Wishin’ I was Fishin’ Charters 

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!

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! 🎣

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!

We had a fun trip with Stephen. We started with an unreal up-close dolphin sighting, including some cool jumping dolphins in our wake. Then we started fishing and caught a good variety of fish (sea trout, mackeral, mangrove snapper, angelfish, a few catfish, and the highlight, a big ray). Our captain baited the hooks and chummed consistently and eveyone on the boat caught fish. Despite a tough fishing day, he had a positive attitude and stayed patient with the kids. He also cleaned the fish afterwards and we grilled a great dinner!

I took my two sons out today wth Capain Steve and it was hands‑down one of the best charer experiences we’ve had together. The captain was friendly, patient, and clearly knew the water. He put us on fish almost immediately, and the action never really slowed down. Caught a variety of fish. Even saw some bull sharks swim by. Would definitely us Captain Stephen again.