Small Wave Charters
5.0/5 (161 reviews)
State licensed
Woodlawn Beach Road 1422, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563, United States–
Small Wave Charters
State licensed
5.0/5 (161)
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Woodlawn Beach Road 1422
Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
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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.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Rating
5.0
161 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (172)
+166
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
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Jeffrey Mullen
5.0
Verified
New
Class Act Guide
Special 4 hour trip for Jeffrey Mullen on April 22, 2026 • 2 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.
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Response from Captain
April 24, 2026
Jeff, thank you for the kind words. I had a great time with yall. I hope we can do it again.
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Cody Zenisek
5.0
Verified
10/10 Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) - 1:00 PM on March 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 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:
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
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.
1
Tracy Gendron
5.0
Verified
Exciting Trip, Great for All Experience Levels
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults
The fish weren't working well the day of our trip, but Sean still made it a great morning! We had three inexperienced fishermen, two were teenagers. He was patient with all of us and took time to show us the basics and how to use each type of lure. He took us to a variety of spots and was willing to change things up to try to get us on fish. There were lots of spots he found with plenty of fish, but the fish just overall weren't hungry. Still, we caught a few and also had some that got away. We saw sharks and dolphins up close. It was exciting trying to catch a shark! The scenery was beautiful. Sean was enjoyable and friendly. He has a great passion for fishing and is very knowledgeable. We loved our time on the water and look forward to booking Sean again. 100% recommend!!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. You guys rocked it. Im still stoked on the cobia. I really hope we can go again in the future.
0
Matthew Dyer
5.0
Verified
Amazing
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
Capt Sean does an amazing job working with his clients. From start to finish he was very informative of the species we were targeting and how to catch them. In my opinion Sean’s attitude and attention to detail for his clients is what every Charter Captain should be. We will be booking with him again. Thank you for an amazing time and see you again soon!!! 👍
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 18, 2026
Thank you very much Matt, I really enjoyed getting yall out on the water. I look forward to our next trip
1
Jonathan Lapshan
5.0
Verified
Captain Sean is so nice, I booked him twice!
2 Hour Light Tackle Trip on September 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
This is my second trip with Captain Sean, this time was for the kiddos. My children are 3 & 8 years old and captain Sean catered to their every need.
We caught multiple species of fish and have the photos to cement the memories. Captain Sean taught some young anglers some great tips today about safe boating behavior and how to rig live bait.
Its hard to best catching a fish on the first cast but Captain Sean had the skill today! Everything was fantastic, the kids and I will be back next spring
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your kindness. Your kids were great, I look forward to getting yall out on the water again.
1
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2 Hour Light Tackle Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
INSHORE FLY FISHING 2HR
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $225
Entire boat: up to 4 people
HALF DAY FLY FISHING TRIP
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FULL DAY INSHORE FLY FISHING
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip– Inshore (LT)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating
5.0
161 reviews
5
160
4
0
3
0
2
1
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (172)
+166
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (161)
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Showing 1 – 5 of 161 reviews
Jeffrey Mullen
5.0
Verified
New
Class Act Guide
Special 4 hour trip for Jeffrey Mullen on April 22, 2026 • 2 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:
Response from Captain
April 24, 2026
Jeff, thank you for the kind words. I had a great time with yall. I hope we can do it again.
0
Cody Zenisek
5.0
Verified
10/10 Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) - 1:00 PM on March 27, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 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:
Response from Captain
March 28, 2026
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.
1
Tracy Gendron
5.0
Verified
Exciting Trip, Great for All Experience Levels
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults
The fish weren't working well the day of our trip, but Sean still made it a great morning! We had three inexperienced fishermen, two were teenagers. He was patient with all of us and took time to show us the basics and how to use each type of lure. He took us to a variety of spots and was willing to change things up to try to get us on fish. There were lots of spots he found with plenty of fish, but the fish just overall weren't hungry. Still, we caught a few and also had some that got away. We saw sharks and dolphins up close. It was exciting trying to catch a shark! The scenery was beautiful. Sean was enjoyable and friendly. He has a great passion for fishing and is very knowledgeable. We loved our time on the water and look forward to booking Sean again. 100% recommend!!
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
July 13, 2025
Thanks for the kind words. You guys rocked it. Im still stoked on the cobia. I really hope we can go again in the future.
0
Matthew Dyer
5.0
Verified
Amazing
Half Day Trip – Inshore (LT) on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
Capt Sean does an amazing job working with his clients. From start to finish he was very informative of the species we were targeting and how to catch them. In my opinion Sean’s attitude and attention to detail for his clients is what every Charter Captain should be. We will be booking with him again. Thank you for an amazing time and see you again soon!!! 👍
Reported catch:
Response from Captain
April 18, 2026
Thank you very much Matt, I really enjoyed getting yall out on the water. I look forward to our next trip
1
Jonathan Lapshan
5.0
Verified
Captain Sean is so nice, I booked him twice!
2 Hour Light Tackle Trip on September 24, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children
This is my second trip with Captain Sean, this time was for the kiddos. My children are 3 & 8 years old and captain Sean catered to their every need.
We caught multiple species of fish and have the photos to cement the memories. Captain Sean taught some young anglers some great tips today about safe boating behavior and how to rig live bait.
Its hard to best catching a fish on the first cast but Captain Sean had the skill today! Everything was fantastic, the kids and I will be back next spring
Response from Captain
September 30, 2025
Thank you so much for your kindness. Your kids were great, I look forward to getting yall out on the water again.
1
FAQs about Small Wave Charters
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What is the boat like?
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