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An angler fighting a tarpon at sunrise on Charlotte Harbor

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • CAPT. SCOTT HUGHES

Chase the
silver king.

Private tarpon and light tackle fishing charters. From the backcountry of Charlotte Harbor to the waters of Boca Grande.

CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FLORIDA

A real moment. A story for a lifetime.

Since 1998Guiding full-time

Local water. Local knowledge.A third-generation Floridian

Your boat. Your day.Private charters for every experience level

FIND YOUR KIND OF FISHING

A little saltwater.
A lot to remember.

First cast or lifelong obsession, there’s a day on the water for you.

A tarpon leaping out of Charlotte Harbor

01 / PRIVATE CHARTERS

Tarpon fishing

Powerful runs. Unforgettable jumps. The fish that keeps you coming back.

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A redfish caught on a Blackwater Charters trip

02 / PRIVATE CHARTERS

Inshore & flats

Snook, redfish, and speckled trout in Southwest Florida’s shallow waters.

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Capt. Scott Hughes with a snook caught on an artificial lure

03 / PRIVATE CHARTERS

Fly & light tackle

Bring your favorite way to fish. Scott brings the local knowledge.

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Capt. Scott Hughes fishing at sunset

MEET YOUR CAPTAIN

This isn’t just where
I fish. It’s home.

I’m Capt. Scott Hughes, a third-generation Floridian and full-time guide since 1998. I grew up around Florida’s waters, and I love sharing them with anglers of every skill level.

Whether you’re chasing your first tarpon or refining your technique, I’ll take the time to help you make the most of your day.

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FROM THE PEOPLE WHO’VE BEEN HERE

“You will notice that he never stops working to get you on fish!”

Fred Chandler • Guest testimonial from our original website

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THE MOMENTS BETWEEN THE CASTS

Out here, it’s real.

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YOUR NEXT DAY ON THE WATER

Let’s make a memory.

Tell Capt. Scott what you want to catch and when you’ll be in Southwest Florida.