Make A Wake – Matlacha 

5.0/5 (22 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Stringfellow Road 3105, St. James City, FL 33956, United States

Make A Wake – Matlacha 

Up to 9 miles
St. James City, FL, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (22 reviews)

Spending a day with Make A Wake is a perfect way to learn new fishing tricks and have fun on the water. Captain Cody Snead has been fishing in the area since he was a kid and knows all the secrets of these waters. Thanks to his experience and friendly approach, lots of people learned how to fish and caught their first fish on his boat. He encourages family-friendly trips and introduces the amazing world of fishing to the little ones.

You'll be fishing on a 23' Panga boat that accommodates up to 3 guests. This simple boat has everything you need for a successful day of fishing – navigational technology, safety equipment, a live bait tank, and a wireless trolling motor.

With a variety of inshore and nearshore species you can find here, it's hard to list everything that can bite your bait. You're most likely to target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Snapper, but also Spotted Seatrout, different types of Grouper, Pompano, and Cobia. You get to keep the catch and Capt. Cody will clean it for you free of charge.

Your rods and reels are included in the price. If you want to target fish on the fly, make sure to request fly fishing equipment in advance. There's fresh water on the boat but feel free to bring beverages of your choice and some snacks. Kids need to be at least years old and life vests for them are provided.

Let Capt. Cody and Make A Wake show you how amazing inshore fishing can be. You only need to choose the trip that sounds best for you!

Spending a day with Make A Wake is a perfect way to learn new fishing tricks and have fun on the water. Captain Cody Snead has been fishing in the area since he was a kid and knows all the secrets of these waters. Thanks to his experience and friendly approach, lots of people learned how to fish and caught their first fish on his boat. He encourages family-friendly trips and introduces the amazing world of fishing to the little ones.

You'll be fishing on a 23' Panga boat that accommodates up to 3 guests. This simple boat has everything you need for a successful day of fishing – navigational technology, safety equipment, a live bait tank, and a wireless trolling motor.

With a variety of inshore and nearshore species you can find here, it's hard to list everything that can bite your bait. You're most likely to target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Snapper, but also Spotted Seatrout, different types of Grouper, Pompano, and Cobia. You get to keep the catch and Capt. Cody will clean it for you free of charge.

Your rods and reels are included in the price. If you want to target fish on the fly, make sure to request fly fishing equipment in advance. There's fresh water on the boat but feel free to bring beverages of your choice and some snacks. Kids need to be at least years old and life vests for them are provided.

Let Capt. Cody and Make A Wake show you how amazing inshore fishing can be. You only need to choose the trip that sounds best for you!

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Rating

5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Matthew Guinn
Matthew Guinn
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Cody is passionate about fishing
Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 3, 20263 adults

My wife and I have been on other fishing charters and Captain Cody showed the most passion of any Captain we have had. He made it his goal for everyone catch fish. He loves fishing and sharing his knowledge about fishing. He was very hands on and supportive and made the charter a great time. We caught many different varieties of fish including my son catching a 3 foot Bull Shark that was a memory we will have forever. It was not an ideal day for fishing, full moon and windy, the fish were not biting frequently but he taught us all strategies to get action throughout the day. I will use Captain Cody again as he is a great guy, very personable and passionate about fishing and fish conservation. He helped everyone make a catch they will remember forever. Happy Fishing Everyone!

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thankyou for giving me a great review, I really appreciate takimg the time to write it. 🎣

Tibor Nagy
Tibor Nagy
Repeat angler
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Lucky booking
Backwater Trip (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults

We were very lucky to land a last minute trip with Cody. Our experience was great from start to finish. He was communicative prior to the trip, he was ready when he said he would be. He took us to several locations where we had mixed results. We never stayed in a location long where the fish weren’t biting. We caught several nice sized fish, hooked and lost a couple big ones including tarpon. Cody is a knowledgeable fisherman who was intent on giving us a good experience. We will book with him again!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it 🙏

Greg Pyles
Greg Pyles
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Inshore Slam
Backwater Trip (AM) on October 5, 20252 adults

Captain Cody was awesome! He asked us what we wanted to target and then put us on them. The wife caught and released six snook before I managed to finally get on the board with my first. After catching mutiple snook, we moved to another spot where we both were quickly on the reds. Then right on cue the wife landed a spotted seatrout to complete her inshore slam. Great time and great conversation.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thankyou greg, I really appreciate the review. let me know when you want to go again.

Trish Stowers
Trish Stowers
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Beautiful day on the water.
Backwater Trip (AM) on February 4, 20262 adults

Cody was very accommodating. Weather not so much. Fortunately able to reschedule and had a lovely day out on the water. Cody is a delight. Easy going and knowledgeable. Will be a repeat customer.

Response from Captain

Thankyou for the great review Trish, I really appreciate it.

Chad Cliffgard
Chad Cliffgard
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Worth booking
Nearshore Trip (AM) on July 11, 20253 adults

Captain Cody was knowledgeable and personable, showed great patience with my 13 year olds and put us on some cool fishing and great memories

Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Chad, I really appreciate the review 😀 🎣

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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $550
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
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6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
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US $750
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US $950
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5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Matthew Guinn
Matthew Guinn
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Cody is passionate about fishing
Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 3, 20263 adults

My wife and I have been on other fishing charters and Captain Cody showed the most passion of any Captain we have had. He made it his goal for everyone catch fish. He loves fishing and sharing his knowledge about fishing. He was very hands on and supportive and made the charter a great time. We caught many different varieties of fish including my son catching a 3 foot Bull Shark that was a memory we will have forever. It was not an ideal day for fishing, full moon and windy, the fish were not biting frequently but he taught us all strategies to get action throughout the day. I will use Captain Cody again as he is a great guy, very personable and passionate about fishing and fish conservation. He helped everyone make a catch they will remember forever. Happy Fishing Everyone!

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thankyou for giving me a great review, I really appreciate takimg the time to write it. 🎣

Tibor Nagy
Tibor Nagy
Repeat angler
us
New Hampshire, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Lucky booking
Backwater Trip (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults

We were very lucky to land a last minute trip with Cody. Our experience was great from start to finish. He was communicative prior to the trip, he was ready when he said he would be. He took us to several locations where we had mixed results. We never stayed in a location long where the fish weren’t biting. We caught several nice sized fish, hooked and lost a couple big ones including tarpon. Cody is a knowledgeable fisherman who was intent on giving us a good experience. We will book with him again!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it 🙏

Greg Pyles
Greg Pyles
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Inshore Slam
Backwater Trip (AM) on October 5, 20252 adults

Captain Cody was awesome! He asked us what we wanted to target and then put us on them. The wife caught and released six snook before I managed to finally get on the board with my first. After catching mutiple snook, we moved to another spot where we both were quickly on the reds. Then right on cue the wife landed a spotted seatrout to complete her inshore slam. Great time and great conversation.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thankyou greg, I really appreciate the review. let me know when you want to go again.

Trish Stowers
Trish Stowers
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Beautiful day on the water.
Backwater Trip (AM) on February 4, 20262 adults

Cody was very accommodating. Weather not so much. Fortunately able to reschedule and had a lovely day out on the water. Cody is a delight. Easy going and knowledgeable. Will be a repeat customer.

Response from Captain

Thankyou for the great review Trish, I really appreciate it.

Chad Cliffgard
Chad Cliffgard
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Worth booking
Nearshore Trip (AM) on July 11, 20253 adults

Captain Cody was knowledgeable and personable, showed great patience with my 13 year olds and put us on some cool fishing and great memories

Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Chad, I really appreciate the review 😀 🎣

FAQs about Make A Wake – Matlacha

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots
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