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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Jenn S.
Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing trip with Captain Wayne

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 28, 2022
What an awesome experience had by all. Captain Wayne and his 1st Mate Jacob are the perfect people you want to take you out!...
Jenn S. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service โ€“ 46'
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Fred H.
Pompano Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Wayne

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (AM) on April 24, 2021
Tarpon fishing with Captain Wayne was nothing short of amazing! He knew exactly where to take us, after anchoring the boat...
Fred H. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service
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Christopher W.
Gap, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 13, 2023
We had a great time going out on our fishing trip. The Captain and first mate were excellent.ย  10/10 recommend.
Christopher W. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service โ€“ 46'
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Paul S.
Sanford, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Tarpon Fishing (PM) on May 9, 2023
Wayne knows the waterways and where to find Tarpon. He came through for us with a great fight at the end of the day.
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Bill R.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full day charter

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM) on April 22, 2023
Trip was half day tarpon and half day light tackle bay fishing (full day) Tarpon were light so we changed up tackle...
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