Charter Operator
30A Shallow Water Guide Service

Member since March 2022 Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida, Captain Ryan Hugghins grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Panama City to Destin Florida since he was a child. Captain Ryan started his fishing career at the age of 15 as a first mate and fell in love with the fisheries and business and has never looked back! Now in 2022, he is the owner and operator at 30A Shallow Water! Captain Ryan welcomes you to join him in experiencing what the inshore bay system of Santa Rosa Beach, FL has to offer!

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Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Background
Born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida, Captain Ryan Hugghins grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Panama City to Destin Florida since he was a child. Captain Ryan started his fishing career at the age of 15 as a first mate and fell in love with the fisheries and business and has never looked back! Now in 2022, he is the owner and operator at 30A Shallow Water! Captain Ryan welcomes you to join him in experiencing what the inshore bay system of Santa Rosa Beach, FL has to offer!
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 197 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ryan is awesome
Highly Recommend!
Highly Recommend!
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Graham D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Ryan is awesome

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip – Kids (8AM) on July 31, 2025
Two adults took four kids out with Captain Ryan. He took is right out to a hot spot and we had some fish on within five minutes....
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Patrick D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Inland Speckled Trout Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 4, 2025
Had a great 4 hour morning fish with Captain Ryan.  Asked for an inland trout trip with my sons and son-in-law and he produced. ...
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Paula C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Perfect Fishing Trip For Sure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (AM) on June 9, 2025
Ryan was the perfect fishing guide and it also was the perfect trip for our group. He spent a full 4 hours leading our group...
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Katie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip for a Family

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Kids (10:30AM) on March 26, 2025
We booked the Shallow water Fishing tour during our spring break trip! We had the best time with Captain Ryan. During our 2...
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Courtney V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay (PM) on July 22, 2025
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour outing with Ryan. He found several good spots for us to catch some fish on...
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