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 – Inshore2 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
Snook
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Response from Captain

thank you!!

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McKenzie Charter Company
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5.0
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23 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
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+5
4 hour trip • 4 persons
US $550

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5.0
43 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
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5.0
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    Recommended
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All reviews (43)

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  • 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 – Inshore4 adults3 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.

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

    Yes first tarpon after several trips to FLA

    4 Hour Trip - Tarpon1 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.

  • Ronald Franklin
    Ronald Franklin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2020
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Personal Best Snook!

    5 Hour Trip - Tarpon3 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”.

    Reported Catch
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Response from Captain

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

  • Kevin Dierking
    Kevin Dierking
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best fishing charter ever!

    4 Hour Trip - Tarpon4 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!

    Response from Captain

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