Danica Anne Sportfishing 

4.6
(210 reviews)
 
State licensed
 90311 Old Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070, United States

Danica Anne Sportfishing 

Tavernier, FL, United States
42 ft
6
4.6
(210 reviews)

Ahoy! Welcome aboard with Captain Wayne Parker and the best first mates at sea!
Captain Wayne is a four-time golden hook recipient who knows exactly what the fish want! All trips include top-notch fishing gear, fresh caught bait, tournament level lures, and a crew that knows what to do! We are tackled up to land them as big as they grow!

After a super fun day catching some exciting fish, enjoy 'hook & cook' eating your fresh catch at our local restaurants ! Then return back to our dock for…..

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Ahoy! Welcome aboard with Captain Wayne Parker and the best first mates at sea!
Captain Wayne is a four-time golden hook recipient who knows exactly what the fish want! All trips include top-notch fishing gear, fresh caught bait, tournament level lures, and a crew that knows what to do! We are tackled up to land them as big as they grow!

After a super fun day catching some exciting fish, enjoy 'hook & cook' eating your fresh catch at our local restaurants ! Then return back to our dock for…..

**NEW**:  Sunset Cruises and Eco Tours on our comfortable 18' skiff! Max four (4) people. $70 pp for a 1.5 hour trip! Come relax in the Florida Bay and Atlantic oceans with crystal blue waters and the most spectacular Sunsets you'll ever see! Call or text to book !

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
+8
US $895
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+8
US $1,095
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+8
US $1,450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.6
210 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (148)

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
88%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (210)

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David Purdy
David Purdy
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water!!
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20262 adults2 children

We had an incredible day on this fishing charter! We landed several mahi, a beautiful wahoo, and even a yellowtail snapper. Captain Wayne and first mate Rex were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard all day to put us on fish. We had our two kids with us, the seas were a little rough for a while but Captain Wayne and Rex made sure they had a great time throughout the trip. This was an unforgettable experience for our whole family. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly charter with a hardworking crew that knows how to find fish, we highly recommend this trip. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Wahoo
Yellowtail Snapper
Charlie Pardoe
Charlie Pardoe
gb
United Kingdom
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Unforgettable Trip Chasing Trophy Fish
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 4, 20262 adults

Spent 1/2 day with Wayne and Alicia and the only regret we have is not booking it for longer!! Went out to target Mahi which we knew was a stretch only doing 1/2 day so early in the season, Well we came back with a monster cow and had 4 big hits which we didnt manage to land, without a doubt if we had another 2-4 hours at sea we would of come back with a lot more meat! Please do not hesitate if you see this book it up now! Alicia is amazing and what she doesnt know about fishing isnt worth knowing and the Cap is a real old school gentleman and a wizard with a filleting knife! You will not regret booking. Thanks again Both!!

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Roy Soto
Roy Soto
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great full day experience!!!
Full Day Trip on April 17, 20262 adults

We had a great time with Captain Wayne and his first mate Alicia! We did a full day charter and nabbed 21.5 fish, all while trolling. Why the 0.5? Because right as we were about to bring a blackfin tuna on board a lemon shark bit it in half, one foot from the end of the boat. It was absolutely awesome. We also saw a loggerhead turtle, cool frigate birds, and 2 F18s! Captain Wayne knows his stuff, and did a great job finding fish all day long. The boat was spacious, and had everything you needed to get the job done. Alicia was the standout. She was knowledgeable, funny, helpful, and never stopped working for a minute. I've been on many fishing charters, and absolutely highly recommend the Danica Anne!

Reported catch:
Blackfin Tuna
Thomas Russo
Thomas Russo
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Annual Summer Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip on July 17, 20262 adults

Captain and boat owner Wayne is a proud US Marine Veteran as am I and we hit it off right from the start. A Captain with more than 40 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys and that's the kind of intuition you want leading your Charter. He put us on fish right away. The 1st Mate was also a Captain who was knowledgeable, and friendly. We ate fresh fish for 3 days afterward and still have much more in the freezer. Thanks for a great trip, Captain Wayne, we will be back!

Lisa Love
Lisa Love
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
Was supposed to be the highlight of our trip
Full Day Trip on July 1, 20265 adults

I want to start by saying the captain and crew were super nice and I do believe they tried hard to find fish. The seaweed problem that the Florida keys is currently experiencing is definitely not their fault. However they keep up with all the fishing reports and knew before we got on the boat that the chances of finding what we were looking for wasn’t slim but zero and they never mentioned it before we left the dock. If they had told us up front that there was no chance of catching large fish because of the seaweed issue we could have discussed changing the trip from deep sea fishing to reef fishing or something that might have been fun because of actually catching something. In 8 hrs we only caught 7 fish 4 baby Mahi and 3 Bar Jack. I believe if the seaweed had not been an issue the trip would have been what we were looking for.

FAQs about Danica Anne Sportfishing

Danica Anne Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $895 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,095 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Danica Anne Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Just a regular bathroom like at your house, no bucket required ??
  • Air conditioning
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Danica Anne Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Sometimes the fish want a little meat with their plastic ? so we do quite a bit of live baiting at no charge to you!)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge for cleaning and filleting your catch, and we do it right here on the boat! )
  • First mate (We always provide a first mate. The customary tip is 30%. Our mates work very hard. Their work starts way before the trip preparing the vessel, preparing the gear, and catching/rigging bait to give you the best odds at your targeted species! )
  • Fishing license (You're fishing licenses are covered by Captain Wayne and the Danica Anne. )
Danica Anne Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We usually find the fish within about 25 nautical miles! )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Danica Anne Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Danica Anne Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Pompano
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Wayne Parker
Wayne Parker

Tavernier, Florida, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
210 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2019

Captain Wayne is a proud US Marine, an experienced race car driver, and has spent a lifetime fishing the Keys. He knows what the fish want, where to find them, and how to get them over the rail into the pail!

Our Team
Wayne P.

Wayne P.

Captain

Wayne Parker
Wayne Parker
Fully verified
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reports
210
reviews
2019
member since
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response
Captain Wayne is a proud US Marine, an experienced race car driver, and has spent a lifetime fishing the Keys. He knows what the fish want, where to find them, and how to get them over the rail into the pail!
The crew
Wayne P.
Wayne P.
Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Pompano
Pompano
Sailfish
Sailfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Great day on the water!!
    David P.
    David P.
  • Great day out on the ocean
    Michelle M.
    Michelle M.
  • Amazing Crew!
    Ashley V.
    Ashley V.
  • Unforgettable Trip Chasing Trophy Fish
    Charlie P.
    Charlie P.
  • Great experience!
    Arden H.
    Arden H.
  • Great Charter
    Tommy H.
    Tommy H.
  • great time!!
    Sean F.
    Sean F.
  • So Much Fun!
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
  • Salty Marine Puts You on the Fish
    Patrick B.
    Patrick B.
  • Great family trip!
    Bill R.
    Bill R.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1977
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Post
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 310HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We usually find the fish within about 25 nautical miles!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Just a regular bathroom like at your house, no bucket required ??
Air conditioning
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Sometimes the fish want a little meat with their plastic ? so we do quite a bit of live baiting at no charge to you!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge for cleaning and filleting your catch, and we do it right here on the boat!
First mate
We always provide a first mate. The customary tip is 30%. Our mates work very hard. Their work starts way before the trip preparing the vessel, preparing the gear, and catching/rigging bait to give you the best odds at your targeted species!
Fishing license
You're fishing licenses are covered by Captain Wayne and the Danica Anne.

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
There is no age limit to fish with Captain Wayne and the Danica Anne! We welcome all the youngsters.
You keep catch
Unless client does not want 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

 Bank transfer

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

What’s biting in Tavernier right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
SailfishSailfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Yellowtail)Snapper (Yellowtail)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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