Wild Thing Charters

Fishing charter in Marco Island, Florida

Wild Thing Charters is a fishing charter in Marco Island, Florida. Their website lists offshore, inshore and nearshore trips, with half day and full day options. The boat is 30 feet and takes up to 6 people.

  • Contact checked on wildthingcharters.com · Sep 2026
  • Federal charter permits · NOAA record, checked Sep 2026

Trips they run

  • OffshoreUsually farther from shore than bay trips
  • InshoreBay and back-water fishing
  • Nearshore & reefUsually closer in than offshore trips
  • Fly fishingFly fishing trips
  • Family friendlyTheir website mentions kids or families
  • Half dayShorter trip. Ask the captain how long
  • Full dayLonger trip. Ask the captain how long

The boat

30 ftBoat length
6People, at most

Federal charter permits

NOAA Fisheries lists the vessel Wild Thing, hailing from Marco Island, with these current permits:

  • Gulf Coastal Migratory Pelagics CharterValid through April 2027
  • Gulf Reef Fish Charter/HeadboatValid through April 2027

Because this boat holds the Gulf reef fish charter permit, the federal season applies aboard for red snapper, gag grouper and amberjack, even inside state waters.

From NOAA Fisheries Southeast permit records, checked Sep 2026, matched to this charter by the vessel's name. Permit names are NOAA's own.

What they fish for

Taken from what the charter lists on its own website, so it may not be every fish they catch. Ask the captain about anything you're hoping to target. Tap a fish for its Florida season and limits.

Good to ask when you call

  • What will we likely catch in the month I'm going?
  • How long is the trip, and what time do we leave?
  • Is bait, tackle and a fishing license included?
  • Can we keep and clean our catch?
  • What's the cancellation policy if the weather turns?

Contact details and the trip, boat and fish listed here were checked against wildthingcharters.com in Sep 2026. Details can change, so confirm with the captain before booking. Is this your charter? Confirm or correct it.