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Wayne Parker

Tavernier, United States
100+ reviews
Captain Wayne is a proud US Marine, an experienced race car driver, and has spent a lifetime fishing the Keys. He knows what the fish want, where to find them, and how to get them over the rail into the pail!
Wayne P.
Wayne P.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.6
212 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.7
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

86%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
90%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish

All reviews (212)

Showing 1 – 5 of 212 reviews
  • David Purdy
    David Purdy
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    We had an incredible day on this fishing charter! We landed several mahi, a beautiful wahoo, and even a yellowtail snapper. Captain Wayne and first mate Rex were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard all day to put us on fish. We had our two kids with us, the seas were a little rough for a while but Captain Wayne and Rex made sure they had a great time throughout the trip. This was an unforgettable experience for our whole family. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly charter with a hardworking crew that knows how to find fish, we highly recommend this trip. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wahoo
    Yellowtail Snapper
  • Thomas Russo
    Thomas Russo
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Annual Summer Fishing Trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain and boat owner Wayne is a proud US Marine Veteran as am I and we hit it off right from the start. A Captain with more than 40 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys and that's the kind of intuition you want leading your Charter. He put us on fish right away. The 1st Mate was also a Captain who was knowledgeable, and friendly. We ate fresh fish for 3 days afterward and still have much more in the freezer. Thanks for a great trip, Captain Wayne, we will be back!

  • Charlie Pardoe
    Charlie Pardoe
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable Trip Chasing Trophy Fish

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Spent 1/2 day with Wayne and Alicia and the only regret we have is not booking it for longer!! Went out to target Mahi which we knew was a stretch only doing 1/2 day so early in the season, Well we came back with a monster cow and had 4 big hits which we didnt manage to land, without a doubt if we had another 2-4 hours at sea we would of come back with a lot more meat! Please do not hesitate if you see this book it up now! Alicia is amazing and what she doesnt know about fishing isnt worth knowing and the Cap is a real old school gentleman and a wizard with a filleting knife! You will not regret booking. Thanks again Both!!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • roy soto
    roy soto
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great full day experience!!!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Wayne and his first mate Alicia! We did a full day charter and nabbed 21.5 fish, all while trolling. Why the 0.5? Because right as we were about to bring a blackfin tuna on board a lemon shark bit it in half, one foot from the end of the boat. It was absolutely awesome. We also saw a loggerhead turtle, cool frigate birds, and 2 F18s! Captain Wayne knows his stuff, and did a great job finding fish all day long. The boat was spacious, and had everything you needed to get the job done. Alicia was the standout. She was knowledgeable, funny, helpful, and never stopped working for a minute. I've been on many fishing charters, and absolutely highly recommend the Danica Anne!

    Reported catch:
    Blackfin Tuna
  • Lisa Love
    Lisa Love
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Was supposed to be the highlight of our trip

    Full Day Trip • 5 adults

    I want to start by saying the captain and crew were super nice and I do believe they tried hard to find fish. The seaweed problem that the Florida keys is currently experiencing is definitely not their fault. However they keep up with all the fishing reports and knew before we got on the boat that the chances of finding what we were looking for wasn’t slim but zero and they never mentioned it before we left the dock. If they had told us up front that there was no chance of catching large fish because of the seaweed issue we could have discussed changing the trip from deep sea fishing to reef fishing or something that might have been fun because of actually catching something. In 8 hrs we only caught 7 fish 4 baby Mahi and 3 Bar Jack. I believe if the seaweed had not been an issue the trip would have been what we were looking for.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingTavernier, FL
    Angler proudly holding a large barracuda aboard a charter boat, with a second adult and fishing rods visible offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Corey M.
    Corey M.
    not only did we catch a light lunch, but we caught our trophy fish of the day… a HUGE barracuda!
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingTavernier, FL
    Adult angler holding a large spotted barracuda aboard a fishing boat offshore, with rods and open ocean visible.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Marlene M.
    Marlene M.
    these two really know how to take a bunch of beginners and put them right in the middle of all the fish! We had a great time and caught more than enough fish in the four hours. Would highly recommend Captain Wayne!
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingTavernier, FL
    Two anglers enjoying a day on the water, capturing a moment together on a fishing charter.
    Thomas R.
    Thomas R.
    Captain and boat owner Wayne is a proud US Marine Veteran as am I and we hit it off right from the start. A Captain with more than 40 years of experience fishing in the Florida Keys and that's the kind of intuition you want leading your Charter. He put us on fish right away. The 1st Mate was also a Captain who was knowledgeable, and friendly. We ate fresh fish for 3 days afterward and still have much more in the freezer. Thanks for a great trip, Captain Wayne, we will be back!
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingTavernier, FL
    Adult angler stands beside three fish displayed beneath a Danica Anne offshore and reef sport fishing sign.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Bare minimum effort was givin. Their was only three of us fore this charter. The captain and first mate bearley acknowledged us then pointed to the ice cest to put our food and dink in. Their was no ice in the ice chest he said he would get some in the ice chest in a few we got ice 2 hr in the trip. The first mate was covering for the captins old first mate witch was fired from what i was told. We were given no instructions like where to sit, life jacket, or even how they were going to fish, how to pay so no instructions. The first mate did try a little. We did catch 3 keepers. When the charter was over we got off the boat and I had to ask for my fish. The Captain reached into the ice chest and proceeded to hand me the fish i had to ask for it to be fillted he did the first two of my fish and i had to ask for him to do my 3rd fish ot was like he wanted to keep it. I was happy that i caught some fish but not happy how the boat was run.
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    David P.
    David P.
    We had an incredible day on this fishing charter! We landed several mahi, a beautiful wahoo, and even a yellowtail snapper. Captain Wayne and first mate Rex were outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard all day to put us on fish. We had our two kids with us, the seas were a little rough for a while but Captain Wayne and Rex made sure they had a great time throughout the trip. This was an unforgettable experience for our whole family. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly charter with a hardworking crew that knows how to find fish, we highly recommend this trip. We couldn't have asked for a better day on the water!
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    A family proudly displays their catch of the day, featuring several fish, in front of the Danica Anne Sport Fishing sign after a successful offshore trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Michelle M.
    Michelle M.
    Captain Wayne and Rexwirked really hard and we had fn. The fishing was a little slow, but not fo lack of effort. We would deinantly book te Dania Anne again.
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingTavernier, FL
    Group of anglers fishing from the stern of a center-console boat on open ocean waters, with rods ready and a fighting chair visible.
    Roderick H.
    Roderick H.
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Wahoo on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Ashley V.
    Ashley V.
    Went out with captain Wayne and first mate Rex, it was a quiet day on the water but we still managed to hook 2 tuna and a wahoo!! Amazing trip and the crew worked incredibly hard to ensure we left with some delicious fish.
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Charlie P.
    Charlie P.
    Spent 1/2 day with Wayne and Alicia and the only regret we have is not booking it for longer!! Went out to target Mahi which we knew was a stretch only doing 1/2 day so early in the season, Well we came back with a monster cow and had 4 big hits which we didnt manage to land, without a doubt if we had another 2-4 hours at sea we would of come back with a lot more meat! Please do not hesitate if you see this book it up now! Alicia is amazing and what she doesnt know about fishing isnt worth knowing and the Cap is a real old school gentleman and a wizard with a filleting knife! You will not regret booking. Thanks again Both!!
  • Danica Anne Sportfishing
    Danica Anne SportfishingIslamorada, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a Spanish Mackerel while an adult holds two Yellowtail Snapper at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Arden H.
    Arden H.
    I went with the 6hr trip. It goes by quick. I'd recommend the longer trip to catch more fish. The Captain and first mate are awesome. Fun and family friendly. My nine year old son had a lot of fun. Thank you Captain Wayne!

What's biting with Danica Anne Sportfishing in Tavernier

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Fishing reports

Adult fishing couple posing beside a display board of multiple fish at the Danica Anne sport fishing charter dock.

monster yellow Jack!

Feb 2, 2024 • Tavernier
It was Bonita City out there but we landed this chunky monkey for the win!
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Angler posing with a large Wahoo on the deck of a sport fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.

Seafood Platter!

Jan 19, 2024 • Tavernier
Wahoo, Blackfin, Mahi, and Yellowtail! Just another day on the Danica Anne!!!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught at the dock, accompanied by an adult, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

He's not going to Burger world, lol!!!

Dec 31, 2023 • Tavernier
This young man snagged him a nice black grouper 12 hours before the season closed!
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Multiple reef fish, including colorful snapper-like species, arranged across the deck of a fishing boat beside storage buckets.

Meat Hauling!

Dec 27, 2023 • Tavernier
Going to have to get a bigger cleaning table :D !!!
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Anglers fishing from the stern of a boat on open ocean waters, with rods deployed and a second rod rigged in the holder.

Sailfish are running!!!

Oct 31, 2023 • Tavernier
1st fish of the day!
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