The Captain goes above & beyond

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What anglers say

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  Cheree Devito

  

  Pennsylvania, US

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  What a great day!

  Half Day Trip on August 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

  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!

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  Erik Sundberg

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  New York, US

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  Member since 2022

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  Great day on the water!

  Half Day Trip on September 14, 2026 • 2 adults

  My wife and I showed up to the dock, got on the boat, sat down and took off. After a quick cruise, because we wanted keepers, we were on fish. we hit up a bu ch of spots and caught a bunch of keepers. We caught snappers, snook, cats, jacks and a sting ray. We had a blast. Constantly catching fish. A great morning!!! Captain Stephen, thanks man!! And the tunes were perfect for us too. Will look him up if and when we come back to the Marco Island area.

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  Ethan Anderson

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  Ohio, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Perfect way to wrap up our trip to Marco Island

  Half Day Trip on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  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!

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  Jason Tesoriero

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  New York, US

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  Member since 2024

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  Good Times!

  3 Hour Trip on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

  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! 🎣

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  Brandon Theisen

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  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2025

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  The Captain goes above & beyond

  Half Day Trip on April 10, 2026 • 6 adults

  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!

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