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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Backwater Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Join Capt. Cody for backwater fishing mangrove tree lines and grass flats. Bring your friends or family and enjoy this trip together. You get to keep the catch after the trip, so check out local restaurants and go there straight for lunch!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
  • Private trip
    Backwater Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Backwater fishing mangrove tree lines and grass flats. Check out how fast you can spot the fish in the grass and if it's harder to catch it there. The captain will help you with everything you need and clean your catch after the trip, free of charge.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 21 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This trip will take you fishing the passes and outer islands. Target Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, and many more. You don't need to be an experienced angler to join, you'll learn everything you need to known right on the spot. Bring some sunscreen, snacks, and drinks, and you're ready to go.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This short morning trip will take you fishing the passes and outer islands. Bring your family along and make this a family adventure you'll never forget. Your fishing licenses and equipment are covered. You only need to prepare snacks and drinks.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Backwater Three Quarter Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Backwater fishing mangrove tree lines and grass flats. Check out how fast you can spot the fish in the grass and if it's harder to catch it there. The captain will help you with everything you need and clean your catch after the trip, free of charge.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
  • Private trip
    Nearshore Three Quarter Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    This 6 hour trip will take you fishing the passes and outer islands. Bring your family along and make this a family adventure you'll never forget. Your fishing licenses and equipment are covered. You only need to bring along snacks and drinks.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Permit
    Permit
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $950
    A full day trip offers the most flexibility meaning you'll be able to fish multiple tides and move between spots as necessary. This adventure will give you the best chance to catch a monster fish.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Pompano
    Pompano
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good trip
Biggest catch on a long time! 18 lb. 34 in. snook.
Half Day trip with Captain Cody
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Aaron F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Backwater Trip (AM) on January 17, 2025
We had had a great time! We caught a bunch of fish and Capt Cody is really knowledgeable about both the area and fishing. He...
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Steven V. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day in Pine Island sound

VERIFIED   Nearshore Three Quarter Day Trip on December 7, 2024
Chad knew where to go and put us on fish quickly. He is very knowledgeable about the area and has a lot of fun facts.
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Larie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful Morning on the water

VERIFIED   Backwater Trip (AM) on February 4, 2024
Captain Cody gave us a couple of fishing options and did a great job putting us on the dish. He knows the waters well and is...
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Bruce L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Nearshore Trip (PM) on March 5, 2024
Spent a wonderful afternoon fishing with Capt Cody. He worked hard to make sure we caught fish. Will definitely be coming back...
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Stacy S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   Nearshore Three Quarter Day Trip on September 21, 2024
Fishing was a little slow but that happens. Captain Cody was great.
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FAQs about Make A Wake – Matlacha

Make A Wake – Matlacha offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Backwater Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Backwater Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Backwater Three Quarter Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Nearshore Three Quarter Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Make A Wake – Matlacha, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Make A Wake – Matlacha include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and St Croix)
  • Live Bait (Only on rare occasions will we catch bait together. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No extra charge for cleaning the fish. )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (My fishing license covers up to 4 anglers with me on the boat. )
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Request in advance)

Make A Wake – Matlacha offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (Calusahatchee river )
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9miles offshore )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Make A Wake – Matlacha offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Make A Wake – Matlacha include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Permit
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Cody Snead
Matlacha, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
160 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2020
Captain Cody has been fishing since he was a boy, but started to do this professionally in 2006. Born and raised in Florida, he's a second generation of fishermen. He realized that people love to go fishing, but they don't have the ability to do it on their own, so he decided to make it easy for them. He taught many people how to fish, especially children. It's always an exciting experience when they catch their first fish.

The fish you can target

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Permit Permit

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Panga
Boat type
Panga

Engine model
115
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Calusahatchee river
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and St Croix
Live Bait
Only on rare occasions will we catch bait together.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No extra charge for cleaning the fish.
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
My fishing license covers up to 4 anglers with me on the boat.
Fly Fishing Equipment
Request in advance

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 4 years old; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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