Hopes and Dreams Charters 

Just listed 
 4500 Harbor Boulevard, Port Charlotte, FL 33952, United States
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If you're in the market for a day to remember, look no further than Hopes and Dreams Charters. With Captain Zeke at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Redfish, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, and anything else that bites. You can expect to do some spinning, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Key West center console with space for 3 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.

Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

A few items to bring include bottled water, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Hopes and Dreams Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?í

Zeke Torres

Captain

Zeke Torres

36 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip – Seasonal
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $850 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

FAQs about Hopes and Dreams Charters

What are the trip rates for Hopes and Dreams Charters?

Hopes and Dreams Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip – Seasonal (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hopes and Dreams Charters?

When you book a trip with Hopes and Dreams Charters, you can expect the following amenity onboard:

  • GPS
What's included in the trip price with Hopes and Dreams Charters?

Trips booked with Hopes and Dreams Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Hopes and Dreams Charters offer?

Hopes and Dreams Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • River Fishing (Peace River, Myakka River)
  • Inshore Fishing (back water fishing the bays and flats)
  • Backcountry Fishing (Charlotte harbor)
What fishing techniques does Hopes and Dreams Charters offer?

Hopes and Dreams Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Hopes and Dreams Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Hopes and Dreams Charters include:

  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Zeke Torres

Port Charlotte, Florida, United States

Member since April 2025

35 years of charter fishing experience. Join me for an amazing fishing adventure!

The fish you can target

Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Peace River, Myakka River

Inshore Fishing

back water fishing the bays and flats

Backcountry Fishing

Charlotte harbor

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

And encouraged

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Port Charlotte right now

Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
TarponTarpon