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
5.0 / 5
(81 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 81 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (71)
Trifecta equals Fun
Trifecta equals Fun
Trifecta equals Fun
+68
Angler rating
79
1
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 81 reviews
Nathan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip AMโ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 19, 2026
My father, brother and I come to fish Florida every year. We try to target different species and techniques. One of our goals...
Nathan R. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Nathan R. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Melissa C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Endless questions!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 15, 2026
My husband and boys enjoyed their trip with Captain Nick. My boys are 10 and 11 and very much into fishing. Captain Nick was...
Melissa C. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Melissa C. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Greg M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour AM-inshore trip on June 23, 2026
My family and I had a great experience. My son caught a small trout and my wife caught a 30โ€ Snook! We also saw...
Greg M. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Greg M. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

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   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...
David L. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
David L. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

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   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...
Matthew R. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Matthew R. recommends Reel Salty Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful