Wishin’ I was Fishin’ Charters 

Caption did a great job. My wife and I went out today and our son and his friend both 12 years old so captain had his hands full to say the least. He did a great job not only putting us on fish but continuously waiting hooks , unhooking fish and getting lines out of trees.. he stayed patient with them and worked hard to make sure we all had a good time! My wife landed a monster redfish and lost a 60 pound tarpon at the boat!.. a memorable trip to say the least.

Highly recommend fishing with Capt. Stephen! Marco Island local who really knows the waters, and put us right on prime fishing spot the entire trip. He runs a highly efficient charter, catching ample live bait with a single toss of the cast net, rigging rods, baiting hooks, coaching technique, and managing the drift. Great demeanour, knows the local fish species and wildlife. He kept everyone happy and catching fish the whole day. We landed a dozen species on a beautiful November morning, and kept a few fish for dinner. Would gladly book with him again.

Absolutely fantastic experience. Captain Stephen really knows his stuff and is super accommodating and ready to help you out and offer any tips and suggestions. Easy-going and friendly personality so he’s super fun and easy to fish with. He also just all around really knows his stuff so if there is fish to be had, you WILL be catching it with him. We had a ton lot luck and will be eating good tonight, thanks to his willingness to clean and filet our fish for us. First mate Cooper was along helping him out too, and also knew a great fishing spot and was eager to help when needed. We will be back!

Captain Steve was amazing! He knew exactly where to find the fish, and in just a 4-hour trip, we came home with a cooler full of fish and had caught 7 different species! My boys had the absolute best day ever, and we will definitely be booking with Captain Steve again! We even got to experience fishing through a rain shower, which was actually a welcome reprieve from the Florida heat. Captain Steve cleaned and filleted our entire catch for us and even recommended a local restaurant that will cook it up for us. Talk about the perfect fishing trip from start to finish! If you’re looking for a great fishing charter in the Naples/Marco Island area, we highly recommend Captain Steve!

If you're looking for an outstanding inshore fishing charter, Captain Stephen is the one to book! From the moment we arrived, everything was ready to go. He had already been out catching live bait, and the livewell was full, so we were fishing immediately instead of wasting time. Captain Stephen was fantastic with our boys, making the trip fun, engaging, and memorable for the whole family. He knew exactly where to find the fish, and we had an incredible day catching sharks, speckled trout, mangrove snapper, flounder, and jack crevalle. At the end of the trip, he cleaned our catch and even recommended Cocomo's Restaurant, where they cooked our fresh fish to perfection. It was the perfect ending to an amazing day on the water. If you're visiting Marco Island and want a professional, knowledgeable captain who works hard to make sure you have a successful and enjoyable trip, I highly recommend Captain Stephen. We would absolutely book with him again!

We had an amazing experience with Wishin’ I Was Fishin Charters in Marco Island! Captain Steve was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about fishing, but also about the local wildlife and ecosystem. We caught snook and plenty of mangrove snapper, and had action throughout the trip, which kept everyone excited. He was especially great with my daughter, constantly keeping her engaged, teaching her about the fish and wildlife around us, and making sure she stayed interested the entire time. The boat was clean, the scenery was beautiful. It was one of the highlights of our Florida trip and felt like so much more than just a fishing charter. Highly recommend for experienced anglers looking for a memorable day on the water, or for families looking to make unforgettable memories together! 🎣

We had an awesome day with Captain Stephen on wishn I was fishn! Stephen put us on fish all day long. We caught a variety of fish and every stop seemed to get better. He was knowledgeable, patient and kind to the boys. If you are looking to have a great time do not hesitate to book. This was an amazing experience!

This was hands down the best ocean fishing experience we’ve ever had! We caught a ton of fish, had an amazing time, and our captain was outstanding from start to finish. He was helpful, kind, patient, and great with the kids onboard. We had a wide range of ages fishing, and the captain made sure that none of the kids felt left out or ignored. He helped with baiting hooks, casted for kids who were nervous or uncomfortable, and taught them great tips about ocean fishing since we’re more used to lake fishing back home. He went above and beyond to make it fun for everyone. One of the coolest parts of the trip was watching the dolphins circle the boat while the captain pointed them out, drove the boat closer, and tossed fish to them. The kids absolutely loved it, and honestly, so did the adults! It made the whole experience unforgettable. What impressed me just as much was his communication. Our previous charter had cancelled, and he stayed in touch with us about openings and possible cancellations from other customers so our kids would still get the chance to fish. The kiddos would have been heartbroken to miss out, so his willingness to help and attentive communication truly made our spring break. This was easily one of the best experiences we’ve ever had on the ocean. Highly recommend!

Went out on a last minute trip, so glad we did! It was a completely spontaneous decision we actually booked on Xmas day to go out a day after and amazingly it was available. Judging by the number of people on the dock i would definitely recommend booking in advance. We just got lucky that Stephen was available. Great trip. Caught lots of fish. The experience itself is very relaxing and very memorable. Went out with 2 adults and 2 tweens. The captain definitely knew good fishing spots and cleaned all the fish after which was highly appreciated. Overall a lovely experience. Would highly recommend

We had a fun trip with Stephen. We started with an unreal up-close dolphin sighting, including some cool jumping dolphins in our wake. Then we started fishing and caught a good variety of fish (sea trout, mackeral, mangrove snapper, angelfish, a few catfish, and the highlight, a big ray). Our captain baited the hooks and chummed consistently and eveyone on the boat caught fish. Despite a tough fishing day, he had a positive attitude and stayed patient with the kids. He also cleaned the fish afterwards and we grilled a great dinner!