Wiggins Bay Charters
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Wiggins Bay Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(145 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
13535 Vanderbilt Drive
Naples, FL, United States

Spend a day fishing like the locals do aboard Wiggins Bay Charters! You’ll head out of Wiggins Pass in Naples, Florida with Captain Marc Kroseberg at the helm. He’s a pro when it comes to fishing the diverse inshore and nearshore waters here, alongside the pristine mangrove lines and clean beaches.

Your vessel for the day is a 2020 Pathfinder 22’ bay boat, powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine. Enjoy a comfortable ride with the latest in electronics and equipment, including a fishfinder, power pole, and stealthy trolling motor. This is the ideal ride for up to 4 anglers.

You’ll target inshore species such as Snook, Redfish (Capt. Marc’s favorite!), Seatrout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, and Snapper! Anglers of all skill levels are welcome and all of your gear is provided, or bring your own if you’d like! Capt. Marc will bait your hooks and help you with casting and taking fish off the line as well.

There’s a cooler full of ice stocked with bottled water and sodas for guests. If there are any special refreshments you’d like to bring, feel free to do so! It can get a little wet on the boat so be sure to bring shoes that can get wet.

You never know what you’ll see out on the water, and every day is a new opportunity for a unique adventure. Come enjoy the local wildlife and have an awesome day on the water with a captain who’s passionate about the area and its fishery!

Attention: Even if Snook and Redfish are in season, they are catch and release only on this charter.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    Head out in the morning and be back on the shore in time for lunch on this 4-hour fishing adventure! A variety of famous Florida fish is yours for the taking including Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Trout, and Snapper! No need to worry about gear – that's all taken care of and waiting on board. Bottled water and sodas are included but you're free to bring any other refreshments you'd like. This is a great trip for anglers of all skill levels and families with children.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 7 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 15 - May 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $500
    This afternoon trip will see you head out for 4 epic hours of inshore Florida fishing! You'll target a variety of species including Redfish, Snook, Trout, Snapper, and Jack. All of the gear you need for maximum productiveness will be provided and there's also bottled water and sodas on board! Anglers of skill levels and families with children are all welcome!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    $650
    Spend more time on the water and up your chances of catching a variety of inshore and nearshore species! Inshore species you'll be going after including Snook, Redfish, Seatrout, Jack, and Snapper. Nearshore you'll go after fish including Snapper, Sheepshead, Tripletail, Sharks, and Spanish Mackerel! Gear, bottled water, and sodas are all on board but feel free to bring any other refreshments you'd like. Bring the whole family along for this fun adventure!
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About the Captain

Marc Kroseberg
Naples, Florida, United States
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145 Customer reviews
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Member since June 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I was born in Germany but moved to Florida when I was 10. I have always been involved with boats, even before moving to Florida. I've always loved the outdoors and that's why growing up in Florida was so awesome. It's truly a blessing to live in Florida, especially in this specific area, and I could never imagine moving anywhere else. Whatever spare time I have is usually spent fishing. The challenge and variety is why I enjoy fishing just as much, if not more, than when I started. Every day on the water is different. Watching newcomers catch fish and feel that excitement brings me more joy than catching fish myself, and seeing that is special.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No minimum age, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
No Snook or Redfish
Catch and Release Allowed
Mandatory for Tarpon

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
92%
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Andrew P.
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3/4 Day with Marc

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 26, 2022
I dont know where to begin. What an amazing day on the water. We caught plenty of fish on a day fish were not cooperating to...
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 4, 2022
We booked a morning charter with Captain Marc for our daughter and three grandkids ages 13-18.  Staying inshore got everyone...
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Jack B.
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Terrific Memories!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 21, 2023
I highly recommend Wiggins Bay Charters! Marc met us as planned at the launch. We fished three different locations with three...
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Jeffrey K.
Yorkana, PA
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a day with Captain Mark

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 8, 2023
My daughter Erin and I ha a fantastic day on the water with Captain Mark. The weather was perfect and the fish were biting....
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Half day trip with Captain Marc

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 22, 2022
Captain Marc was so helpful on our trip! I have taken 4 or 5 of these fishing trips over the years and this one was by far...
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FAQs about Wiggins Bay Charters

Wiggins Bay Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group, additional $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Wiggins Bay Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Wiggins Bay Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
  • Fishing License
Wiggins Bay Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Wiggins Bay Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Wiggins Bay Charters include:
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail