Wayne Gatling Guide Service

Rating

Anglers' gallery (154)

What anglers say

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  Sean Bouchard

  Repeat angler

  

  New Jersey, US

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  Member since 2023

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  3 trips

  5.0

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  Great Day!

  Full Day Trip – 7 hours on April 1, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

  Wind had kicked up a few days before and was still blowing 15 plus the day of. We started the day targeting tarpon, and my son was lucky enough to fight one for a bit, despite it being early season. We spent the second portion fishing the “backcountry.” Capt put us on the fish, and we had nonstop action the rest of our trip. My son (12), daughter (10), and I were able to catch 50 plus keeper fish. A great day with less-than-ideal conditions. We will be chartering Capt Wayne again on our next trip to the Keys.

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  Response from Captain

  April 4, 2026

  thanks for the great review Sean. you guys did kick some butt. That’s for sure.

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  Phil Barranco

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Epic trip with Captain Wayne!

  Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing on April 28, 2026 • 2 adults

  It was slow all morning but Captain Wayne kept looking for the tarpon like a blood hound! We finally hooked in one. Captain Wayne knows his stuff, kept the boat in position so I was at the front of the boat the whole time. We brought the tarpon back to the boat for a clean release. The trip was coming to an end but Captain Wayne said that we are going to keep going until my wife catches one. 20 minutes later, Fish On! Took us 30 minutes to get that monster in. Both tarpon were over 100 pounds! Epic......

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  Response from Captain

  May 8, 2026

  Thanks for the great review Phil. You guys did a great job on those tarpon. I’m glad to be able to help you get themmoff your bucket list.

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  Kevin O'sullivan

  Repeat angler

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

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  2 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Day Fishing with Captain Wayne

  Half Day Trip – Backcountry on April 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We spent the afternoon fishing with Captain Wayne on his boat out of Marathon, Florida and it was a great experience for the whole family, wecaught lots of fish and learned a lot about the area from the Captain Wayne.I would highly recommend hiring Captain Wayne for your next Fishing trip.

  

  Response from Captain

  April 9, 2026

  Thanks for the nice review Kevin. it was fun talking your family out this afternoon. hope to see you again sometime.

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  Boyd Morris

  Repeat angler

  

  Georgia, US

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  Member since 2021

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  Great Morning on the water!

  Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on April 5, 2026 • 3 adults

  Booked a 1/2 day AM trip last minute, Captain Wayne was very accomodating on making it work for us. Great time fishing, he knew where to go and how to get the fish biting. My daughter’s first time fishing in the Ocean and he made is great! Looking forward to doing it again sometime soon!

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  Response from Captain

  April 5, 2026

  Thanks for the nice review Boyd. It was my pleasure taking your family fishing. There’s something special about a dad taking his daughters fishing. Very impressive! Hope to see you next time you’re in the Keys.

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  Jeff Pendorf

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  amazing!!

  Full Day Trip – 7 hours on April 6, 2026 • 3 adults

  This was the best fishing trip my sons and I have ever had! Captain Wayne was very knowledgeable we absolutley hammered the fish! It was an experience we will never forget.

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  Response from Captain

  April 6, 2026

  It was a good one,thats for sure. I’m looking forward to seeing you again on Wednesday when I hope we will catch a couple tarpon.