Wills Mckenzie

Rating

Anglers' gallery (48)

What anglers say

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  Roger Homrich

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  A Great Time with My Sons!

  4 Hour Trip – Inshore on April 11, 2026 • 4 adults • 3 children

  Captain Wills went above and beyond, working hard to ensure my three sons had an unforgetable experience! We immediately connected with snook, tarpon and more… and Captain Wills gave great instruction that enabled each of my sons to have success in landing more fish than we could keep track of. The boat was safe, very comfortable for all of us and the tackle was top of the line. I’m so glad to have these memories together and we all look forward to fishing with Captain Wills again in the future!

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  Response from Captain

  April 12, 2026

  thank you so much, Roger. Your review made my week. being able to share this experience and make memories with others is what makes this job so special. I’ll look forward to fishing with you guys again.

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  Jim Devlin

  

  Massachusetts, US

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  Member since 2020

  5.0

  Verified

  Yes first tarpon after several trips to FLA

  4 Hour Trip - Tarpon on April 22, 2026 • 1 adult

  Wills and his mate Anthony first class fishermen and gentlemen. I’ve had several tarpon on line before but never landed them. Landed 2 out of 4 this trip along with snook trout and catfish who put up a good fight. The ones that we did not land came out of the water which was a thrill, actually they all jumped. I recommend Captain Wills. He knew where to take me for tarpon considering the weather and slightly windy conditions offshore. The night trip was a blast. Jim D Boston

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  Response from Captain

  April 26, 2026

  Thank you so much for the review, Jim. It means alot & I am very grateful. I will look forward to fishing with you guys again.

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  Ronald Franklin

  Repeat angler

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2020

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  7 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  Personal Best Snook!

  5 Hour Trip - Tarpon on April 18, 2026 • 3 adults

  We had a great time. Our plan was to target, snook, snapper and reds. We stopped at one of the Capt. Willl’s hotspots and the non stop action of snook and snapper was outstanding we didn’t won’t leave. Snook after snook, snapper action was good, probably lost twice as many as we landed; no fault of Captain. For bass fishermen, not setting the hook is a challenge. lol. I ended the evening with my personal best snook, 29”.

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  Response from Captain

  April 23, 2026

  I had an awesome time with you guys. I really appreciate your review and I look forward to fishing  with you again!

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  Kevin Dierking

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Best fishing charter ever!

  4 Hour Trip - Tarpon on April 13, 2026 • 4 adults

  This is the first fishing charter for our family, and let me just say, it far exceeded our expectations. As a Port Charlotte native, the captain was very knowledgeable about the fish and the area. He was very dedicated to ensuring we caught a lot of fish (Tarpon and Snook), and that we had an amazing time! His eagerness to teach our family the ropes of fishing for Tarpon made for a engaging experience, and we will definitely be back for more memories!

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  Response from Captain

  April 15, 2026

  Thank you Kevin! I look forward to fishing with you guys again.

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  Meghan Gabel

  

  Massachusetts, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Afternoon Trip with Capt Wills

  4 Hour Trip – Inshore on March 11, 2026

  We had an absolutely fantastic day inshore fishing with Captain Wills. From the moment we got on the boat he was enthusiastic, informative, and incredibly accommodating. He clearly loves what he does and it shows. The fishing was nonstop action. We caught a ton of snook, snapper, jack crevalle, and Spanish mackerel throughout the day. Captain Wills kept us on the fish and made sure we always had a line in the water. The highlight of the trip was when we stumbled upon a massive school of jacks busting on the surface. We dropped our lines in and immediately doubled up—catching multiple fish at once. It was absolute chaos in the best possible way and had us laughing the whole time. Captain Wills also went out of his way to pick us up and drop us off at our preferred location, which we really appreciated and made the whole experience even easier. Beyond the great fishing, he made the entire day fun and memorable - plenty of laughs, great conversation, and constant action. Highly recommend booking with Captain Wills if you’re looking for a great day on the water. Thanks again, Captain Wills!

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  Response from Captain

  March 13, 2026

  Thank you so much for the kind words! Reviews like this honestly make my day. I’m really glad we were able to stay on the fish and get into that school of jacks — that was a wild moment for sure. It was a pleasure having you guys on the boat and I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. I will see y’all next year!

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