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
(23 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
Captain Nick is the best!
Great trip and captain
Great trip and captain
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Travis K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4hr inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on April 11, 2025
We had a great time fishing, did the 4hr inshore. We did not catch as much as we would’ve liked but that happens sometimes....
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Mark Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Call Nick!

VERIFIED   3 hour PM- inshore trip on January 10, 2025
If you’re looking for a day on the intercostal waters with great views and company pulling in fish then you definitely need...
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MICHAEL A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on May 16, 2025
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Steve S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip and captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on March 30, 2025
Captain Nick found the fish in conditions that were not the best. Good boat and equipment. He was great with my 10 yo grandson.
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Rob E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Nick killed it

VERIFIED   4 hour PM- inshore/ nearshore on March 24, 2025
Super friendly and worked hard to put us on fish. Next time we are in town we’ll be giving him a call.
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