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

144

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Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

4.9 / 5

(144 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(144 reviews)

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Belleair Bluffs • 30 ft • 6 persons

2 bookings in the past week.

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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 144 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		135
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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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

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Jerry J. M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH! on August 10, 2025

Jerry J. M.

5.0 / 5

Aug 10, 2025

3/4 Day Trip - BIG FISH!

August fishing trip

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Jerry J. M. recommends Clearwater Beach Fishing Charter

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Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2025

Thank you for the review! That was definitely a rough day. You guys did great for 2’-4’ white caps. Look forward to having you onboard on a calmer day! Hope you have a safe trip home!

Gary Huggins (The Captain)

Replied on August 11, 2025

Thank you for the review! That was definitely a rough day. You guys did great for 2’-4’ white caps. Look forward to having you onboard on a calmer day! Hope you have a safe trip home!

Captain replied

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

VERIFIED

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!

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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