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!
Anglers Choice
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Reviews
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30A Shallow Water Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(205 reviews)
Angler's choice
Santa Rosa Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 205 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
92%
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Tiffany Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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My family and I will book with Ryan again!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (1PM) on June 4, 2025
I only booked a 2 hour trip b/c I didnโ€™t know how our boys would do, but Ryan made sure we were catching fish the whole time...
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Corey C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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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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Josh M.
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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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM) on October 12, 2025
Captain Steve was great. I would highly recommend!
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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
Experience:
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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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