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

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(197 reviews)
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Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 197 reviews
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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
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
92%
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Kevin 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 captain and kid friendly trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM) on June 27, 2025
Captain Ryan was amazing, moved our trip so we could land some fish for the kids. Friendly, knowledgeable and runs a smooth...
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Kelly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on May 23, 2025
Captain Ryan at 30A fishing charters is a good dude.ย  We had a great time and he worked his tail off to ensure my grandson...
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Drew H.
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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50 Trout in 4 Hours

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on July 1, 2025
Captain Ryan knows how to find the fish and is an incredibly nice man. We caught fish the entire trip. Excellent guide.
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Tyler B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (PM) on March 25, 2025
My family had a great day on the water with Captain Ryan. The bite was a little slow, but he kept working on finding us fish,...
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Rodger K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids (10:30AM) on May 13, 2025
Captain Ryan did a great job and we t the extra mile.
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