Make A Wake – Sanibel Island 

5.0/5 (126 reviews)
 
State licensed
 15001 Punta Rassa Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908, United States

Make A Wake – Sanibel Island 

Up to 9 miles
Fort Myers, FL, United States
25 ft
6
5.0/5 (126 reviews)

If you're looking for a fun day of inshore fishing in Florida, look no further than Make A Wake. Captain Cody has a lifelong experience in catching fish and guiding charters, and he can accommodate guests of any skill levels. Whether it's your first time with a rod or you already have a few trophies in your record, you can have an amazing time!

Join Capt. Cody on his 25' Pathfinder boat, which offers a comfortable and smooth ride. There's enough room for 6 guests (4 fishing), so bring your friends and family. Kids need to be at least 4 years old, and life vests for them are provided. Capt. Cody is great at teaching the little ones how to catch their first fish and he can keep them entertained during the whole trip.

If you want to start slow in the calm water, target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, or Tripletail inshore. You can visit the flats and backcountry, or head out further, to the nearshore spots. There you can go after different types of Grouper and Snapper. The catch is yours to keep, so you'll leave the dock with tasty, fresh, fish fillets.

When it comes to fishing equipment, you're fully covered. There's bottled water and sodas on the boat but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks.

It doesn't matter if you're coming to catch your first fish, try out different fishing techniques, or simply enjoy the surroundings - with Make A Wake, you can have it all. Just choose the date!

If you're looking for a fun day of inshore fishing in Florida, look no further than Make A Wake. Captain Cody has a lifelong experience in catching fish and guiding charters, and he can accommodate guests of any skill levels. Whether it's your first time with a rod or you already have a few trophies in your record, you can have an amazing time!

Join Capt. Cody on his 25' Pathfinder boat, which offers a comfortable and smooth ride. There's enough room for 6 guests (4 fishing), so bring your friends and family. Kids need to be at least 4 years old, and life vests for them are provided. Capt. Cody is great at teaching the little ones how to catch their first fish and he can keep them entertained during the whole trip.

If you want to start slow in the calm water, target Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, or Tripletail inshore. You can visit the flats and backcountry, or head out further, to the nearshore spots. There you can go after different types of Grouper and Snapper. The catch is yours to keep, so you'll leave the dock with tasty, fresh, fish fillets.

When it comes to fishing equipment, you're fully covered. There's bottled water and sodas on the boat but feel free to bring your own beverages and snacks.

It doesn't matter if you're coming to catch your first fish, try out different fishing techniques, or simply enjoy the surroundings - with Make A Wake, you can have it all. Just choose the date!

Cody Snead
Captain
Cody Snead
8 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Backwater Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Tripletail
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Backwater Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
+6
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Nearshore Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Permit
Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)
Spanish Mackerel
+4
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Nearshore Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Permit
+8
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+4
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Snook
Tarpon
Snapper (Mangrove)
Redfish
+4
US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
126 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Timothy Popp
Timothy Popp
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip!!! Book with Make a Wake!!!
Nearshore Trip (AM) on July 7, 20262 adults2 children

We had a great time, would highly recommend Captain Cody and Make a Wake!!! We left out of Punta Rassa boat ramp and we where catching snook within the hour. We finished the day catching 5 different species from Snook, Sea trout, Jack Crevalle, goliath gropher and some catfish. We had a blast and Cody was great with us and it was a pleasure on how he took the time to help explain things and our girls really appreciated that!!! Great conversation as well. Will absolutely be back and recommend to friends!!!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Cody Snead
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Tim, I really appreciate the review 🎣

Mark Zaves
Mark Zaves
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Captain EVER
3/4 Day Inshore on February 3, 20266 adults

Our trip with Captain Cody was very good. Not because we caught buckets of fish. It was because he tried like hell to find fish. It has been really cold here, and the water temperatures are pretty low and effecting the bite. He spent extra time with us, where most trips would have had us back to the dock an hour sooner. He even stopped on the way back, trying to have dolfins follow us in our wake. Cody is very passionate about fishing and wants you to be catching. Thank you, Cody, for making a cool day fishing a great day out on the water. we will definitely book with you again.

Cody Snead
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review Mark.

Joseph Zullo
Joseph Zullo
us
New Jersey, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Had a great trip Captin Cody is awesome
Full Day Trip – Inshore on July 20, 20262 adults

Had a great day on the water with Captin Cody. He had plenty of live fresh bait for us all primo size. He put us on jacks, reds, snook, and snapper. Weather conditions weren’t in our favor but he knew exactly where to go to get the job done and was equipped with everything we needed. Highly recommend him to anyone fishing this area. He was patient with teaching my wife and I the tactics of the species we targeted. Great dude

Reported catch:
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
Cody Snead
Response from Captain

Thanks for leaving a review, i really appreciate it. 🎣

Mike  Benefiel
Mike Benefiel
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2021
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Angler / safe Guide and all around good person
Nearshore Trip (AM) on April 10, 20262 adults1 child

very knowledgeable super safe and great angler as well as great person caught our targeted species in all locations we pulled up to. cody was on point great to chat with and gain knowledge from about the area ! we will be back soon enough to have some more adventures and tour the area once we decide in a locaton to relocate to. till thek thanks again cody and tightlines in the future 🤙🏼

Cody Snead
Response from Captain

Thankyou for the review. Tight lines 🤙🏻

Kenneth Adams
Kenneth Adams
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
5.0
Verified
excellent Fishing experience
Backwater Trip (AM) on January 2, 20263 adults

Cody is a very pleasant skipper with good knowledge of the area and over 15 years of Fishing experience. The weather was beautiful. His boat is a 25 foot Pathfinder, flats boat, ideal for our group of four. Our teenager was especially fond of riding in the tower. We caught around a dozen small sea trout, lady fish and a 13 inch flounder but Lost three or four big ones before we could get them to the boat. We visited three or four spots with different baits. overall, we got our moneys worth and would do it again.

Cody Snead
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it.

FAQs about Make A Wake – Sanibel Island

Make A Wake – Sanibel Island offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Backwater Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $450 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 - 3/4 Day Inshore (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 – Sanibel Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Make A Wake – Sanibel Island include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (It is included in the trip price, unless tarpon crabs. Most days we will not be catching bait together. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and fillet is included )
  • Drinks (Water, Sodas)
  • Fishing license (Yes; covered by Captain's license)
Make A Wake – Sanibel Island offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Lake Kennedy or calusahatchee river )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Make A Wake – Sanibel Island offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Make A Wake – Sanibel Island include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Cody Snead
Cody Snead
Cody Snead

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
249 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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.

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
249 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2020
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Great trip!!! Book with Make a Wake!!!
    Timothy P.
    Timothy P.
  • I would do it again!!!!
    Donald R.
    Donald R.
  • Amazing Fishing Trip with a Knowledgeable Captain!
    Sydney M.
    Sydney M.
  • Great Captain
    Jon R.
    Jon R.
  • FISHTACULAR
    Curt L.
    Curt L.
  • Top-Notch Captain and a Fantastic Experience!
    Courtney D.
    Courtney D.
  • Thanksgiving Fun!
    Joe H.
    Joe H.
  • Best day on the water!
    Stefany D.
    Stefany D.
  • Snook Reds and Trout!
    Todd B.
    Todd B.
  • GREAT CAPTAIN
    Chris V.
    Chris V.

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
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Kennedy or calusahatchee river
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
It is included in the trip price, unless tarpon crabs. Most days we will not be catching bait together.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning and fillet is included
Drinks
Water, Sodas
Fishing license
Yes; covered by Captain's license

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.

More details

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 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Fort Myers right now

Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon
TripletailTripletail

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+8
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