Small Wave Charters 

5.0/5 (169 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Woodlawn Beach Road 1422, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, United States

Small Wave Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
20 ft
4
5.0/5 (169 reviews)

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Make the most of your time on Florida’s Emerald Coast and go fishing with Small Wave Charters. Captain Sean will be your guide in and around Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre Florida, giving you access to local experience.

Species like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Tarpon, and more are in the cards, depending on the season.

Capt. Sean is an enthusiastic fly fishing guide. The skiff is set up with top-of-the-line fly fishing gear from brands like 3-Tand reels, Forgotten Coast Outfitters, Sage, Orvis, and other top companies. All flies are provided, with most being tied by Sean to match local baits. Small Wave Charters also offers light spinning tackle trips (LT) with all lures and live bait provided.  All tackle is from reputable manufacturers.

Small Wave Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Child-sized life vests are available on board if you elect to bring a kid along for the adventure. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You’ll step aboard 20' Xpress H20B, capable of carrying 4 clients plus all you snacks and catch of the day. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Sean will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures, and live bait if required for the day.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. There will be water provided on board, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now’s the time to experience fishing on Florida’s Emerald Coast for yourself, with Small Wave Charters!

Payment can be fulfilled using Cash, Venmo, Cash App.

Make the most of your time on Florida’s Emerald Coast and go fishing with Small Wave Charters. Captain Sean will be your guide in and around Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, and Navarre Florida, giving you access to local experience.

Species like Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Tarpon, and more are in the cards, depending on the season.

Capt. Sean is an enthusiastic fly fishing guide. The skiff is set up with top-of-the-line fly fishing gear from brands like 3-Tand reels, Forgotten Coast Outfitters, Sage, Orvis, and other top companies. All flies are provided, with most being tied by Sean to match local baits. Small Wave Charters also offers light spinning tackle trips (LT) with all lures and live bait provided.  All tackle is from reputable manufacturers.

Small Wave Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Child-sized life vests are available on board if you elect to bring a kid along for the adventure. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You’ll step aboard 20' Xpress H20B, capable of carrying 4 clients plus all you snacks and catch of the day. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Sean will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures, and live bait if required for the day.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), a hat, and sunglasses. There will be water provided on board, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now’s the time to experience fishing on Florida’s Emerald Coast for yourself, with Small Wave Charters!

Payment can be fulfilled using Cash, Venmo, Cash App.

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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
169 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (195)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Anthony Stegeman
Anthony Stegeman
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
My face hurts from smiling...
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on June 9, 20261 adult1 child

Sean was the best! He knew so much and was very confident in taking brand new salt water fishermen on a trip. He put us on Sea Trout right away. We fished for four hours straight and were sad to leave. My son caught more fish than me but we dont have a number, we lost count! We will most definitely will book with him again when we return to Florida. He was personable, confident, and spoke to us like we were friends for life. If youre looking for a great time, book this trip. We did the four hour inshore. We thought that flyfishing would be a bit much for a first time in the salt. If you have kids, Sean will be great. He was patient and thoughtful in his answers for all the questions we asked. Book this trip. It will be great!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Tony, thank you for such a great review and very kind words. I enjoyed sharing the boat with yall and I hope I get to do it again some day.

Wendy Collins
Wendy Collins
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Full Day Trip– Inshore (LT) on June 8, 20262 adults

We had an absolutely incredible inshore fishing trip with Captain Sean! From the moment we stepped onto the boat, it was clear that Captain Sean is a true professional who knows these waters inside and out. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to make sure both of us on board had a fantastic time and caught plenty of fish. The boat was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with top-notch gear. Whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Sean will tailor the trip perfectly to your skill level. We cannot recommend him highly enough and will definitely be booking another charter with him soon!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind words? it was a pleasure to share the boat with yall, and Im glad we were able to hook up on some nice fish as well. I hope I get to host yall again soon!

Abby Brown
Abby Brown
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip with a great guide
2 Hour Light Tackle Trip - 1:00 PM on May 25, 20262 adults2 children

If you want to do a fishing trip with someone who truly enjoys what they do, then book with Sean. My daughter loves to fish but was born into a family of non fishers. We just wanted to give give her a chance to reel some fish in and get some pointers. The forecast was shaky the day of our reservation but Sean stayed in touch and adjusted our start time to make sure we could get on the water. He warned us fishing might not be great but he found a spot and Nora caught several fish. He gave her tips along the way and told her about all the different species. At the end he even sat with her and showed her how to tie different knots and gave her a goodie bag of baits. We could not have had a better guide and will absolutely be booking with Sean again when we are back in the area. Highly recommend, especially if you are going our with kids!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Abby thank you for booking with me. It was a blessing to guide your family. I look forward to more adventures with yall, hopefully with better weather.

Cody Zenisek
Cody Zenisek
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
10/10 Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) - 1:00 PM on March 27, 20262 adults2 children

I will start off by saying Sean is a masterclass of a captain. He is incredibly professional and a down-to-earth human being. Our group was two dads each with a son. One family was relatively experienced in fishing whereas the other family was new to fishing, especially saltwater. We then started our trip with a thorough safety brief before getting into the daily plan. From there we fished multiple spots during our 4 hour session with success at every location. Sean made both families feel at home on the water regardless of experience levels. We would definitely book him again in the future. Thanks again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Cody, thank you very much for the kind words. I greatly appreciate you, and the kids were both great. I hope those fish make for a great meal, I look forward to getting yall out again in the future.

Jeffrey Mullen
Jeffrey Mullen
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Class Act Guide
Special 4 hour trip for Jeffrey Mullen on April 22, 20262 adults

Captain Sean was great. We started to fish on a tough day. Winds up and initially fishing was slow. He kept searching and at the end started catching a lot. Although the 4 hrs was up, Captain Sean continued to let us catch fish well after our finish time. He genuinely cares and takes pride in making sure you catch fish. Very personable, and conversation was very fun! Boat and equipment top notch, not beat up and old. Highly recommend if you want these things in your fishing guide. From someone whose fished all over the Southern US.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Jeff, thank you for the kind words. I had a great time with yall. I hope we can do it again.

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Light Tackle Trip
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
INSHORE FLY FISHING 2HR
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
HALF DAY FLY FISHING TRIP
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT)
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FULL DAY INSHORE FLY FISHING
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip– Inshore (LT)
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
169 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (195)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (169)

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Showing 15 of 169 reviews
Anthony Stegeman
Anthony Stegeman
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
My face hurts from smiling...
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on June 9, 20261 adult1 child

Sean was the best! He knew so much and was very confident in taking brand new salt water fishermen on a trip. He put us on Sea Trout right away. We fished for four hours straight and were sad to leave. My son caught more fish than me but we dont have a number, we lost count! We will most definitely will book with him again when we return to Florida. He was personable, confident, and spoke to us like we were friends for life. If youre looking for a great time, book this trip. We did the four hour inshore. We thought that flyfishing would be a bit much for a first time in the salt. If you have kids, Sean will be great. He was patient and thoughtful in his answers for all the questions we asked. Book this trip. It will be great!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Tony, thank you for such a great review and very kind words. I enjoyed sharing the boat with yall and I hope I get to do it again some day.

Wendy Collins
Wendy Collins
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Full Day Trip– Inshore (LT) on June 8, 20262 adults

We had an absolutely incredible inshore fishing trip with Captain Sean! From the moment we stepped onto the boat, it was clear that Captain Sean is a true professional who knows these waters inside and out. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond to make sure both of us on board had a fantastic time and caught plenty of fish. The boat was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with top-notch gear. Whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Sean will tailor the trip perfectly to your skill level. We cannot recommend him highly enough and will definitely be booking another charter with him soon!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind words? it was a pleasure to share the boat with yall, and Im glad we were able to hook up on some nice fish as well. I hope I get to host yall again soon!

Abby Brown
Abby Brown
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip with a great guide
2 Hour Light Tackle Trip - 1:00 PM on May 25, 20262 adults2 children

If you want to do a fishing trip with someone who truly enjoys what they do, then book with Sean. My daughter loves to fish but was born into a family of non fishers. We just wanted to give give her a chance to reel some fish in and get some pointers. The forecast was shaky the day of our reservation but Sean stayed in touch and adjusted our start time to make sure we could get on the water. He warned us fishing might not be great but he found a spot and Nora caught several fish. He gave her tips along the way and told her about all the different species. At the end he even sat with her and showed her how to tie different knots and gave her a goodie bag of baits. We could not have had a better guide and will absolutely be booking with Sean again when we are back in the area. Highly recommend, especially if you are going our with kids!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Abby thank you for booking with me. It was a blessing to guide your family. I look forward to more adventures with yall, hopefully with better weather.

Cody Zenisek
Cody Zenisek
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2022
4 trips
5.0
Verified
10/10 Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) - 1:00 PM on March 27, 20262 adults2 children

I will start off by saying Sean is a masterclass of a captain. He is incredibly professional and a down-to-earth human being. Our group was two dads each with a son. One family was relatively experienced in fishing whereas the other family was new to fishing, especially saltwater. We then started our trip with a thorough safety brief before getting into the daily plan. From there we fished multiple spots during our 4 hour session with success at every location. Sean made both families feel at home on the water regardless of experience levels. We would definitely book him again in the future. Thanks again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Cody, thank you very much for the kind words. I greatly appreciate you, and the kids were both great. I hope those fish make for a great meal, I look forward to getting yall out again in the future.

Jeffrey Mullen
Jeffrey Mullen
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Class Act Guide
Special 4 hour trip for Jeffrey Mullen on April 22, 20262 adults

Captain Sean was great. We started to fish on a tough day. Winds up and initially fishing was slow. He kept searching and at the end started catching a lot. Although the 4 hrs was up, Captain Sean continued to let us catch fish well after our finish time. He genuinely cares and takes pride in making sure you catch fish. Very personable, and conversation was very fun! Boat and equipment top notch, not beat up and old. Highly recommend if you want these things in your fishing guide. From someone whose fished all over the Southern US.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

Jeff, thank you for the kind words. I had a great time with yall. I hope we can do it again.

FAQs about Small Wave Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Xpress
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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