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
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Corey C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Redfish and Speckled Trout

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (3:30PM) on May 28, 2025
With tough conditions and a short trip (2 Hour) Captain Ryan went out of his way to get us on fish. The kids had an absolute...
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Kelly K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Choose this fishing charter!!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on April 29, 2025
We had the best time with Ryan catching fishing and making memories. He knows exactly where the fish are biting. From baiting...
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Eric J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Came from Oklahoma

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on July 14, 2025
Had a good time with Capt. Ryan. We appreciate his time and effort to get us on fish. We came mid July when fishing is tough....
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Robert F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on May 15, 2025
Was very impressed with this fine young man. Would recommend highly Captain Ryan, his equipment and boat and how comfortable...
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Claire P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish, had a blast!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (8AM) on October 9, 2024
Took my kids (ages 10 & 11) on the 2-hr kids trip. They loved it so much, we were able to add on a 3rd hour. It was the highlight...
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