Make A Wake – Matlacha
Make A Wake – Matlacha
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
+2Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
100%
Oct 5, 2025
Backwater Trip (AM)
Inshore Slam
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.
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...
Captain replied
Jul 23, 2025
Backwater Trip (AM)
Lucky booking
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!
We were very lucky to land a last minute trip with Cody. Our experience was great from start to finish. He was communicative prior...
Captain replied
Mar 29, 2025
Backwater Trip (PM)
Backcountry Snook fishing
We booked a half-day trip with Captain Cody for my wife and I and a friend. We were hoping to get on some quality fish and hopefully bring home some filets. Cody made that happen for us. My wife caught her very first Snook and also a keeper trout. My friend and I also caught multiple Snook and took away some nice pictures . Captain Cody is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable, and even though we were experienced fishing in the area, we learned new techniques and tips. He also helped my wife a lot who was the most beginner level fisherperson in the group, and she (and I) really appreciated that. All of the equipment was good quality and the boat was perfect for this type of fishing. It was a little choppy but the Panga boat has no problem at all and the ride was comfortable. Thanks a bunch!
We booked a half-day trip with Captain Cody for my wife and I and a friend. We were hoping to get on some quality fish and hopefully...
Captain replied
Jun 23, 2025
Full Day Trip – Inshore
DO IT!!
We booked an 8 hour, multi species trip. Not only did Cody put us on fish, he explained why and how we were working as we did! We were able to complete the daily "grand slam" at least 1 Tarpon, Sea Trout, Redfish, and Snook. The shark were just icing on the cake! Cody, we are already planning another trip!
We booked an 8 hour, multi species trip. Not only did Cody put us on fish, he explained why and how we were working as we did!...
Captain replied
Jan 27, 2025
Nearshore Trip (PM)
Awesome Captain and fishing
Cody Sneed was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable, extremely accommodating and a great guide. Put us on fish, and made it a very enjoyable trip for my wife and I. He even ran his boat over to play with the dolphins at our request. I highly recommend Cody for your next fishing trip! He is the best one I have ever fished with!!!
Cody Sneed was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable, extremely accommodating and a great guide. Put us on fish, and made it...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
+2Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Inshore Slam
Backwater Trip (AM) on October 5, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Lucky booking
Backwater Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
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!
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Backcountry Snook fishing
Backwater Trip (PM) on March 29, 2025
We booked a half-day trip with Captain Cody for my wife and I and a friend. We were hoping to get on some quality fish and hopefully bring home some filets. Cody made that happen for us. My wife caught her very first Snook and also a keeper trout. My friend and I also caught multiple Snook and took away some nice pictures . Captain Cody is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable, and even though we were experienced fishing in the area, we learned new techniques and tips. He also helped my wife a lot who was the most beginner level fisherperson in the group, and she (and I) really appreciated that. All of the equipment was good quality and the boat was perfect for this type of fishing. It was a little choppy but the Panga boat has no problem at all and the ride was comfortable. Thanks a bunch!
We booked a half-day trip with Captain Cody for my wife and I and a friend. We were hoping to get on some quality fish and hopefully bring home some filets. Cody made that happen for us. My wife caught her very first Snook and also a keeper trout. My friend and I also caught multiple Snook and took away some nice pictures . Captain Cody is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable, and even though we were experienced fishing in the area, we learned new techniques and tips. He also helped...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
DO IT!!
Full Day Trip – Inshore on June 23, 2025
We booked an 8 hour, multi species trip. Not only did Cody put us on fish, he explained why and how we were working as we did! We were able to complete the daily "grand slam" at least 1 Tarpon, Sea Trout, Redfish, and Snook. The shark were just icing on the cake! Cody, we are already planning another trip!
We booked an 8 hour, multi species trip. Not only did Cody put us on fish, he explained why and how we were working as we did! We were able to complete the daily "grand slam" at least 1 Tarpon, Sea Trout, Redfish, and Snook. The shark were just icing on the cake! Cody, we are already planning another trip!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Captain and fishing
Nearshore Trip (PM) on January 27, 2025
Cody Sneed was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable, extremely accommodating and a great guide. Put us on fish, and made it a very enjoyable trip for my wife and I. He even ran his boat over to play with the dolphins at our request. I highly recommend Cody for your next fishing trip! He is the best one I have ever fished with!!!
Cody Sneed was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable, extremely accommodating and a great guide. Put us on fish, and made it a very enjoyable trip for my wife and I. He even ran his boat over to play with the dolphins at our request. I highly recommend Cody for your next fishing trip! He is the best one I have ever fished with!!!
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