Wildman Adventures 

5.0
(1 review)
 
State licensed
 6398 Marina Way, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, United States–

Wildman Adventures 

Holmes Beach, FL, United States
–
24 ft
6
5.0
(1 review)

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Come aboard with Wildman Adventures and catch some of Florida's most popular fish! Capt. Wes Wildman is an experienced guide who grew up fishing the waters of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. You can join him on Anna Maria Island, where your fishing adventure begins.

Step aboard a 2018 TCraft 24 powered by a 2022 yamaha 250. This craft comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and a wireless trolling motor. On board you will find a live-bait well and an ice box to store your catch. This boat has room for 6 anglers and children age five and older are welcome.

While fishing with Capt. Wes you can try your hand at numerous techniques, from spinning and drift fishing to jigging, popping, and trolling. Depending on conditions and your personal interests, he can help you target species both inshore and nearshore.

Join him fishing inshore and he will take you through the intercoastal waterways of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. While fishing grass flats and mangrove islands, you can target Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. You can also fish the artificial reefs of Sarasota Bay for Snappers, Groupers, and more.

Capt. Wes may also take you nearshore for more variety, where you can fish natural and artificial reefs for Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Kingfish and many other species.

Wildman Adventures provides a fishing license, rods, reels and tackle. You can keep your catch and Capt. Wes will clean and fillet it for you. He promises he will do his best to put meat in the boat—so come and join him for a wild adventure!

Come aboard with Wildman Adventures and catch some of Florida's most popular fish! Capt. Wes Wildman is an experienced guide who grew up fishing the waters of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. You can join him on Anna Maria Island, where your fishing adventure begins.

Step aboard a 2018 TCraft 24 powered by a 2022 yamaha 250. This craft comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, and a wireless trolling motor. On board you will find a live-bait well and an ice box to store your catch. This boat has room for 6 anglers and children age five and older are welcome.

While fishing with Capt. Wes you can try your hand at numerous techniques, from spinning and drift fishing to jigging, popping, and trolling. Depending on conditions and your personal interests, he can help you target species both inshore and nearshore.

Join him fishing inshore and he will take you through the intercoastal waterways of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. While fishing grass flats and mangrove islands, you can target Snook, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. You can also fish the artificial reefs of Sarasota Bay for Snappers, Groupers, and more.

Capt. Wes may also take you nearshore for more variety, where you can fish natural and artificial reefs for Grouper, Snapper, Hogfish, Kingfish and many other species.

Wildman Adventures provides a fishing license, rods, reels and tackle. You can keep your catch and Capt. Wes will clean and fillet it for you. He promises he will do his best to put meat in the boat—so come and join him for a wild adventure!

Wes Wildman
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Wes Wildman
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Tampa And Sarasota Bay Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Permit
Snook
+8
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Anna Maria Island Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Tarpon
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
1 review
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Reviews (1)

  • Nathan Fritsch
    Nathan Fritsch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
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    Member since 2018
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
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    April fishing trip

    Tampa And Sarasota Bay Inshore Trip on April 25, 2018 • 4 adults

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Captain & crew
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Nathan Fritsch
Nathan Fritsch
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
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Member since 2018
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2 trips
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Tampa And Sarasota Bay Inshore Trip on April 25, 2018 • 4 adults

Reported catch:
Snook
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Wildman Adventures

Wildman Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Tampa And Sarasota Bay Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Anna Maria Island Inshore/Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Wildman Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Wildman Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Star Seagis rods and Fin-Nor reels)
  • Live bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No, its included in the trip)
  • Drinks (We provide bottle water, but you can bring any other beverages you )
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included, cover every passenger on the boat)
Wildman Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (No freshwater trips. The Manatee River is salt where we fish)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Wildman Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
Top targeted fish species with Wildman Adventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Hogfish
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Wes Wildman
Wes Wildman

Holmes Beach, Florida, United States

1 Customer review
Member since April 2016

Captain Wes Wildman grew up fishing Tampa and Sarasota Bays, and has over 17 years of experience in the area. He loves fishing for big Redfish and Snook. If you are looking for a trophy fish instead of just filling the cooler, Capt. Wes is the guide to hire!

Wes Wildman
Wes Wildman
1
reviews
2016
member since
Captain Wes Wildman grew up fishing Tampa and Sarasota Bays, and has over 17 years of experience in the area. He loves fishing for big Redfish and Snook. If you are looking for a trophy fish instead of just filling the cooler, Capt. Wes is the guide to hire!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Hogfish
Hogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
TCRAFT
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
YAMAHA
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Handline

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Star Seagis rods and Fin-Nor reels
Live bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No, its included in the trip
Drinks
We provide bottle water, but you can bring any other beverages you
Fishing license
Fishing license is included, cover every passenger on the boat

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

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
Age 5 and older; byo vest for children under 9
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

What’s biting in Holmes Beach right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
HogfishHogfish
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SnookSnook
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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