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Wayne Gatling

Languages: English
Experience: 33 years

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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!

Hey, I'm Captain Wayne Gatling

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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Wayne Gatling Guide Service

4.8 / 5

(84 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(84 reviews)

Marathon • 25 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $650

Wayne Gatling Guide Service – 46'

4.8 / 5

(20 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(20 reviews)

Rock Hall • 46 ft • 15 persons

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Trips from US $770

Fishing Reports

Tarpon fishing is on fire!

Apr 28, 2021 Marathon

We are hooking 3 to 5 tarpon every trip. There is nothing like the sight of these monster fish jumping 6 to 8 feet in the air.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 104 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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An Unforgettable First Fishing Trip: Excitement and Expertise Beyond Expectations

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Angler rating

5 stars		90
4 stars		8
3 stars		1
2 stars		1
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	94%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	94%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	94%

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Bill R.

Roswell, GA

4.7 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

4.0 / 5

Overall

Full day charter

VERIFIED Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM) on April 22, 2023

Bill R.

Roswell, GA

4.7 / 5

Apr 22, 2023

Full Day Trip - 7 hours (AM)

Trip was half day tarpon and half day light tackle bay fishing (full day) Tarpon were light so we changed up tackle for small snapper. Caught a good amount of fish. Took some to a nearby restaurant for fish sandwich

Trip was half day tarpon and half day light tackle bay fishing (full day) Tarpon were light so we changed up tackle...

Bill R. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 24, 2023

Thanks for for the recommendation Bill. I enjoyed fishing with you and Marty. Sorry the tarpon didn’t cooperate. Maybe next time.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 24, 2023

Thanks for for the recommendation Bill. I enjoyed fishing with you and Marty. Sorry the tarpon didn’t cooperate. Maybe next time.

Captain replied

Richard T.

Mantorville, MN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Mangrove Snapper Fishing

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on April 10, 2022

Richard T.

Mantorville, MN

5.0 / 5

Apr 10, 2022

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)

Mangrove Snapper Fishing

VERIFIED

We did four hours of snapper fishing. We are a family of four and highly recommend this trip for families. A lot of action and everyone can fish at the same time. We left the Dock with our bag of fillets and went straight to Lazy Days to have them cooked up for us.

We did four hours of snapper fishing. We are a family of four and highly recommend this trip for families. A lot of action...

Richard T. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2022

You have a wonderful family Rich. And I’m glad I could make a small Part of you vacation enjoyable. I hope to see you again next year.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 10, 2022

You have a wonderful family Rich. And I’m glad I could make a small
Part of you vacation enjoyable. I hope to see you again next year.

Captain replied

Jessica S.

Key West, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day Fishing Charter

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM) on April 21, 2022

Jessica S.

Key West, Florida

5.0 / 5

Apr 21, 2022

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (PM)

Half Day Fishing Charter

VERIFIED

This trip was booked for my 8 year old son. He thoroughly enjoyed it and says all together they caught about 40-45 fish. He most enjoyed the fight from the parrot fish and brought home enough fish for lunch tomorrow. Thanks so much, Wayne!

This trip was booked for my 8 year old son. He thoroughly enjoyed it and says all together they caught about 40-45 fish. He...

Jessica S. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 22, 2022

You are certainly welcome. I enjoyed putting Hudson on the fish. That is a great kid you have there. Enjoy your fresh snappers for lunch. Hope to see you again sometime in the future.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 22, 2022

You are certainly welcome. I enjoyed putting Hudson on the fish. That is a great kid you have there. Enjoy your fresh snappers for lunch. Hope to see you again sometime in the future.

Captain replied

Doug R.

Batavia, IL

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Wayne

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM) on March 29, 2022

Doug R.

Batavia, IL

4.7 / 5

Mar 29, 2022

Half Day Trip – Backcountry (AM)

Fishing with Wayne

VERIFIED

Such a great day fishing with Captain Wayne! He knows what he’s doing and does it right! We caught many snappers, a beautiful Trout, and even a puffer! He told us where to go to have it cooked for lunch and even how to have it prepared, which was fantastic. Honestly, the best fish I’ve ever eaten! Thanks again, we’ll be back! The Raiser Family

Such a great day fishing with Captain Wayne! He knows what he’s doing and does it right! We caught many snappers, a beautiful...

Doug R. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2022

Thanks for the nice review. It was fun fishing with you guys. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again sometime.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 6, 2022

Thanks for the nice review. It was fun fishing with you guys. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again sometime.

Captain replied

Paul K.

Carrollton, VA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day tarpon trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM) on April 10, 2021

Paul K.

Carrollton, VA

5.0 / 5

Apr 10, 2021

Half Day Trip – Tarpon Fishing (AM)

Half day tarpon trip

VERIFIED

Wayne was great! Timely and professional, although we were a bit early in tarpon season, he knows this area and used his “go to” routine to put us on fish. We had several hits by tarpon, hooked one for a jump, had a large shark on, and landed two great Jack Crevalle. Also enjoyed seeing some sharks cruising around the boat. I look forward to booking with Wayne next year!

Wayne was great! Timely and professional, although we were a bit early in tarpon season, he knows this area and used his “go...

Paul K. recommends Wayne Gatling Guide Service

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Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 12, 2021

Thank you for the nice words Paul. I do hope to see you again in the future. And yes,that was a huge tarpon we jumped. To bad it didn’t stay on longer. Hopefully next time.

Wayne Gatling (The Captain)

Replied on April 12, 2021

Thank you for the nice words Paul. I do hope to see you again in the future. And yes,that was a huge tarpon we jumped. To bad it didn’t stay on longer. Hopefully next time.

Captain replied

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