Wild Thing Charters

Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island Charter Fishing

About Your Guide

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Randy Hamilton

Independent Guide
Quiet
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Beginner Oriented
I have been living on Marco Island for 37 years. I opened a full service scuba diving shop in 1987, certifying people to scuba dive from open water certification to master diver. In 1995 I started full-time charter fishing (guiding) and have been a full-time guiding for 30 years now. My goal is for my customers to have a great time and catch as many fish as possible!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Randy Hamilton

Randy Hamilton

Independent Guide
I have been living on Marco Island for 37 years. I opened a full service scuba diving shop in 1987, certifying people to scuba dive from open water certification to master diver. In 1995 I started full-time charter fishing (guiding) and have been a full-time guiding for 30 years now. My goal is for my customers to have a great time and catch as many fish as possible!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish
What’s your favorite band?
Heart
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish
What’s your favorite band?
Heart
What’s your favorite movie?
Jaws
What’s your favorite sports team?
Steelers
What’s your drink of choice?
Monster ultra
What was your last halloween costume?
I don't recall
What do you want for Christmas this year?
No idea
How did you get started guiding?
Started out running dive charters and then added fishing charters.
What makes you different from other guides?
I understand the water above and below the surface.
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About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Experience the thrill of catching the big one on our Marco Island charter fishing trips. Captain Randy in Marco Island, Florida, offers both coastal and offshore fishing from our base in beautiful southwest Florida Captain Randy has more than 30 years experience chartering, fishing, and diving in the waters around Marco Island and Naples. He has extensive local knowledge, and will show you the hottest reefs and shipwrecks, creating a fishing adventure for you and...

About Your Trip

Experience the thrill of catching the big one on our Marco Island charter fishing trips.

Captain Randy in Marco Island, Florida, offers both coastal and offshore fishing from our base in beautiful southwest Florida

Captain Randy has more than 30 years experience chartering, fishing, and diving in the waters around Marco Island and Naples. He has extensive local knowledge, and will show you the hottest reefs and shipwrecks, creating a fishing adventure for you and
your family on par with the best in the world.
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Marco Island Charter Fishing
Boat Type
Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer
Island Hoppet
Year Built
1986
Boat Length
31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Cuddy Cabin
Boat Manufacturer
Island Hoppet
Year Built
1986
Boat Length
31'
Engine Manufacturer
Yanmar
Total Horsepower
370
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Live well, coolers, electronics with radar
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Amberjack
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Barracuda
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonito
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bonnethead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Florida Pompano
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Goliath Grouper
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Hammerhead Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Ladyfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Lane Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Lemon Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Mutton Snapper
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Nurse Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Permit
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Red Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Snook
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Tiger Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

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