Wildman Adventures Reviews

Paul Anderson 2026.10.17

     

Book with confidence! Captain Wes is a solid charter captain and I’ll treat you right. My 16yr old son and I called last minute while on a short vacation, and Wes squeezed us in the next day for a 4 hr afternoon trip (which you may know that hot afternoons can be a difficult bite). Picked us up on time and immediately put us on fish. My son caught a nice snook first cast and continued to out fish me all day (and neither of us have fished saltwater before). Fish were hitting all around the boat, and as soon as the bite dropped off, Wes immediately ran us to a different spot to try again. We caught fish throughout the afternoon, and had a great time. Couldn’t have asked for more from a charter captain. Wes is a solid dude and earns his keep! Highly recommend! We’ll definitely be back.
Date of experience: 15 October, 2026

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Mark Unterfranz 2026.10.16

     

Awesome fishing trip Great time! Very knowledgeable and personable! My son and nephew had a blast. Highly recommend!
Date of experience: 15 October, 2026

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Emily Ring 2026.10.16

     

Fishing Charter Our kids loved this fishing charter!
Date of experience: 15 October, 2026

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Amy Unterfranz 2026.10.16

     

Great fishing charter Excellent with kids. Took our kids to all The best spots to catch fish. They had a blast and caught a lot.
Date of experience: 15 October, 2026

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Brad Benson 2026.10.15

     

Four of us went out with Captain Wes on October 3, 2026. We had a blast catching our limits of redfish and sea trout. Also caught many snook along with some catfish. Our 4 hour trip was non-stop action from the first cast to the last. Thanks again Wes!

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Larry Fields 2026.10.06

     

Extremely experienced and Knowledgeable. Knows the climate. Knows the spots. Gets you your fill of fish Everytime. Drop your phone in the water? He's got it. Could you ask for more?

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.10.07

Larry, thanks for the words. Im glad we took the chance and got you guys out. I dont think we could have timed the window any better. October offers some of the best fishing here on Anna Maria Island even know the weather may have different plans. Thanks for trusting me with your family and I cant wait to have you guys out again!

Lindsay Benton 2026.08.27

     

We went on a fishing trip with Wade! We brought my boyfriend’s twin 6 year old boys and they had an absolute BLAST ! Wade is a great guide and also a wonderful person. 10/10 would recommend going out to fish with Wade. Thanks again!!!!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.08.30

Lindsay,
Thanks for tagging along with the boys, it was definitely a pleasure having you all out. I will be looking forward to the next fishing trip when you come to visit Anna Maria Island again.

Ray Goetze 2026.08.27

     

My 6y/o boys and I had THE best time! Wade’s knowledge and commitment to nature conservation made it more than just a fishing trip. We can’t wait to do it again!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.08.30

Ray, it was a pleasure fishing with you guys, and thank you for choosing us for your Anna Maria Island fishing charter. Your boys a little fish slayers and cant wait to have them out again.

Ethan Belknap 2026.08.26

     

We had the best time on our fishing charter with Captain Wes! He was attentive and really knew his stuff. Got us on lots of great fish and kept it fun! Would recommend him to anyone for a great charter experience!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.08.30

Ethan, thank you for the words. It was my pleasure having you guys out fishing, and thank you for booking your Anna Maria Island fishing charter with us. Hope you enjoyed the fresh fish dinner, and hope to have yall out again soon.

Chris Hassett 2026.07.27

     

Amazing day on the water with Captain Wes! My wife and I went out with 3 kids under 10 and Wes was wonderful with them! Red fish, Snook, trout, snapper and a flounder amongst others! He was professional, timely and safe and kept the lines tight all day! Highly recommend!!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.27

Thank you Chris, it was my pleasure having your family out today. Even know the weather kept us at bay, yall made every spot count and capitalized on every opportunity. Can't wait to have yall out for another adventure on our Anna Maria Island Fishing charter.

J E 2026.07.16

     

Amazing! Captain Wes was more than we could have asked for. Great boat, great captain, great equipment… best fishing trip we have ever taken as a family. We wanted to catch a shark and within the first 30 minutes we hooked up an a very aggressive Bull Shark. Captain Wes knew exactly what we wanted and he over delivered! We have found our forever fishing captain. Can’t wait to come back and hookup with him again. Don’t waste time calling around to find a great trip, call Captain Wes at Wildman Adventures and get ready for a trip of a lifetime!!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.17

Wow, thank you for the words, it was definitely an epic battle that I will remember for ever. Tha k you for choosing us for your Anna Maria island shark fishing trip. We will see you again soon!

Clint Wildman 2026.07.15

     

What a day! Wes took us out on the bay and gave us the most memorable experience. We targeted Snapper and Snook, ended up catching our share of both, plus others. He had a spot for our whole trip, working with the different conditions that the tide presented. In addition to getting us on fish, his personality is perfect for all ages.

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.16

Clint, Thanks for choosing us! I enjoyed our time on our Anna Maria Island Fishing charter. Its been a long time, glad we were able to fish together. We will hopefully see you again soon.

Rhianna Walters 2026.07.13

     

We had so much fun! Wes made sure we were always on the fish and that the kids were always engaged! We loved it!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.13

Thanks so much for the kind words. I really enjoyed having you and your family out for an Anna Maria Island fishing charter, hopefully we will have you guys out again soon.

Sean Burton 2026.07.12

     

First class operation. Went out Friday with my family. We had an absolutely great time. Captain Wes is a very knowledgeable, safe Captain. Highly recommend going with Wildman Adventures

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.13

Thank you Sean. It was definitely a fun trip, i hope you guys enjoyed those snapper. And we hope to have you out for an Anna Maria Island fishing charter again soon!

Matthew Parry 2026.07.01

     

Would highly recommend. Took my son out to catch his first fish. Very personable and knowledgeable about the fishing and the area.

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.07.01

Thank you Matt, it was such a fun morning fishing with you and Lucas on our Anna Maria Island fishing charter. Awesome to make some lasting memories with you both and I hope to make more in the years to come.

Cody Williams 2026.06.19

     

We had a great time. He is really cool and knowledgeable and put us on for sure.

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.06.20

Thanks for the laughs fellas. It was my pleasure having you out on our anna maria island fishing charter. Looking forward to our next adveture.

Andrew Andreola 2026.06.19

     

Had a great time. He got us on fish quick and knew his shit. Wes is the best captain you can get for a fishing character

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.06.20

Thanks Andrew, youhad me laughing the whole trip, made it an easy day. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks again for booking your anna maria island fishing charter with us.

Zachary Cox 2026.06.19

     

Amazing experience! Captain Wes Wildman is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. You name the fish he will take you to it. He’s very honest and straightforward, not just a money grab. Nice boat and fishing equipment. Thanks for the experience, all around outstanding!

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Reply from Wildman Adventures 2026.06.20

Thanks for the words Zach, I was happy to meet you yesterday. Looking forward to our next anna maria island fishing charter.

Andrew Andreola 2026.06.19

     

Best charter around Great experience. He knew what he was doing and got us on fish right away. Literally like 50ft from the boat ramp. An was even willing to jump overboard to safe our catch. Thanks Wes
Date of experience: 19 June, 2026

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Cody Williams 2026.06.19

     

Unforgettable fishing adventure! We had such an amazing time today! The captain was incredibly friendly and knew exactly where to go to find fish. It made the whole experience exciting and unforgettable. Everything was so well organized, and we couldn’t have asked for a better day out. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun adventure on the water!
Date of experience: 19 June, 2026

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