Weis Guy Charters

Weis Guy Charters runs deep sea fishing trips into the Gulf of Mexico from Marco Island aboard the Weis Guy II, a 31 foot Morgan sportfisher powered by twin 300 horsepower diesel engines and licensed by the United States Coast Guard for passenger charter work. The company markets itself on the strength of more than 40 years of combined fishing experience behind the operation, a longevity reflected in a long running string of five star reviews on TripAdvisor that consistently praise the captain’s ability to locate fish and manage a trip smoothly for anglers of varying skill levels.

The charter offers half day, three quarter day, and full day trip lengths, giving visitors flexibility depending on how much of a Marco Island vacation day they want to dedicate to fishing versus other activities. All trips include the necessary fishing licenses, ice, bait, and tackle, removing the need for anglers to arrange their own gear or paperwork before stepping aboard, a convenience that particularly benefits vacationing anglers who do not want to bring or buy their own equipment for a single trip.

Because the Weis Guy II is built and licensed for genuine deep sea work rather than sheltered backwater fishing, the charter is generally geared toward anglers interested in Gulf of Mexico species that require running further offshore, distinguishing it from the many backwater and inshore focused guides operating out of Marco Island’s calmer canal and mangrove waters. This offshore focus, combined with the boat’s twin diesel power plant, allows for a faster run to productive fishing grounds and more time actually fishing once on site.

The business accepts cash or check as its primary payment methods, noting that credit card transactions carry a convenience fee, a detail worth knowing ahead of a trip for anglers planning to pay by card. Beyond that payment note, the company does not publish an extensive website with detailed trip pricing or a specific marina address, relying instead on direct phone contact and its established word of mouth reputation built over four decades of operation in the area.

Given the company’s long operating history and strong direct customer reviews, Weis Guy Charters functions as one of the more established, if lower profile, offshore fishing options on Marco Island, appealing especially to repeat visitors or serious anglers who have heard about the operation through word of mouth rather than encountering it through broader online marketing. As with most independent single boat charters, calling ahead to discuss trip length, target species, and current rates directly with the captain is the most reliable way to plan a trip.