Waypoint Fishing Charters - 16'

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
    This half-day morning trip will take you fishing the flats and inshore waters for Permit, Redfish, and many other species.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    US $500
    This afternoon package allows you to spend your morning relaxing on the beach and wetting a line later. You will be able to hit the flats for Bonefish and the inshore waters for whatever is in season.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $600
    This trip allows you to fish more productive spots for Bonefish, Redfish, Permit, and many other species. The bite will depend on the weather conditions and the season.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    On this trip, you will be able to fish for anything from Bonefish and Jack Crevalle to Redfish and Seatrout. If you want to get the waters all for yourselves, this is your trip.

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 $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 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

Meet the Captain

Nate Wheeler
Sugarloaf Keys, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonefish Bonefish
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Permit Permit

Boat specs

Hewes (Flats boat) originally built in 1998. Powered by a 90HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
16 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tarpon
+1
Angler rating
5
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0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
71%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Daniel C.
Newaygo, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tarpon

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 22, 2023
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...
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Susan S.
Crawfordville, FL
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Wonderfully fantastic full day trip with Captain Nat

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 30, 2019
Wow, thanks to Captain Nat I caught a TARPON!  Talk about being excited.  I could barely contain myself ‘cause guess what...
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Zach R.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 20, 2019
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Ken P.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nate

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 23, 2019
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Lee C.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 20, 2018
We had a great time, caught quite a few fish. Remember to bring polarized glasses if you’re going on the half day
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