Goodman Charters 

5.0/5 (16 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Siesta Drive 12150, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, United States

Goodman Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States
24 ft
5
5.0/5 (16 reviews)

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If you're ready to have fun fishing in Fort Myers, look no further than Goodman Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain James knows them forwards and back.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Snook, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Red Grouper, Pompano, Cobia, Permit, Lane Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or something more specialized in this area.

Goodman Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your boat for the day is a 24' Bay boat with space for 6 passengers. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time!

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock (non-spray). Some drinks will be offered, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Now, time to hit the water with Goodman Charters!

If you're ready to have fun fishing in Fort Myers, look no further than Goodman Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain James knows them forwards and back.

Fishing around here will often see you targeting Snook, Tarpon, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, Red Grouper, Pompano, Cobia, Permit, Lane Snapper, Goliath Grouper, and more, depending on the time of year. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or something more specialized in this area.

Goodman Charters is a kid-friendly charter service, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your boat for the day is a 24' Bay boat with space for 6 passengers. Capt. James will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time!

A few items to bring include sunglasses, a hat, and sunblock (non-spray). Some drinks will be offered, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles. Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.

Now, time to hit the water with Goodman Charters!

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip
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5 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip
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6 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
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US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hour Trip
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8 hour trip starts at 8:30 AM
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US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Todd Goodman
Todd Goodman
Repeat angler
us
Delaware, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
8 Hour Trip on March 6, 20264 adults

Captain James did a fantastic job. We caught more fish than we could count. Kept just enough to eat for dinner. Look forward to fishing with him again.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Titus Reed
Titus Reed
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on January 18, 20263 adults

Response from Captain

thanks

Matt Schlosser
Matt Schlosser
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2019
6 trips
5.0
Verified
What a great day for my daughter and I!
6 Hour Trip on March 31, 20242 adults

Captain James was very knowledgeable of the area and accommodating on our trip! In the morning the bite was a little slow but Captain James was persistent with finding where the fish were and providing us with an amazing day! We caught Snook, Jack Crevalle, Sea Trout and Redfish. Although my daughter out fished me, I still lost the “big one” towards the end of our day as he took line off the reel and broke free. We will definitely book you again the next time we’re in the area! Thanks Captain James!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Snook
Speckled Trout
Igor Peychev
Igor Peychev
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
8 hour fishing trip.
8 Hour Trip on March 26, 20252 adults

Look no further, book a trip with captain James! My son and I had an amazing day on the water. Captain James put us on the fish right away and kept us on it all day. He was knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely go fishing with him again. Thanks Captain James!

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Steven Keith
Steven Keith
Repeat angler
us
Cheyenne, WY, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
4.7
Verified
Great Day on the Water
6 Hour Trip on May 1, 20252 adults

There’s no such thing as a bad day fishing… captain worked hard to put us on fish and he did. The fish have to bite and they weren’t. Captain worked hard and gave extra time off the clock. Boat was a little small but the experience was great and captain was very friendly. You can’t go wrong with this charter.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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