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
205
Reviews
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30A Shallow Water Guide Service

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(205 reviews)
Angler's choice
Santa Rosa Beach
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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
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Robert F.
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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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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Cordel K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip and captain

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Bay (AM) on October 23, 2025
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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
Crew
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:
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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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