red Snapper chewing today on one of our short Grouper trips. These guys will enjoy fresh Grouper, Red Snapper and Mango Snapper tonight.

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!

Cobia

Jul 8, 2025 Belleair Bluffs

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 145 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		136
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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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!

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

Kurt D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Another Great Day With Captain Gary

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE! on April 1, 2025

Kurt D.

5.0 / 5

Apr 1, 2025

5 Hour Trip - QUICK TRIP OFFSHORE!

Another Great Day With Captain Gary

VERIFIED

Captain Gary was able to put us on some great fish. Second year in a row with some young fishermen on board and Captain Gary did a great job teaching and explaining everything. Awesome experience for all of us.

Captain Gary was able to put us on some great fish. Second year in a row with some young fishermen on board and Captain Gary...

Kurt D. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2025

Kurt, thank you for the 5 star review. I always enjoy fishing with your group and look forward to our next adventure! Capt Gary

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on April 7, 2025

Kurt, thank you for the 5 star review. I always enjoy fishing with your group and look forward to our next adventure! Capt Gary

Captain replied

Sarah P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED 4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHOR (copy) on June 10, 2025

Sarah P.

5.0 / 5

Jun 10, 2025

4 hr Trip -OFFSHORE/NEARSHOR (copy)

Great trip

VERIFIED

This was our family’s first fishing trip and we had fun. Captain Gary was great showing us what to do. We caught plenty of fish for dinner. We would book again.

This was our family’s first fishing trip and we had fun. Captain Gary was great showing us what to do. We caught plenty...

Sarah P. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2025

Thank you for the review! How you guys enjoy the fresh fish and the rest of your week at Beachfrontblissvillas!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on June 11, 2025

Thank you for the review! How you guys enjoy the fresh fish and the rest of your week at Beachfrontblissvillas!

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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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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.

Another Great Day With Captain Gary

Another Great Day With Captain Gary

Great trip

Great trip

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