Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Explore the backcountry of Florida Bay with Wayne Gatling Guide Service and fish the unspoiled flats of Marathon, Florida like a true local! You’ll be blown away by the Keys and its surrounding islands while traversing its calm inshore flats in search of some impressive creatures that reside in shallower waters.

The Captain’s 25’ custom center console is powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine and equipped with a fishfinder, GPS, a live bait well, ice box, and necessary safety gear. It fits up to 4 guests per trip and is great for a weekend outing with friends or the whole family. Capt. Wayne also welcomes children of all ages as he looks to inspire a new generation of anglers to come!

The Florida Bay is perfect for those who don’t like the rough ocean, but would still like to catch a wide variety of fish while staying closer to shore. You’ll mainly be fishing inshore and nearshore, as well as over reefs and wrecks along the coast.

Capt. Wayne specializes in light tackle spinning and bottom fishing, so you can expect to challenge everything from your hefty bottom-dwellers like Black Grouper, to your more acrobatic jumpers like Tarpon. Other species you’ll be targeting include King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Bluefish, Yellowtail Snapper, and Spotted Seatrout.

Penn rods and reels, tackle, and bait are supplied on each trip to ensure the best quality experience to all anglers. The captain will take care of your fishing license prior to departure, so you can just focus on relaxing and having a good time out on the water. Just be sure to pack some of your favorite snacks, drinks, and perhaps some lunch for your longer trips.

Whether you are an avid fisherman or just a beginner, you can count on Wayne Gatling Service to show you an awesome time. Bring some sunscreen, your favorite pair of sunglasses, and a camera to capture some truly unforgettable moments and book your next fishing trip with Capt. Wayne!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 7 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jan 5 - May 20
    US $650
    Explore the backcountry of Florida Bay and target a range of species including Mangrove, Yellowtail Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, and many more. This 4-hour morning trip is perfect for families and fun for kids! Book your next trip with Wayne Gatling Guide Service and experience the thrill of backcountry fishing in Florida!
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (PM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 7 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Jan 5 - May 20
    US $650
    This 4-hour afternoon trip is perfect for families and fun for kids! You'll prowl the backcountry waters in search of delicious Snapper to reel in and bring home for dinner.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 7 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 15 - May 20
    US $650
    Come challenge the big, bad "Silver King" in his domain and see if you can tame the beast! The Tarpon is an acrobatic fish that certainly likes to put up a fight, so you'll definitely have some work cut out for you. This is a fun 4-hour trip for the whole family, or group of friends looking for a fun morning of some action-packed sportfishing!
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 7 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 4:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Mar 15 - May 20
    US $650
    Wayne Gatling Guide Service offers Tarpon trips in the afternoon as well. On this trip, your main target will be the "Silver King," a truly acrobatic and tough fighting fish. This is a fun trip for the whole family or friend groups of 4, looking for a fun-filled afternoon of some action-packed fishing!
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 7 dĆ­as de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jan 5 - May 20
    US $950
    This 7-hour morning trip is perfect for families and fun for kids! You'll prowl the backcountry waters in search of delicious Snapper to reel in and bring home for dinner.
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FAQs about Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Wayne Gatling Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group - Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM) (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Wayne Gatling Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Wayne Gatling Guide Service include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo (Penn)
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Licencia de Pesca

Wayne Gatling Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio

Wayne Gatling Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Wayne Gatling Guide Service include:
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Sobre el Captain

Wayne Gatling
MaratĆ³n, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
IdentificaciĆ³n y licencia verificadas
93 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Marzo 2019
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Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishinā€™ Fool!

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Bluefish Bluefish
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Especificaciones del barco

Custom (Center console) construido en 1996, y restaurado en 2018. Impulsado por 200HP Yamaha motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 25 nudos.

Longitud
25 ft
Capacidad
4 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Spinning

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Penn
Limpieza y Fileteado
Licencia de Pesca

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 7 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
All ages welcome!
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Cheques

MaratĆ³n Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.8 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 79 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
4.7 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (106)
April fishing trip
Great day with Captain Wayne.
Half day afternoon back country with Captain Wayne
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CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
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OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
98%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
95%
Apto para niƱos
94%
Satisfecho con el barco
98%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
94%
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Racheal P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Wayne

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (AM) on Abril 26, 2023
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Ed R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great guide

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Trip ā€“ Backcountry (AM) on Marzo 16, 2024
Very helpful and worked hard to get us into fish.
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Paul S.
Sanford, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

May fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on Mayo 9, 2023
Wayne knows the waterways and where to find Tarpon. He came through for us with a great fight at the end of the day.
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Bill R.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

Full day charter

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM) on Abril 22, 2023
Trip was half day tarpon and half day light tackle bay fishing (full day) Tarpon were light so we changed up tackle...
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Joel G.
Arlington, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

April fishing trip

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip ā€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on Abril 3, 2023
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