Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46'

Striper fishing has just got more interesting with Wayne Gatling Guide Service! Join Captain Wayne in Rock Hall and start a fishing adventure you’ll remember for years to come. He’s been in the business for 48 years and has completed over 7500 charters out of Rock Hall. In 2020, Capt. Wayne was awarded “Best of the Bay” for charter boat captains by the Chesapeake Bay Magazine, while in 2021, he received the “Best of Rock Hall” award.

The trip starts on a 46’ Markley boat that’s a true fishing machine. This spacious vessel has enough room to take 16 anglers per trip and everyone can fish in comfort. After a restoration in 2020, the boat got twin 330 HP Cummins engines and upgraded with the newest navigational electronics. The boat is wheelchair accessible, has a private toilet, and also features a live bait tank, a cooler, and safety gear.

Choose between a morning and an afternoon trip. You’ll explore the offshore spots looking for Striped Bass. There are different techniques you can use, mainly bottom fishing, spinning, and jigging. You get to keep your catch so try to make every cast count and don’t let the fish slip away.

All fishing equipment and licenses are included in the price. After the trip, the crew will also clean and fillet your catch, so you just need to find a good nearby restaurant and enjoy a well-earned meal. Don’t forget to pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

Wayne Gatling Guide Service welcomes you aboard! Let’s go fishing!

Note: If we catch the limit for the Striped Bass on a trip, we would have to fish for other available fish or turn back.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $770
    Target Striped Bass on this morning adventure and catch your lunch. The crew takes care of your licenses and fishing equipment, so you only need to pack some snacks and drinks for the day. Note: If we catch the limit for the Striped Bass on a trip, we would have to fish for other available fish or turn back.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $770
    Explore the nearshore waters of the bay, looking for Striped Bass. This evening adventure is a perfect way to enjoy your day and get some fresh dinner meat. All fishing equipment is included in the price. Note: If we catch the limit for the Striped Bass on a trip, we would have to fish for other available fish or turn back.

FAQs about Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46'

Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $770 per group, additional US $110 per person after 7 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $770 per group, additional US $110 per person after 7 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46' offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing

Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46' include:
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Catfish
  • Perch (White)

Meet the Captain

Wayne Gatling
Rock Hall, Maryland, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
93 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2019
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Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishin’ Fool!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass
Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Markley (Bay boat) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 330HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
15 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible

Payment

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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (8)
Morning trip
Very bad day to be a fish! ??
Great Day
+5
Angler rating
13
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Brent W.
Rohrerstown, PA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon trip with Captain Wayne Gatling

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 6, 2023
Awesome trip! Captain Wayne and 1st mate Jamie are the absolute best at what they do! They decided on Saturday to pull out...
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John S.
Forest Heights, MD
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fathers Day!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2023
I wanted to hook up with my sons. We haven’t hooked together in a while. Captain Wayne put us on!!! We had big fun and were...
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Raymond W.
LUTHVLE TIMON, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing on the bay.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 20, 2023
The fishing trip was great. Captain Gatling knew all the spots where the fish are. He and his first mate, Jamie, made the experience...
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Christopher W.
Gap, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2023
We had a great time going out on our fishing trip. The Captain and first mate were excellent.  10/10 recommend.
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Mecca W.
Havre De Grace, MD
Excellent
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Great Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 24, 2023
Captain Wayne was very knowledgeable and personable.  Had a great time.
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