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
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
We caught a Shark!
We caught a Shark!
Awesome morning on the water!!
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Angler rating
36
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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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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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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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   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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Joe R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Nick

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on November 8, 2025
Very nice time glad we went would definitely do it again!
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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

Hereโ€™s to a new addiction!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AMโ€“ Tarpon Fishing on May 28, 2025
Capt. Nick took me out for a shot at tarpon - did not disappoint. Very knowledgeable of where and when they run and got me...
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