There’s something for everyone and the waters surrounding Fort Myers give ample opportunities to try your luck with all kinds of fish. Capt. Tom Katz will help you land your next trophy, or he will take you on gorgeous sight-seeing tours where you might encounter dolphins or manatees. 

You’ll join the captain on his 2017 Sportsman 312 central console. The boat is 32’ long and there’s ample room for up to 6 passengers. Two 300 HP Yamaha engines will help you slice the waves effortlessly. Additionally, the vessel is fitted with Simrad fishfinding equipment.

Offered trips cover various fishing locations, allowing you to choose from nearshore, and offshore fishing grounds. If you want to try your hand at bottom fishing, the crew will also gladly take you local reefs and wrecks. With such a diverse choice of locations, you’ll be able to target the likes of Kingfish, Wahoo, and Red Snapper, just to name a few.

The crew will provide you with the fishing gear, lures, and bait. You get bottled water on board, but you are responsible for your snacks. You get to keep your catch fresh in an ice-box provided onboard. Families with children are welcome and for passengers’ convenience, an onboard toilet is available.

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  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,300
    Fishing intercoastal / light nearshore (up to 5 miles). The fishery off the coast of Fort Myers and Sanibel offers a unique opportunity for all anglers, from a family trip to a day with friends, our fishery never disappoints. Snapper, Snook, Trout, Shark, and Juvenile Grouper are just a few species you'll reel in on this adventure with Blind Date Charters!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    $1,300
    Jump on board for an afternoon adventure. Fishing intercoastal and light nearshore (up to 5 miles) in and around Sanibel, FL. The fishery of Fort Myers and Sanibel offers a unique opportunity for all anglers, from a family trip to a day with friends, our nearshore fishery never disappoints. Snapper, Snook, Shark, Trout, and juvenile Grouper are just a few species you'll reel in on a nearshore adventure with Blind Date Charters!
  • Private trip
    6 hour offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,800
    Fishing up to 20 miles offshore for Yellow-tail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks and other wreck fish. This trip offers the opportunity to get to the smaller wrecks, reefs and ledges off the coast of Sanibel. The goal of this trip is a good time and fresh fish for dinner!
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $2,700
    Fishing larger reefs, wrecks, and ledges up to 40 miles off the coast of Fort Myers and Sanibel this trip offers a unique opportunity for anglers looking to reel in Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, Barracuda, Kingfish, Shark, and many other reef/wreck dwelling species.
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FAQs about Blind Date Charters

Blind Date Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $1,300 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,300 per group, additional $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,800 per group, additional $250 per person after 4 guests - 6 hour offshore (6 hours)
  • $2,700 per group, additional $250 per person after 4 guests - 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Blind Date Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Simrad

Trips booked with Blind Date Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water Only)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Blind Date Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Blind Date Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Blind Date Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Permit
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Tom Katz
Fort Myers, Florida, United States
96 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
73 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2019
Captain Tom has been fishing the Gulf waters of Florida his whole life. His dream came true when he became a charter captain and started showing others the beauty that Southwest Florida offers. For him, watching people reel in fish, relaxing on the boat, and creating memories that will last a lifetime is the best part of his job!
Our Team
Tom K.
Captain
Chelsey K.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper

Boat specs

Sportsman 312 (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by 2 300HP Yamaha 300 engines.

Length
32 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Simrad
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar
Simrad

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water Only
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
Fishing with Tom
Fishing with Tom
Great off shore trip day! It was hot but we were on the fish as soon as the lines dropped!
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
95%
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Kimberly C.
Grand Junction, CO
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Five-Hour Intercoastal Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 17, 2023
We did the five-hour intercoastal trip.  We had a wide age range of kids with us, and they all had a great time.  It was...
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Dean E.
Saginaw, MI
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Great day out in the Gulf of Mexico! Lots of Snappers today! Thanks Captain Tom and First Mate Ryan! Awesome fishing with you...
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Rik S.
New Albany, IN
Excellent
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Had a blast...

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on July 6, 2023
Tito and Yarel were amazing, highly recommend these guys, very skilled and they really enjoy their job.
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Aimee R.
Brandon, MS
Excellent
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Great Trip with Captain Tom!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 23, 2023
I booked this trip for my dad and boyfriend for their birthdays, as they’ve always wanted to fish on the ocean. Captain Tom...
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Ronald H.
Cape Coral, Florida
Excellent
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Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on July 1, 2023
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