Captain
Nick Hughes

Member since February 2023 Indian Shores, United States
Background
Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Live bait/ Artificial

Hey, I'm Captain Nick Hughes

Indian Shores, United States
Background
Capt. Nick runs trips out of Bay Pines aboard a Pathfinder 26. These waters are known for Tarpon and Snook and he will show you how to catch. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Live bait/ Artificial
Anglers Choice
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(72 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
May 22, 2026 Charter \ud83d\udc49 Landed some Monster Snooks
May 22, 2026 Charter \ud83d\udc49 Landed some Monster Snooks
May 22, 2026 Charter \ud83d\udc49 Landed some Monster Snooks
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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David L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May 22, 2026 Charter ๐Ÿ‘‰ Landed some Monster Snooks

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 22, 2026
We went out for a morning half day charter on May 22,2026 with Capt Nick. Nick is experienced, great personality and works...
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Matthew R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Slow day but the Captain never gave up.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 21, 2026
It was a slow day, the captain had us on the fish but they just wasnt hitting. It happens sometimes the difference is when...
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Nicholas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BEAUTIFUL experience!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 1, 2025
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait...
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Hope W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught a Shark!

VERIFIED   5hr inshore on November 3, 2025
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we...
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Julie L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Nick was the best!

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Julie Light on May 9, 2026
Captain Nick was INCREDIBLY accommodating, patient and kind!ย  Our trip was a โ€œbucket listโ€ trip with our elderly dad.ย ...
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