Captain
Wayne Gatling

Member since March 2019 Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishin’ Fool!

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Marathon, United States
Background
Captain Wayne Gatling has been in the fishing and hunting business since 1971, spending most of his life outdoors as an avid angler. He is originally from Maryland, however, he grew up spending his winters down in Florida, fishing with his father and uncles. After sending his last kid off to college, Capt. Wayne finally decided to expand his business to Florida and guide fishing charters during the winter seasons. Since then, business has been non-stop with customers booking trips from all over the US. Choose Wayne Gatling Guide Service for your next fishing trip and enjoy an action-packed fishing marathon aboard the Fishin’ Fool!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(84 reviews)
Marathon
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(18 reviews)
Rock Hall
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $770

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
An Unforgettable First Fishing Trip: Excitement and Expertise Beyond Expectations
Rock Fish out of Rock Hall
Rock Fish out of Rock Hall
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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James N.
Pompano Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day with Captain Wayne.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on March 21, 2023
The Captain worked hard to get us fish.ย  My wife caught a couple of large Jackโ€™s and had what we think was a good...
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Eric P.
Missoula, MT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on March 22, 2022
Wayne contacted me a week before my trip and touched base with me. We were looking to get into Tarpon which for my trip was...
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Eugene H.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on February 1, 2022
Our experience with captain Wayne was wonderful. We went on a overcast day, after a cold front came through. We moved 6-7 times...
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Joseph L.
Suwannee, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Evening Tarpon Fishing with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on April 17, 2021
WOW. . . WOW. . . WOW. . . I said my wife wanted to catch some big fish. . . Capt. Wayne said, letโ€™s give it the old College...
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Mike W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Rock Fish out of Rock Hall

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 29, 2024
Capt Wayne and his first mate, Jacob were very knowledgeable and helpful. We will be back to do this again
Mike W. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service โ€“ 46'
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