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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Backwater Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    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
    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)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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

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

Meet the Captain

Cody Snead
Matlacha, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
151 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Panga (Panga) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2019. Powered by a 115HP 115 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

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

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Biggest catch on a long time! 18 lb. 34 in. snook.
Half Day trip with Captain Cody
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Larie M.
Excellent
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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
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Experience:
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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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Leon C.
Excellent
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Fishing with Cody

VERIFIED   Nearshore Trip (AM) on October 3, 2023
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Arthur F.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Backwater Trip (AM) on October 8, 2020
Captain Cody was extremely helpful with making the trip as fruitful as possible. He knew the area well and did not hesitate...
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Sammi B.
Fort Myers, Florida
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Half Day trip with Captain Cody

Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 18, 2020
What a great experience! Would highly recommend Make A Wake Charters. We went on a half-day excursion with Captain Cody to...
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