Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands
Let Captain Jim Fortman guide you through the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands, where you will experience the best of Florida fishing complemented by exquisite wildlife and scenery.
Step aboard a brand new 24’ Sea Born 2020. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. Simple and sleek, you will maneuver gracefully through the backwaters while aboard this boat. Up to 4 passengers can fish comfortably aboard this boat and even 3 of them can fish on the front platform. Moreover, this area is a real photographers’ delight, so this is a perfect charter to document Florida fishing experience.
Launching from the Port of the Islands Resort and Marina, you will fish the backwaters for some of Florida’s most iconic species. Using a variety of techniques, you can target specimens such as Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Flounder, and Tarpon when the season allows.
Captain Jim Fortman provides a Florida fishing license and all the gear you need. Children age four and above are welcome. You may keep your catch and store it in the onboard ice box, and Capt. Jim will clean and fillet it for you.
Join Captain Jim Fortman on the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands and experience Florida fishing like never before!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
+83Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
91%
Mar 25, 2025
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM)
Captain Jim is the bomb!
Captain Jim worked his tail off to put us on the fish. He has a great personality for the job. We had a ball and will be booking him again. I would highly recommend him for a great fishing experience!!!
Captain Jim worked his tail off to put us on the fish. He has a great personality for the job. We had a ball and will be booking...
Nov 27, 2024
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
Makes fishing fun
Jim has been a captain for a long time but still enjoys it and brings good energy. Very knowledgeable. Took my son under his wing to teach him a lot about fishing, which my son and I both appreciated. A good guy.
Jim has been a captain for a long time but still enjoys it and brings good energy. Very knowledgeable. Took my son under his...
May 21, 2025
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
May fishing trip
Dec 4, 2024
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
Fishing with Jim
Jun 21, 2024
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
Father-Daughter
Went out to the 10,000 islands with Captain Jim on a Father-Daughter fishing trip. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Right away got us on the fish and improving our fishing techniques. Jim is extremely knowledgeable In the area, can’t wait to book with him again to go after Monster Snook! Afterwards took the fish to the Snook Inn and had some amazing fish tacos (4).
Went out to the 10,000 islands with Captain Jim on a Father-Daughter fishing trip. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Right away...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
+83Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Jim is the bomb!
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) on March 25, 2025
Captain Jim worked his tail off to put us on the fish. He has a great personality for the job. We had a ball and will be booking him again. I would highly recommend him for a great fishing experience!!!
Captain Jim worked his tail off to put us on the fish. He has a great personality for the job. We had a ball and will be booking him again. I would highly recommend him for a great fishing experience!!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Makes fishing fun
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on November 27, 2024
Jim has been a captain for a long time but still enjoys it and brings good energy. Very knowledgeable. Took my son under his wing to teach him a lot about fishing, which my son and I both appreciated. A good guy.
Jim has been a captain for a long time but still enjoys it and brings good energy. Very knowledgeable. Took my son under his wing to teach him a lot about fishing, which my son and I both appreciated. A good guy.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
May fishing trip
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on May 21, 2025
Experience:
Boat
Crew
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Fishing with Jim
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on December 4, 2024
Experience:
Boat
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Father-Daughter
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on June 21, 2024
Went out to the 10,000 islands with Captain Jim on a Father-Daughter fishing trip. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Right away got us on the fish and improving our fishing techniques. Jim is extremely knowledgeable In the area, can’t wait to book with him again to go after Monster Snook! Afterwards took the fish to the Snook Inn and had some amazing fish tacos (4).
Went out to the 10,000 islands with Captain Jim on a Father-Daughter fishing trip. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun. Right away got us on the fish and improving our fishing techniques. Jim is extremely knowledgeable In the area, can’t wait to book with him again to go after Monster Snook! Afterwards took the fish to the Snook Inn and had some amazing fish tacos (4).
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