Fishing Charters, Eco Tours, and Sunset Trips Across the Florida Coastal Waters
Discover the Forgotten Coast from the Water
Based in Apalachicola, FL, offering fishing charters for visitors to the Forgotten Coast.
Connect With Coastal Waters Year-Round
Guided trips shaped by the bay's natural rhythms
Tideline Charters offers fishing trips, eco tours, and sunset excursions for visitors to the Forgotten Coast. Each departure is designed around the conditions and opportunities found in Apalachicola Bay, a productive estuary home to redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and abundant wildlife.
You'll fish productive flats, explore barrier islands, or watch dolphins surface during evening light—depending on what draws you to the water. The focus is on matching your interests to what the bay offers each season.
Tideline Charters builds trips around your goals, whether that's targeting specific species, collecting shells along remote shorelines, or simply spending time on the water. Every outing reflects the setting and the rhythm of the coast.
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Inshore Fishing Charters
Target redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in the waters of Apalachicola Bay.
Sunset Dolphin Tours
Evening coastal views paired with frequent dolphin sightings across calm bay and Gulf waters.
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What Happens on the Water
Every charter begins with a conversation about what you're hoping to experience and what the conditions are likely to support. You'll know where you're headed, what to bring, and how the trip will unfold before you step aboard.
From half-day fishing runs to full-day adventures and nighttime floundering trips, the schedule adapts to tides, weather, and your availability. Each outing is documented with clear expectations around timing, gear, and activity.
Here's what you can expect across our trips:
Sunset dolphin tours combining calm evening waters with regular wildlife encounters
Eco-focused sightseeing that highlights the natural diversity of Apalachicola Bay and nearby Gulf shoreline
Get in touch to discuss your preferred trip type and available dates.
Casey F.
Capt Wayne was amazing! We had a great time and caught lots of fish. Can’t wait to go again. Highly recommended!
Bob M.
If you want to catch fish Wayne is your man, he works hard to put you on em. He’s also great with kids, my 10 year old grandson loves fishing with Wayne.
Kim B.
Absolutely exceptional service! Wayne is one of the best fisherman of all time (second only to my Uncle Hoyt with his Blue Goose boat) and an excellent guide for small and large groups of beginner to expert fisherman. Our family has been coming here for decades and plan to come for many more years!
Julie R.
Excellent!! Would highly recommend!! Took us straight to the red fish and bagged our limit and left them alone. Awesome!
Jonathan B.
Captain Wayne is a great captain and an all around nice guy. He will flat out put you on the fish! Great with families and his boat is always clean. My boys (14 and 16) insist on fishing with Wayne any time we are in the area. If you want quality and quantity in your fishing, fish with Captain Wayne and Tideline Charters.
Landon E.
I’ve been fishing with Mr Wayne for about 10 years one of the best captains I have ever fished with and he treats you like family. Thank u so much buddy for all the great trips and memories
Casey F.
Capt Wayne was amazing! We had a great time and caught lots of fish. Can’t wait to go again. Highly recommended!
Bob M.
If you want to catch fish Wayne is your man, he works hard to put you on em. He’s also great with kids, my 10 year old grandson loves fishing with Wayne.
Mebane F.
I brought my 9 nine old boy and brother out on a half day trip. Perfect duration of trip. Plenty of decent sized reds (7.5 lb was the biggest) and trout were caught. Capt. Wayne is great with kids. He is a local of the area and has fished here for 40+ years. I highly recommend Wayne and will go out with him again.
Jeremiah J.
The man the legend, Captain Wayne! We’ve been using his fishing services for many years! Every year we come down to Saint George Island, I take my kids out with him. Never fails each year, he’s patient with the kids, and we always catch fish. Has some good stories too. I recommend this man!
Jeremy D.
We had the experience of going out fishing with captin Wayne on Saturday and Sunday. We had an absolute great time and trip both day. Captian Wayne has a very clean boat and a great personality to go with it and HE DEFINITELY KNOWS HOW TO FIND THE FISH...
Bryan P.
Our first time fishing inshore and Captain Wayne was a hit! He is knowledgeable about the area and is great at what he does. Genuine guy who knows how to show you a great time. We left with smiles and kept talking about how much fun we had. Great memories and you will not be disappointed!
Mebane F.
I brought my 9 nine old boy and brother out on a half day trip. Perfect duration of trip. Plenty of decent sized reds (7.5 lb was the biggest) and trout were caught. Capt. Wayne is great with kids. He is a local of the area and has fished here for 40+ years. I highly recommend Wayne and will go out with him again.
Jeremiah J.
The man the legend, Captain Wayne! We’ve been using his fishing services for many years! Every year we come down to Saint George Island, I take my kids out with him. Never fails each year, he’s patient with the kids, and we always catch fish. Has some good stories too. I recommend this man!
Familiarity With the Forgotten Coast
Tideline Charters operates year-round in the waters surrounding Apalachicola, serving visitors to St. George Island and neighboring Florida Panhandle communities. Local knowledge of seasonal patterns, productive zones, and barrier island access points shapes every departure.
You're working with a captain who understands the bay's layout, knows where species move with the tides, and can adjust plans based on real-time conditions. That familiarity translates into more productive fishing, better shelling spots, and smoother navigation across changing water.
Let's talk about your next trip to the coast.
