Wish Upon A Fish Charters
If you’re ready to have a fun day of fishing around Clearwater/Clearwater Beach, book a trip with Wish Upon A Fish Charters. Having logged many hours on the waters surrounding Clearwater Beach, Captain Ethan is prepared to put you on fish!
Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Tarpon, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Cobia, Tripletail, Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Pompano, and more could be biting, depending on the season.
Trips with Wish Upon A Fish Charters are great for kids, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children under the age of 6 are required to wear a life jacket while the boat is under way. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your trip begins aboard a 22’ Tidewater bay boat that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
You’ll find rods, reels, live bait and all the proper tackle waiting for you.
Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.
Bringing sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses is never a bad idea. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. Time to make it happen, with Wish Upon A Fish Charters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (193)
+190Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
99%
Jul 9, 2025
Half Day-Nearshore
Captain Ethan is the charter to book!
Captain Ethan was awesome! We’ve chartered a fishing trip in the past, and this was heads & shoulders 100 times better. Ethan knew where to go for the fishing activity. He set us up with live baited hooks, and bang! We were catching fish left & right. Good sized fish with a good fight to reel them in. Our family had a blast! Ethan also connected with a couple other fishing charter buddies to communicate with each other where fish were hitting. He took us there, and more fish biting one after another. He helped us out where we needed help, and got us some great catches for a fresh fish dinner. We caught mackerel, flounder, trout, & snapper for keeping. Also caught puffer fish, cobia, jack crevalle, & even a black tipped shark. I’d highly recommend Captain Ethan if you’re looking to book a fishing charter. Fantastic!
Captain Ethan was awesome! We’ve chartered a fishing trip in the past, and this was heads & shoulders 100 times better. Ethan...
Captain replied
Apr 24, 2025
2 Hr AM Trip - Inshore
Perfect Family Trip
The top thing my 11 year-old son wanted to do during our trip to Clearwater was to go fishing. We had only gone fishing a few times back home a did one other FL charter four months ago. Captain Ethan was fantastic! He put us right on the fish. In total, me my son and 8 year-old daughter caught 20-25 fish including 4 keepers and one that was too big to keep. Captain Ethan flayed our fish back at the dock. We took them to the restaurant at the hotel we were staying at and the chef cooked them up for us. Very tasty and it only about $30 for them to cook the fish. The two hour trip was perfect for the kids. We all had a blast! Highly recommended Captain Ethan.
The top thing my 11 year-old son wanted to do during our trip to Clearwater was to go fishing. We had only gone fishing a few...
Captain replied
Jun 16, 2025
Extended PM Trip – Inshore
Amazing experience!
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Ethan! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught plenty of fish, and Captain Ethan made sure everyone was involved and having fun. What stood out the most was how patient and friendly he was with the kids—he took the time to teach them, answered all their questions, and kept them engaged the entire trip. It was a perfect family outing and a day we’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommend booking with Captain Ethan!
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Ethan! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught...
Captain replied
Jul 7, 2025
Half Day PM Trip - Inshore
A day on the water…Fun Fun Fun
Captain Ethan was energetic, friendly and patient. My wife and youngest son always had bait on their hook and line in the water. My youngest caught 24 fish and hooked a large snook which got off at the last moment. Captain Ethan tried like heck to make sure he kept us on the fish. Great time for sure.
Captain Ethan was energetic, friendly and patient. My wife and youngest son always had bait on their hook and line in the water....
Captain replied
Apr 3, 2025
Half Day AM Trip – Inshore
Awesome Time
We had a great afternoon with Capt Ethan on his boat. Caught lots of fish, both the tasty variety and the kind that’s just fun to catch. Had lots Spanish Mackerel and Spotted Sea Trout to take home for ceviche and seared filets. I had my 5 Y.O. S son with me and Capt Ethan did a great job taking care of him and his line and helping him out so we could all just focus on fishing. Great trip!
We had a great afternoon with Capt Ethan on his boat. Caught lots of fish, both the tasty variety and the kind that’s just fun...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (193)
+190Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
99%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Ethan is the charter to book!
Half Day-Nearshore on July 9, 2025
Captain Ethan was awesome! We’ve chartered a fishing trip in the past, and this was heads & shoulders 100 times better. Ethan knew where to go for the fishing activity. He set us up with live baited hooks, and bang! We were catching fish left & right. Good sized fish with a good fight to reel them in. Our family had a blast! Ethan also connected with a couple other fishing charter buddies to communicate with each other where fish were hitting. He took us there, and more fish biting one after another. He helped us out where we needed help, and got us some great catches for a fresh fish dinner. We caught mackerel, flounder, trout, & snapper for keeping. Also caught puffer fish, cobia, jack crevalle, & even a black tipped shark. I’d highly recommend Captain Ethan if you’re looking to book a fishing charter. Fantastic!
Captain Ethan was awesome! We’ve chartered a fishing trip in the past, and this was heads & shoulders 100 times better. Ethan knew where to go for the fishing activity. He set us up with live baited hooks, and bang! We were catching fish left & right. Good sized fish with a good fight to reel them in. Our family had a blast! Ethan also connected with a couple other fishing charter buddies to communicate with each other where fish were hitting. He took us there, and more fish biting one after...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Perfect Family Trip
2 Hr AM Trip - Inshore on April 24, 2025
The top thing my 11 year-old son wanted to do during our trip to Clearwater was to go fishing. We had only gone fishing a few times back home a did one other FL charter four months ago. Captain Ethan was fantastic! He put us right on the fish. In total, me my son and 8 year-old daughter caught 20-25 fish including 4 keepers and one that was too big to keep. Captain Ethan flayed our fish back at the dock. We took them to the restaurant at the hotel we were staying at and the chef cooked them up for us. Very tasty and it only about $30 for them to cook the fish. The two hour trip was perfect for the kids. We all had a blast! Highly recommended Captain Ethan.
The top thing my 11 year-old son wanted to do during our trip to Clearwater was to go fishing. We had only gone fishing a few times back home a did one other FL charter four months ago. Captain Ethan was fantastic! He put us right on the fish. In total, me my son and 8 year-old daughter caught 20-25 fish including 4 keepers and one that was too big to keep. Captain Ethan flayed our fish back at the dock. We took them to the restaurant at the hotel we were staying at and the chef cooked them...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing experience!
Extended PM Trip – Inshore on June 16, 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Ethan! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught plenty of fish, and Captain Ethan made sure everyone was involved and having fun. What stood out the most was how patient and friendly he was with the kids—he took the time to teach them, answered all their questions, and kept them engaged the entire trip. It was a perfect family outing and a day we’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommend booking with Captain Ethan!
We had an absolutely fantastic day on the water with Captain Ethan! From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. We caught plenty of fish, and Captain Ethan made sure everyone was involved and having fun. What stood out the most was how patient and friendly he was with the kids—he took the time to teach them, answered all their questions, and kept them engaged the entire trip. It was a perfect family outing and a day we’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommend booking with Captain...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A day on the water…Fun Fun Fun
Half Day PM Trip - Inshore on July 7, 2025
Captain Ethan was energetic, friendly and patient. My wife and youngest son always had bait on their hook and line in the water. My youngest caught 24 fish and hooked a large snook which got off at the last moment. Captain Ethan tried like heck to make sure he kept us on the fish. Great time for sure.
Captain Ethan was energetic, friendly and patient. My wife and youngest son always had bait on their hook and line in the water. My youngest caught 24 fish and hooked a large snook which got off at the last moment. Captain Ethan tried like heck to make sure he kept us on the fish. Great time for sure.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Time
Half Day AM Trip – Inshore on April 3, 2025
We had a great afternoon with Capt Ethan on his boat. Caught lots of fish, both the tasty variety and the kind that’s just fun to catch. Had lots Spanish Mackerel and Spotted Sea Trout to take home for ceviche and seared filets. I had my 5 Y.O. S son with me and Capt Ethan did a great job taking care of him and his line and helping him out so we could all just focus on fishing. Great trip!
We had a great afternoon with Capt Ethan on his boat. Caught lots of fish, both the tasty variety and the kind that’s just fun to catch. Had lots Spanish Mackerel and Spotted Sea Trout to take home for ceviche and seared filets. I had my 5 Y.O. S son with me and Capt Ethan did a great job taking care of him and his line and helping him out so we could all just focus on fishing. Great trip!
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