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
(32 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Awesome morning on the water!!
Awesome morning on the water!!
Awesome morning on the water!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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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   NEW  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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Mike B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Nick is the best!

VERIFIED   5hr tarpon on May 23, 2025
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We...
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour with Captain Nick

8 Hour Trip AMโ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on November 29, 2024
I had an incredible experience with this fishing charter! The captain was outstandingโ€”knowledgeable, friendly, and professional....
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Jacob G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome morning on the water!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 11, 2025
I had a blast fishing with captain Nick today, his passion and drive for fishing and the outdoors is on another level like...
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Tim R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun with the family

VERIFIED   NEW  3 hour AM-inshore trip on July 10, 2025
Nick was great to fish with. I took my two sons (11 & 9) and my father in law. We did the three hour trip. We caught a bunch...
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