Captain
Wade Osborne

Member since November 2014 Tampa, United States
Background
Twenty-seven year veteran, captain Wade Osborne strives to make every adventure a memorable fishing experience. Whether instructing children, novice or avid anglers, his approach is patient and courteous.
Techniques
Tampa/St. Petersburg fishing guide, Captain Wade Osborne is among the very best in the business when it comes to providing world-class light tackle SPIN/FLY/PLUG inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, trout and more.

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Tampa, United States
Background
Twenty-seven year veteran, captain Wade Osborne strives to make every adventure a memorable fishing experience. Whether instructing children, novice or avid anglers, his approach is patient and courteous.
Techniques
Tampa/St. Petersburg fishing guide, Captain Wade Osborne is among the very best in the business when it comes to providing world-class light tackle SPIN/FLY/PLUG inshore sportfishing for snook, redfish, trout and more.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(119 reviews)
Angler's choice
Tampa
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (262)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
99%
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Randy V. K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Last Trip

VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on May 1, 2024
We were in town for a bachelor party. Captain Wade was great. He had us on the fish all day and made sure everyone was taken...
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William S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great outing with Wade

VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on April 28, 2024
Wade put us on fish! Great time with him and he got us the inshore triple catching trout, snook, and redfish with some bonus...
William S. recommends Afishionado Guide Services
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Daniel P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Guide Ever.

VERIFIED   4-Hour Half-Day Adventure on March 6, 2023
Wade was an incredible guide and the trip was memorable.ย  First time catching Snook, and my son and I caught many more than...
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Joshua M.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Wade

VERIFIED   3-Hour Mid-Day Adventure on July 21, 2025
We didnโ€™t catch many fish, which can happen, but the overall experience was disappointing. The captain was more focused on...
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Matt M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain Great Day

VERIFIED   5-Hour Adventure on June 12, 2024
The rain made things tough but we caught fish, had a great time, and were able to eat our catches right away per our captains...
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