Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' 

4.9
(7 reviews)
 Overseas Highway, Sugarloaf Keys, FL 33042, United States

Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' 

Sugarloaf Keys, FL, United States
16 ft
2
4.9
(7 reviews)

Waypoint Fishing Charters invites you to get up close and personal with the prolific waters of the Florida Keys. The company is operated by Captain Nate, an Iran war veteran who is a local fishing guide with thousands of hours of experience on the water.

Unhappy with the 'turn and burn' style of fishing found in the larger resort areas, Nate chooses to fish in the more laid back area of the Lower Keys where his goal is to take care of people and have them itching to come back to fish again.

Capt. Nate specializes in targeting all the species that call the waters of the Keys home. You can expect to target anything from the Silver King' Tarpon to Permit, Bonefish, Barracuda, Jacks, Sharks, Redfish, Snook, and Snapper.

A lot of those species offer constant action and make great fun for younger anglers. If you want to introduce your kids to the art of fishing without having to go too far out, a trip with Waypoint Fishing Charter is exactly what the doctor ordered. Plus, you won't have to worry about spending a bunch of money to catch nothing with Capt. Nate's 'No Catch - No Pay' policy.

You will be fishing aboard a 16' Hewes Bonefisher Flats boat. It comes powered by a 90 HP Yamaha engine and can comfortably take up to 2 anglers. The boat is equipped with a fish finder and a GPS, as well as a wireless trolling motor, an icebox, and a live well.

All trips with Capt. Nate and his Waypoint Fishing Charters come inclusive with everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will only need to bring your food and drinks, show up, and have fun!

Waypoint Fishing Charters invites you to get up close and personal with the prolific waters of the Florida Keys. The company is operated by Captain Nate, an Iran war veteran who is a local fishing guide with thousands of hours of experience on the water.

Unhappy with the 'turn and burn' style of fishing found in the larger resort areas, Nate chooses to fish in the more laid back area of the Lower Keys where his goal is to take care of people and have them itching to come back to fish again.

Capt. Nate specializes in targeting all the species that call the waters of the Keys home. You can expect to target anything from the Silver King' Tarpon to Permit, Bonefish, Barracuda, Jacks, Sharks, Redfish, Snook, and Snapper.

A lot of those species offer constant action and make great fun for younger anglers. If you want to introduce your kids to the art of fishing without having to go too far out, a trip with Waypoint Fishing Charter is exactly what the doctor ordered. Plus, you won't have to worry about spending a bunch of money to catch nothing with Capt. Nate's 'No Catch - No Pay' policy.

You will be fishing aboard a 16' Hewes Bonefisher Flats boat. It comes powered by a 90 HP Yamaha engine and can comfortably take up to 2 anglers. The boat is equipped with a fish finder and a GPS, as well as a wireless trolling motor, an icebox, and a live well.

All trips with Capt. Nate and his Waypoint Fishing Charters come inclusive with everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will only need to bring your food and drinks, show up, and have fun!

Nate Wheeler
Captain
Nate Wheeler
17 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 4:30 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
7 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Daniel Card
Daniel Card
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Tarpon
Full Day Trip on April 22, 20232 adults

I fished with Ben today a great human being and guide. He put me on fish, very knowledgeable, and to top it off is a veteran like myself OOH RAH look forward to fishing with him again.

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Susan Smithwick
Susan Smithwick
Repeat angler
us
Tallahassee, FL, US
Member since 2019
16 trips
5.0
Verified
Wonderfully fantastic full day trip with Captain Nat
Full Day Trip on July 30, 20192 adults

Wow, thanks to Captain Nat I caught a TARPON! Talk about being excited. I could barely contain myself ‘cause guess what I caught a TARPON! Even after the trip while driving home I had a big ear to ear grin ‘cause I caught a TARPON! Would I recommend Captain Nat, hell yea, ‘cause I caught a TARPON! He was professional, knew where to find the fish, boat was great, and I caught a TARPON!

Reported catch:
Tarpon
Zach Rayburn
Zach Rayburn
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nate
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 20192 adults

Ken Pelton
Ken Pelton
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2019
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nate
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 23, 20191 adult

Lee Clark
Lee Clark
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2017
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Great trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 20182 adults

We had a great time, caught quite a few fish. Remember to bring polarized glasses if you’re going on the half day

Reported catch:
Bonefish
Lemon Shark

FAQs about Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16'

Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16' include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Permit
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Nate Wheeler
Nate Wheeler

Sugarloaf Keys, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 18 hours
Member since February 2018

After graduating from Key West High School in 2003, Captain Nate chose to pass up on many college opportunities to enlist as an Intelligence Analyst in the USAF. Despite the fact Nate had started a very promising career in the USAF which included many travels and a decorated overseas deployment, he couldn't stay away from his love of fishing and spending time on the water.

Our Team
Ben M.

Ben M.

Captain

Nate Wheeler
Nate Wheeler
3
reports
16
reviews
2018
member since
~19h
response
After graduating from Key West High School in 2003, Captain Nate chose to pass up on many college opportunities to enlist as an Intelligence Analyst in the USAF. Despite the fact Nate had started a very promising career in the USAF which included many travels and a decorated overseas deployment, he couldn't stay away from his love of fishing and spending time on the water.
The crew
Ben M.
Ben M.
Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Permit
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Sugarloaf Keys to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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