Marco Island Charters

Marco Island Charters runs a multi-boat fishing operation out of Angler’s Cove, using a fleet built specifically around three distinct fishing environments rather than trying to make a single boat work for every trip type. For offshore fishing, the company runs 36 and 42 foot Yellowfin boats capable of trips lasting eight to twelve hours and carrying up to six guests out into the deeper Gulf waters for grouper, snapper, and other bottom and pelagic species that require a longer run to reach.

For guests who want to stay closer to shore, the company’s nearshore charters use a 25 foot Parker center console, running trips of four to eight hours for four to six guests, targeting species that hold closer to the coastline without requiring the longer offshore run. The backwater program is built around specialized skiffs, including a 17 foot 8 inch Hells Bay flats boat alongside the same 25 foot Parker, giving smaller groups of two to six guests access to the shallow mangrove creeks and grass flats where sight fishing for redfish and snook is the primary draw.

Two named captains, Michael Wolner and Jeff Bunnett, are associated with the operation, and the company’s marketing emphasizes matching the right boat and captain combination to a client’s specific fishing goals rather than offering one generic trip format across the fleet. Beyond dedicated fishing trips, Marco Island Charters also books sightseeing and sunset cruises using the same boats, giving non-angling members of a group, or anglers who simply want a relaxed evening cruise, an option without needing to book with a separate company.

Because the company operates from Angler’s Cove, a residential canal community on Marco Island rather than a large commercial marina, the operation has a more boutique feel compared to the busier charter docks at Rose Marina, with boats staged closer to the captains themselves. The website emphasizes customizable trip lengths and boat selection, suggesting the company works directly with clients to tailor a charter around specific target species, group size, and desired trip duration rather than offering a small, fixed menu of packages.

Given the range of boat sizes and trip types available, Marco Island Charters can serve everything from a serious offshore fishing trip for experienced anglers to a gentle backwater outing for a family with young children, or a straightforward sunset sightseeing cruise for guests with no interest in fishing at all. Prospective clients are directed to reach the company through its website, Instagram, or TikTok accounts to discuss specific trip planning and current rates, since detailed pricing is not published directly on the site.