Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats

Running angling trips out of Fort Myers Beach, Captain J’s Fishing & Pleasure Boats invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. James will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in trolling, drift fishing and spinning, all to get you on that bite. This involves 4 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Cobia, Flounder, Barracuda, Hog fish & Spade fish depending on the season and conditions on the day.

You’ll be fishing from a 23’ Aquasport boat with enough room for up to 6 anglers at any single time. It also includes a toilet.

When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Please keep in mind you’ll need to get a fishing license before the start of the trip.

You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain J’s Fishing & Pleasure Boats.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $900
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $900
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,600
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats

Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats offers the following trips to customers:
  • $900 per group, additional $225 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $900 per group, additional $225 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $1,600 per group, additional $183 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boats include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Meet the Charter Operator

Captain J's Fishing & Pleasure Boat Tours
Fort Myers Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
Capt. James runs trips out of Fort Myers Beach aboard a 23’ Cobia. These waters are known for Sharks, Groupers, Snapper and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With 18 years of experience
Our Team
Mark P.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Cobia (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 200HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 9, 2023
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VERIFIED   NEW  November 16, 2023
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