Wax’em Fishing Charters is located in Palmetto and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Their goal is to provide a once-in-a-lifetime experience and to keep the lines tight and a smile on your face all day long! They fish all over Tampa bay and the Gulf of Mexico for a variety of fish!

Capt. Austin aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, handline, and many more.

You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper, depending on the weather and time of year.

You’ll be fishing from a 22’ Aquasport boat with enough room for up to 4 anglers at any single time.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. No need to worry about fishing licenses, as they will be provided and handled by the charter.

Coolers are provided for food and drinks and separate coolers are used for fish.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Wax’em Fishing Charters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $500
  • Private trip
    Half Day Inshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $500
  • Private trip
    Half Day Nearshore AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
  • Private trip
    Half Day Nearshore PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $550
  • Private trip
    6hr Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
  • Private trip
    6hr Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $800
  • Private trip
    Full Day Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000
  • Private trip
    Full Day Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,050
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FAQs about Wax’em Fishing Charters

Wax’em Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Inshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Nearshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Nearshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6hr Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6hr Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Inshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Nearshore (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Wax’em Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box Separate coolers for fish and food/drinks

Trips booked with Wax’em Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Wax’em Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Wax’em Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Handline
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Wax’em Fishing Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel (Narrow-barred)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Austin Metcalf
Bradenton, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
30 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
Capt. Austin runs trips out of Palmetto, Florida, aboard a 22ft Bay Boat. These waters are known for Cobia, Snook, Red Snapper, and many more, and he will show you how to catch them. With more than 15 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Aquasport (Bay boat) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 175HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Separate coolers for fish and food/drinks

Trip includes

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

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 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
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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5.0 / 5
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 4, 2024
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Alexandra S.
Bradenton, Florida
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Half day trip with Capt. Austin

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore AM on August 5, 2023
Captain Austin exceeded all expectations! His unparalleled expertise and guidance made our fishing trip an absolute dream....
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Lisa C.
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Half Day with Captain Austin

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore Trip (AM) on May 18, 2023
Our charter was a great time! Captain Austin was polite and great company. Captain Austin took us to so many great spots! Fish...
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Darryl M.
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Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Inshore AM on March 11, 2024
First time near shore fishing. Austin put us on fish and provided patient instruction. Great time.
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Karen Z.
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Great fishing day with captain Austin!

VERIFIED   Half Day Inshore AM on July 6, 2023
Capt. AUSTIN was great!! He is very professional and knows the best fishing spots. We caught many Snapper, Snook, Trout and...
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