Danica Anne Sportfishing 

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

Danica Anne Sportfishing 

Tavernier, FL, United States
–
42 ft
6
4.6
(212 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 !

Wayne Parker
Captain
Wayne Parker
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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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
+7
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
212 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (151)

What anglers say

86%
Great experience
87%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
94%
Good boat
87%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

Reviews (212)

  • David Purdy
    David Purdy
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!!

    Full Day Trip on July 14, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • 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, 2026 • 2 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!

  • 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, 2026 • 2 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!!

  • roy soto
    roy soto
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great full day experience!!!

    Full Day Trip on April 17, 2026 • 2 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!

  • Patrick Bolger
    Patrick Bolger
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Salty Marine Puts You on the Fish

    3/4 Day Trip on December 30, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Unforgettable day on the water with Captain Wayne and his crew! They were dialed in from the first minute – super friendly, organized, and they put us on fish nonstop. The boat was clean, the gear was solid, and the mate handled everything so all we had to do was reel and laugh. If you want a real-deal fishing adventure with a captain who’s seen it all and still loves every minute of it, this is the charter to book. Highly recommend!

  • Marlene Mcquivey
    Marlene Mcquivey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day! captain wayne and rex were exceptional!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2026 • 4 adults

    these two really know how to take a bunch of beginners and put them right in the middle of all the fish! We had a great time and caught more than enough fish in the four hours. Would highly recommend Captain Wayne!

  • Ashley Varnis
    Ashley Varnis
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Crew!

    3/4 Day Trip on May 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    Went out with captain Wayne and first mate Rex, it was a quiet day on the water but we still managed to hook 2 tuna and a wahoo!! Amazing trip and the crew worked incredibly hard to ensure we left with some delicious fish.

  • Michelle Murff
    Michelle Murff
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day out on the ocean

    Full Day Trip on July 6, 2026 • 6 adults

    Captain Wayne and Rexwirked really hard and we had fn. The fishing was a little slow, but not fo lack of effort. We would deinantly book te Dania Anne again.

  • Kevin Hastings
    Kevin Hastings
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2025
    4.3
    Verified

    Captain Wayne can find the fish

    Full Day Trip on March 13, 2026 • 3 adults

    Great day on the Danica Anne.The Captain knew where the fish were and first mate Alisha kept the poles in the water. The morning brought us our first fish on boat was a barracuda then 3 Dolphin fish. He headed to the hump, but the weather was the best in weeks so the couldn’t troll out there because of too many boats in the area. Instead we trolled in the area, but to no avail. Towards the end of the day, we headed to the reef and landed some yellowtail snapper to end up today with about 10 more fish

  • Patrick Oxenreider
    Patrick Oxenreider
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Full Day Trip on April 18, 2026 • 6 adults

    The Captain and mate were great and spent time explaining things to us and talking about thier experience and backgrounds. Limited out on Black Fin and caught plenty of Yellow Tail so dinner was phenomenal that night. Will definitely book with Captain Wayne again.

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
212 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
5
reports
212
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
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

  • Angler proudly holding a large barracuda aboard a charter boat, with a second adult and fishing rods visible offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Corey M.
    Corey M.
    not only did we catch a light lunch, but we caught our trophy fish of the day… a HUGE barracuda!
  • Adult angler holding a large spotted barracuda aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Marlene M.
    Marlene M.
    these two really know how to take a bunch of beginners and put them right in the middle of all the fish! We had a great time and caught more than enough fish in the four hours. Would highly recommend Captain Wayne!
  • Two anglers enjoying a day on the water, capturing a moment together on a fishing charter.
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    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!
  • Adult angler stands beside three fish displayed beneath a Danica Anne offshore and reef sport fishing sign.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Bare minimum effort was givin. Their was only three of us fore this charter. The captain and first mate bearley acknowledged us then pointed to the ice cest to put our food and dink in. Their was no ice in the ice chest he said he would get some in the ice chest in a few we got ice 2 hr in the trip. The first mate was covering for the captins old first mate witch was fired from what i was told. We were given no instructions like where to sit, life jacket, or even how they were going to fish, how to pay so no instructions. The first mate did try a little. We did catch 3 keepers. When the charter was over we got off the boat and I had to ask for my fish. The Captain reached into the ice chest and proceeded to hand me the fish i had to ask for it to be fillted he did the first two of my fish and i had to ask for him to do my 3rd fish ot was like he wanted to keep it. I was happy that i caught some fish but not happy how the boat was run.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    David P.
    David P.
    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!
  • A family proudly displays their catch of the day, featuring several fish, in front of the Danica Anne Sport Fishing sign after a successful offshore trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Michelle M.
    Michelle M.
    Captain Wayne and Rexwirked really hard and we had fn. The fishing was a little slow, but not fo lack of effort. We would deinantly book te Dania Anne again.
  • Group of anglers fishing from the stern of a center-console boat on open ocean waters, with rods ready and a fighting chair visible.
    Roderick H.
    Roderick H.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Ashley V.
    Ashley V.
    Went out with captain Wayne and first mate Rex, it was a quiet day on the water but we still managed to hook 2 tuna and a wahoo!! Amazing trip and the crew worked incredibly hard to ensure we left with some delicious fish.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Charlie P.
    Charlie P.
    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!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Spanish Mackerel while an adult holds two Yellowtail Snapper at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Arden H.
    Arden H.
    I went with the 6hr trip. It goes by quick. I'd recommend the longer trip to catch more fish. The Captain and first mate are awesome. Fun and family friendly. My nine year old son had a lot of fun. Thank you Captain Wayne!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
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.
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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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