Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
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 Riverside Drive 857-899, Palmetto, FL 34221, United States

Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service 

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
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Riverside Drive 857-899
Palmetto, FL, United States
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Learn a different way to experience our awesome fishery and come spend a day Wading The Bay! NO BOAT, live bait or headaches needed! Your guide for the day is Brinkley, Tampa Bay’s preeminent wade fishing guide.

Depending on the time of year, we might hook into Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Pompano, Bluefish, etc. You will learn tactics and techniques to use by yourself to find and catch fish. Brinkley shares local knowledge and spots with every client. He prides himself on you becoming a better angler after fishing with him.

On these trips, we will be WADE-fishing shallow flats in Tampa/Sarasota Bays using light tackle and artificial lures. All necessary equipment can be provided, Lures, Rods, Booties, etc., but feel free to bring your own.

We will be driving to and meeting at a predetermined location and may fish in two or three other areas nearby. I will send a pin for our meeting spot before the trip. We will keep the drive as short as possible for you depending on the time of year and conditions.

Before spending a day Wading The Bay, you’ll need to purchase a Florida saltwater fishing license. You can find that info online, or at a local tackle shop.

There will be some light snacks and cold water provided, but feel free to bring whatever you’d like.

There is nothing quite like the connection you get with the fish and water while wading. Let’s get you out there and do some learning together!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Fun time and tight lines
Great guide, great time
February fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

13
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Ian  Zukauskas
Ian Zukauskas
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on December 21, 20241 adult
I recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing charter with Brinkley, and it was a fantastic experience. As someone who is brand-new to fishing, Brinkley's patience and enthusiasm was really appreciated. He's a skilled angler and took the time to explain everything clearly, from how to cast properly to the best techniques for reeling in a catch. He shared plenty of useful tips throughout the trip and even followed up by sending links to recommended equipment and bait. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have been wade fishing for years, I highly recommend a trip with Brinkley!
Response from Captain
December 26, 2024
Thank you Ian! I had an absolute blast getting out there with you!
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Merced Mascote
Merced Mascote
5.0
Verified
Fun time and tight lines
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on June 28, 20251 adult1 child
We had a great time. Brinkley was a good and knowledgeable guy and he put us on fish! Even seen some manatees
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you Merced! It was a blast fishing with you guys. Looking forward to getting out there again!
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Chase Wootton
Chase Wootton
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on November 8, 20251 adult
Brinkley was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell he loves what he does
Reported catch:
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
November 18, 2025
Thank you Chase! It was a pleasure getting out there with you. Having great company while on the water is always a recipe for an awesome day! Thank you for coming out and I’m looking forward to getting back out together soon.
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Joe Quick
Joe Quick
5.0
Verified
Perfect trip
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on April 4, 20251 adult
This was a great trip!! Brinkley was a great guide. Caught plenty of trout and a snook. Conversation was great and the day was perfect. Would definitely recommend trying this trip. Will be using again when back to St Pete’s
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 5, 2025
Thanks Joe! The pleasure was all mine! Great company made an awesome morning that much better! 🔥🔥
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Nick Shea
Nick Shea
5.0
Verified
Great guide, great time
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on March 31, 20252 adults
Brinkley is an awesome guy to get you out fishing. Super knowledgeable and just a great personality, great talks while fishing. Wading while fishing was a blast and definitely will be in touch with him next time we come on vacation.
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Response from Captain
April 5, 2025
Thank you Nick! You guys were great clients and made guiding easy!! Looking forward to getting back out with you! 💪
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US $275
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Fun time and tight lines
Great guide, great time
February fishing trip
+9

Angler rating

13
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

88%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews
Showing: 5 of 13 reviews
Ian  Zukauskas
Ian Zukauskas
5.0
Verified
Excellent Trip
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on December 21, 20241 adult
I recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing charter with Brinkley, and it was a fantastic experience. As someone who is brand-new to fishing, Brinkley's patience and enthusiasm was really appreciated. He's a skilled angler and took the time to explain everything clearly, from how to cast properly to the best techniques for reeling in a catch. He shared plenty of useful tips throughout the trip and even followed up by sending links to recommended equipment and bait. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have been wade fishing for years, I highly recommend a trip with Brinkley!
Response from Captain
December 26, 2024
Thank you Ian! I had an absolute blast getting out there with you!
0
Merced Mascote
Merced Mascote
5.0
Verified
Fun time and tight lines
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on June 28, 20251 adult1 child
We had a great time. Brinkley was a good and knowledgeable guy and he put us on fish! Even seen some manatees
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 29, 2025
Thank you Merced! It was a blast fishing with you guys. Looking forward to getting out there again!
0
Chase Wootton
Chase Wootton
5.0
Verified
Great day of fishing
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on November 8, 20251 adult
Brinkley was great. Very knowledgeable and helpful. You can tell he loves what he does
Reported catch:
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
November 18, 2025
Thank you Chase! It was a pleasure getting out there with you. Having great company while on the water is always a recipe for an awesome day! Thank you for coming out and I’m looking forward to getting back out together soon.
0
Joe Quick
Joe Quick
5.0
Verified
Perfect trip
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on April 4, 20251 adult
This was a great trip!! Brinkley was a great guide. Caught plenty of trout and a snook. Conversation was great and the day was perfect. Would definitely recommend trying this trip. Will be using again when back to St Pete’s
Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 5, 2025
Thanks Joe! The pleasure was all mine! Great company made an awesome morning that much better! 🔥🔥
0
Nick Shea
Nick Shea
5.0
Verified
Great guide, great time
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on March 31, 20252 adults
Brinkley is an awesome guy to get you out fishing. Super knowledgeable and just a great personality, great talks while fishing. Wading while fishing was a blast and definitely will be in touch with him next time we come on vacation.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
April 5, 2025
Thank you Nick! You guys were great clients and made guiding easy!! Looking forward to getting back out with you! 💪
1

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