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30A Shallow Water Guide Service
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30A Shallow Water Guide Service

Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

5.0
231 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (231)

Showing 1 – 5 of 231 reviews
  • Carl Sarkissian
    Carl Sarkissian
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid PM fishing trip

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay - 1:00 PM • 3 adults • 1 child

    Enjoyed a great trip out on the water and caught a ton of fish with Ryan. Slight change in plans ended up having us meet him closer to PCB but well worth the extra 15 min drive for non stop action. Took it nice and slow for my 2yr old but that didn't slow us down. Came home with a bag full of trout and enjoyed several hrs on the water. Highly recommend for any families/anglers looking for time on the water with someone who knows these waters better than anyone. 5+ stars.

  • Lindsey Moeller
    Lindsey Moeller
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Highlight of our vacation!

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay • 4 adults • 2 children

    Our family had a great day fishing with Captain Ryan! Our boys said it was their favorite part of our Florida vacation. We caught lots of fish thanks to Ryan!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Spanish Mackerel
    Ladyfish
    Catfish
  • Eric Cunningham
    Eric Cunningham
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Family friendly fishing charter

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ryan was great! Got us on the fish quick, was patient and kind to my two boys under 10. Definitely would recommend for a fishing charter!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Ladyfish
    Catfish
  • James Ingvoldstad
    James Ingvoldstad
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    2 Hour Trip – Kids - 10:30 AM • 6 adults • 2 children

    Captain Ryan was pleasant, professional, and attentive to all our needs. We caught plenty of trout and those pesky catfish.

  • Scott Chapman
    Scott Chapman
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience for all of us. Ryan was great, very knowledgeable and great to be around.

    3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bay • 3 adults

    Definitely book with Ryan. Great time as we caught drum, red snapper and cat fish.

Real catches shared by our community

  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Highlight of our vacation!
    Lindsey M.
    Lindsey M.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    August fishing trip
    Drew B.
    Drew B.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Great Trip
    Tim K.
    Tim K.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Captain Ryan is the Best!
    Tyler S.
    Tyler S.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    awesome day!
    Gavin B.
    Gavin B.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    considering thhe conditions captian Ryan got us sone fish fir the cooler
    Shawn H.
    Shawn H.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Great outing, great captain
    Kristen P.
    Kristen P.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Great fishinf day!
    Phil K.
    Phil K.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Great trip!
    Josh M.
    Josh M.
  • 30A Shallow Water Guide Service
    30A Shallow Water Guide ServiceSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Best Guide we have had.
    Andy C.
    Andy C.

What's biting with 30A Shallow Water Guide Service in Santa Rosa Beach

This time of year is all about Bull Redfish in Choctawhatchee Bay. Catch yourself a real bruiser and bring home some bragging rights. Hook a Speckled Trout and Flounder while you're at it for an Inshore Slam!

Top catches for October

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.

May Speckle Trout Fishing

May 8, 2024 • Santa Rosa Beach
The speckled trout have showed up in full force on the flats! Come get your fill before they are gone!
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An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Speckled Trout Action!

May 31, 2022 • Santa Rosa Beach
Summer is in full swing and the trout are on fire! They bay is full of life and we are taking full advantage of it!
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An angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.

June Fishing AM/PM

May 19, 2022 • Santa Rosa Beach
The bite is steady both morning and afternoon, the dates are filling up! You don't want to miss out out the action!
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A fish swimming underwater, partially obscured by the water's surface, in a natural setting.

Summer Fishing Is Heating Up!

May 10, 2022 • Santa Rosa Beach
The warmer waters and weather has the fishing on fire! The trout and redfish are biting and the action has been non stop! We look forward to getting you out there!
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An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.

Bull Reds!

Apr 26, 2022 • Santa Rosa Beach
The morning was action packed with big ovwrsized redfish! These bulls are a test of youre equipment on light tackle and so much fun it should be illegal! The forcast is shaping up for the fishing to continue to get better!
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A young angler proudly displays a catch of four Redfish on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

April Fishing

Apr 17, 2022 • Santa Rosa Beach
The fishing continues to get better for us as the weeks pass. The redfish and speckled trout have on the move and showing themselves on the end of the line! The fishing should only get better from here, we look forward to fishing with you!
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