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
38
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Reel Salty Sportfishing

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Indian Shores
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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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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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 with Captain Nick

4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on December 7, 2024
We had a wonderful fishing experience with Captain Nick.ย  We were celebrating my friendโ€™s birthday and Captain Nick took...
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Brad B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on July 29, 2025
This was my sons first saltwater trip and capt Nick did an awesome job getting us on fish and making sure my son had a great...
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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   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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Nick R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

He was great with our 10 year old son!

VERIFIED   4 hour PM- inshore/ nearshore on July 8, 2025
Great day of fishing!
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