Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service
+88Learn 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!
Captain
Brinkley Peters
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Excellent Trip
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on December 21, 2024
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!
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...
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Fun time and tight lines
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on June 28, 2025
We had a great time. Brinkley was a good and knowledgeable guy and he put us on fish! Even seen some manatees
We had a great time. Brinkley was a good and knowledgeable guy and he put us on fish! Even seen some manatees
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Perfect trip
6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on April 4, 2025
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
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
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Great guide, great time
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on March 31, 2025
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.
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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Brinkley is awesome guide!
3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) on April 15, 2025
We did not catch a ton of fish but did get a few in tough conditions even though the bite seemed to be off. Guide does everything possible to provide a good experience for clients
We did not catch a ton of fish but did get a few in tough conditions even though the bite seemed to be off. Guide does everything possible to provide a good experience for clients
FAQs about Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service?
Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $220 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 3 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) (3 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
What's included in the trip price with Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service?
Trips booked with Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Snacks (Light snacks (fruit, crackers, etc.) and cold water)
- Drinks (Water, or what you’d like to bring.)
What types of fishing does Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service offer?
Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Wade fishing)
- Flats Fishing (Sight fishing while wading)
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service offer?
Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Wading The Bay – Wade Fishing Guide Service include:
- Bluefish
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Palmetto, Florida, United States
Tampa Bay’s preeminent wade fishing guide with 15+ years of Inshore experience. Join me for a great wade fishing adventure!
The fish you can target
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Wade fishing
Flats Fishing
Sight fishing while wading
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Snacks
Light snacks (fruit, crackers, etc.) and cold water
Drinks
Water, or what you’d like to bring.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
What the listing policies are
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
14 and up. Height is the main issue when wading. Taller kids should be good to go if under 14
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Palmetto right now
Bluefish
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Snook