Wills Mckenzie
Captain

Wills Mckenzie

Punta Gorda, United States
Angler's choice
25+ reviews
Operating a 23' Dorado 23 LE Bay boat, Capt. Wills ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Punta Gorda, Florida. This area is known for Ladyfish, Mangrove Snapper and Snook and you'll get to catch them using bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, or other techniques. For special requests, such as bow fishing, message Capt. Wills.

Charter

Rating

5.0
45 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (45)

Showing 1 – 5 of 45 reviews
  • Robert Press
    Robert Press
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely Outstanding Fishing Trip!

    6 Hour Trip - Inshore • 2 adults

    We had an incredible 6-hour fishing trip with Capt. Wills McKenzie! What really stood out was his willingness to customize the day around exactly what we wanted to fish for. We wanted Tarpon—and we got Tarpon! We also caught Grouper, Snook, and Snapper, with continuous action throughout the entire day. Beyond the fantastic fishing, Wills was simply a great guy to spend the day with. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. We’ve used FishingBooker for trips in various locations around Florida, and our experience with Capt. Wills was by far our favorite. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough and will absolutely fish with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much! I really appreciate your review & look forward to fishing with you guys again. See yall soon!

  • Meghan Gabel
    Meghan Gabel
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0

    Afternoon Trip with Capt Wills

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore

    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!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack Crevalle
    Response from Captain

    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!

  • Roger Homrich
    Roger Homrich
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Great Time with My Sons!

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 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!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Jack Crevalle
    Tarpon
    Response from Captain

    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.

  • Ila Barnett
    Ila Barnett
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience and couldnt ask for a better Captain.

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    Had a great charter and caught some solid snook and Jack. Wills was super accomodating and prioritized the right things like safety and guest experience. Caught some solid fish and will be back multiple times with more guests and family. Wills great at communication and I left everything up to him with no specific species or area.

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Jack Crevalle
    Response from Captain

    thank you!!

  • Jim Devlin
    Jim Devlin
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Yes first tarpon after several trips to FLA

    4 Hour Trip - Tarpon • 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

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    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.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a fishing boat over clear coastal water.
    Big snook bite today! 20+ fish caught in 2 hours. 5 snook all slot sized or bigger! Biggest was 35”. Grateful for my repeat client Brian! We had a blast today!
  • Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a center-console boat in a calm residential canal.
    Several snook all caught and released this morning
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding a large snook aboard a center-console boat in a mangrove-lined coastal waterway.
    Great snook bite yesterday. They definitely get the adrenaline going! Cant beat it!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large mottled grouper-style fish aboard a boat near a waterfront pier.
    Fish 1
    Black Grouper
    Robert P.
    Robert P.
    We had an incredible 6-hour fishing trip with Capt. Wills McKenzie! What really stood out was his willingness to customize the day around exactly what we wanted to fish for. We wanted Tarpon—and we got Tarpon! We also caught Grouper, Snook, and Snapper, with continuous action throughout the entire day. Beyond the fantastic fishing, Wills was simply a great guy to spend the day with. He was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. We’ve used FishingBooker for trips in various locations around Florida, and our experience with Capt. Wills was by far our favorite. We couldn’t recommend him highly enough and will absolutely fish with him again!
  • A couple proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during their fishing trip, with a scenic dock in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Goliath Grouper
    Tapon snook & grouper
  • Angler holding a large Tarpon while fishing at night, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Few pics from recent trips! Helping clients check a fish off their bucket list is one of the best parts of being a captain. Grateful to everyone that’s afforded me the opportunity to turn that dream fish into a reality. Want that first tarpon snook or redfish? Book now.
  • A family enjoys a memorable fishing moment as a guide helps two young anglers hold a large fish on a boat, showcasing their excitement.
    Steven B.
    Steven B.
    What a great trip. Kids were 8 and 11 and captain was great with them. Well worth the money and time. Recommend to all!
  • Solo angler proudly holding a large tarpon aboard a center-console boat on calm coastal waters.
    Richard J.
    Richard J.
    we caught tarpon and snook. had us on fish all day. Wills was the best captain ive fished with! Awesome day of fishing! would recommend 100%.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Snook caught during a fishing trip on a boat, with a beautiful ocean backdrop.
    Glenn And Cc B.
    Glenn And Cc B.
    We were not disappointed, the captain could not have been more congenial and the fishing was more than what we expected. The first fish we caught was a 38” snook. We finished the day with a couple of Tarpon 4 snapper. All together it was a great outing!!!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Tarpon on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    First snook for clients here. 38” for your first snook is unheard of! Great tjme with some awesome people.

What's biting with McKenzie Charter Company in Punta Gorda

Bottom fishing gets better as winter approaches. You can take advantage of Mackerel's fall run on the reefs or stay inshore to target Redfish, Snook, and Speckled Trout.

Top catches for November