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
(28 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
Great time!!
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
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Angler rating
27
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Brandy S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr tarpon on May 29, 2025
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes....
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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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Josh S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on June 25, 2025
Captain Nick is awesome! He got us hooking fish as soon as the bait hit the water. Definitely will be back!
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Ryan K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on May 27, 2025
Captain Nick is the man! Rolled out ready to go - caught a pile of fish to eat (which were delicious!) and saw dolphins and...
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