Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1015 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (3 reviews)
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1015 Riverside Drive
Palmetto, FL, United States
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If you are looking to have "Good Times" on the water catching fish, enjoying the outdoors on our beautiful area of the Tampa Bay. I am your Captain. Low Stress, have fun and catch fish. Capt. Wayne is a local native fishing and boating on the Tampa Bay and surrounding waters for the past 40 years.

Capt. Waynes’s ride is a 21 Hewes Redfisher Flats Boat. Great ride, runs skinny, and catches fish. Captain Wayne will supply rods, reels, a fishing license, and bait.

Capt. Wayne likes to fish for what is given to him. On fair weather days, we may be potluck fishing in the bay. You will catch Trout, Mackerel, Sharks, Jacks, Snapper, Sheepshead and may even jump a Tarpon. Tampa Bay is very diverse; you never know what you may catch.

When we have schools of Snook or Redfish together we will shallow-water fish on the flats.

Tarpon trips are always fun weather permitting and seasonal.

You can keep some of the fish you catch, assuming regulations allow it. Catch cleaning is available, so you can take your fish home without any hassle. Talk about bang for your buck!

Again, there’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations.

If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Child-sized life vests are available. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

A few items you’ll want to bring include sunglasses, bottled water, snacks, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Captain Wayne is the best!
Captain Wayne is the best!
3/4 day trip with Captain Wayne
+10

Angler rating

3
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Ryan D.
Ryan D.

Orlando, Florida

5.0/5

Apr 25, 2023

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore

3/4 day trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED

I will start this by saying this was my first fishing charter experience outside of a group charter in Minnesota about 10 years ago… Captain Wayne was an exceptional Captain with special attention to safety and really knows the area, fish, his equipped and was able to get us on the fish pretty quickly considering the fish were not very active this week. He did such a great job keeping our lines baited and rod/reels ready, even taking our catch off. He was especially great with our twin 11yo boys who adored Captain Wayne and we felt like he was truly apart of our family by the end of our trip! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to fish this area, he really made our day! The boys also have a few things to say here: Isaiah: Captain Wayne was so nice to My dad, mom, brother and I. He would put bait on the hook when we needed bait. Even if a fish were to bite the line and take the hook (happened a lot!) he would stay calm and fix it for us! He tried his best to have us catch some fish and we caught so many fish! This experience is out of this world! I would definitely recommend Captain Wayne! He’s even got a great sense of humor so you’ll never get bored! Definitely the best fishing experience I’ve ever had! Would do again! Jacob: Captain Wayne is the funniest and nicest guy ever ( my dad is too ). When my bait got took by a fish, Wayne helped me put a new one on my hook even if he was in the middle of something. He took us to a lot of different spots to have the chance to catch a fish. I caught 25 fishes and Capt. Wayne told me that I was a machine because I was catching fish one after another. Next year if we come back to Florida, I want to fish with Capt. Wayne. He is the best fishing guide.

I will start this by saying this was my first fishing charter experience outside of a group charter in Minnesota about 10 years...  

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 Ryan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
 Ryan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 27, 2023
We had a great day together! I really appreciate the awesome review from you and the boys! I think the species count was ten. What a blast! Trout, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Shark, Gag Grouper, Ladyfish, Snook, Sailor Choice, a couple of Pinfish and spooled when jumping a big Tarpon. The icing on the cake. On the last cast Ryan hooked up on a second big fish. Which we started to chase and SNAP on video! I think it was another Tarpon. Then "The Machine" caught one more fish on his last cast! Thank you for booking a trip! I think The Machine and Mr. Go Fast earned Hall of Fame shirts!
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Dan D.
Dan D.
5.0/5

Mar 29, 2024

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)

Had a great time!

VERIFIED

We are eating our trout and mackerel as I type. Captain is a great guy and knows his stuff. Caught my first snook but it was too little to keep. Will go out again with captain Wayne.

We are eating our trout and mackerel as I type. Captain is a great guy and knows his stuff. Caught my first snook but it was too...  

Captain replied
 Dan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
 Dan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2024
Thank you for the review. I had a great time as well. I am glad we went out to catch them Trout and Mackerel. The Snook bite stayed FLAT even in the afternoon. Let me know when your down, we will go do it again. Thank you and I will update my photo.

Laurie K.
Laurie K.
5.0/5

Mar 21, 2024

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore

Captain Wayne is the best!

VERIFIED

Look no further, your fishing excursion is here!

Look no further, your fishing excursion is here!  

Captain replied
 Laurie K. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
 Laurie K. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 22, 2024
Thank you! I had a great time. I look forward to your next trip!
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (13)

Captain Wayne is the best!
Captain Wayne is the best!
3/4 day trip with Captain Wayne
+10

Angler rating

3
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
Showing: 3 of 3 reviews
Ryan D.
Ryan D.

Orlando, Florida

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

3/4 day trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on April 25, 2023

I will start this by saying this was my first fishing charter experience outside of a group charter in Minnesota about 10 years ago… Captain Wayne was an exceptional Captain with special attention to safety and really knows the area, fish, his equipped and was able to get us on the fish pretty quickly considering the fish were not very active this week. He did such a great job keeping our lines baited and rod/reels ready, even taking our catch off. He was especially great with our twin 11yo boys who adored Captain Wayne and we felt like he was truly apart of our family by the end of our trip! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to fish this area, he really made our day! The boys also have a few things to say here: Isaiah: Captain Wayne was so nice to My dad, mom, brother and I. He would put bait on the hook when we needed bait. Even if a fish were to bite the line and take the hook (happened a lot!) he would stay calm and fix it for us! He tried his best to have us catch some fish and we caught so many fish! This experience is out of this world! I would definitely recommend Captain Wayne! He’s even got a great sense of humor so you’ll never get bored! Definitely the best fishing experience I’ve ever had! Would do again! Jacob: Captain Wayne is the funniest and nicest guy ever ( my dad is too ). When my bait got took by a fish, Wayne helped me put a new one on my hook even if he was in the middle of something. He took us to a lot of different spots to have the chance to catch a fish. I caught 25 fishes and Capt. Wayne told me that I was a machine because I was catching fish one after another. Next year if we come back to Florida, I want to fish with Capt. Wayne. He is the best fishing guide.

I will start this by saying this was my first fishing charter experience outside of a group charter in Minnesota about 10 years ago… Captain Wayne was an exceptional Captain with special attention to safety and really knows the area, fish, his equipped and was able to get us on the fish pretty quickly considering the fish were not very active this week. He did such a great job keeping our lines baited and rod/reels ready, even taking our catch off. He was especially great with our twin 11yo...  

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 Ryan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 27, 2023
We had a great day together! I really appreciate the awesome review from you and the boys! I think the species count was ten. What a blast! Trout, Jack Crevalle, Bluefish, Shark, Gag Grouper, Ladyfish, Snook, Sailor Choice, a couple of Pinfish and spooled when jumping a big Tarpon. The icing on the cake. On the last cast Ryan hooked up on a second big fish. Which we started to chase and SNAP on video! I think it was another Tarpon. Then "The Machine" caught one more fish on his last cast! Thank you for booking a trip! I think The Machine and Mr. Go Fast earned Hall of Fame shirts!
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Dan D.
Dan D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 29, 2024

We are eating our trout and mackerel as I type. Captain is a great guy and knows his stuff. Caught my first snook but it was too little to keep. Will go out again with captain Wayne.

We are eating our trout and mackerel as I type. Captain is a great guy and knows his stuff. Caught my first snook but it was too little to keep. Will go out again with captain Wayne.  

 Dan D. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2024
Thank you for the review. I had a great time as well. I am glad we went out to catch them Trout and Mackerel. The Snook bite stayed FLAT even in the afternoon. Let me know when your down, we will go do it again. Thank you and I will update my photo.

Laurie K.
Laurie K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Wayne is the best!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 21, 2024

Look no further, your fishing excursion is here!

Look no further, your fishing excursion is here!  

 Laurie K. recommends Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 22, 2024
Thank you! I had a great time. I look forward to your next trip!
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FAQs about Good Times Fishing Adventures with Capt Wayne

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Hewes
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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