Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands
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!
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!
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We arrived and Captain Jim was ready. Not only was the boat a great fishing boat, we really enjoyed one another's company. Not only does Captain Jim know where the fish are, it seems he can think like a fish. "If I were a snook, where would I be?" In one case, one of us hooked a fish that was totally too big for the fisherman and the fish won. We WILL totally do this again, and again, and again, you get the idea. If you haven't tried Captain Jim, I would suggest you book NOW before everybody knows what I know. Darren
My son and I had an awesome fishing trip! Captain Jim was super knowledgeable and put us right on the fish. We caught a ton, including a massive Jack Crevalle and a Black Drum, which were the highlight of the trip. Highly recommended!
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!!!
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).
Captain Jim made sure we both caught fish and taught tip and tricks for the future. It was an amazing time. And he made sure we stayed safe as the weather changed.
FAQs about Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands
- US $450 per group - Half Day First Responders (PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
- US $525 per group - Half Day First Responders (AM) (5 hours)
- US $550 per group - Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing (7 hours)
- US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing - 8:00 AM (7 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Backwater Fishing (9 hours)
- US $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Backwater Fishing - 8:00 AM (9 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box Multiple Coolers Fish Box and Refreshments Box
- Rods, reels & tackle (Custom Fishing Gear)
- Live bait (Shrimp, Mullet, and Ladyfish)
- Lures (All types upon customer request)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Zip lock bags and ice included )
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing license (for up to 4 people state license )
- River fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle (Spinning)
- Heavy tackle (Tarpon and Shark)
- Spinning (Lite Tackle)
- Jigging (Bucktails and other artificial lures )
- Popping (Top Water Lures)
- Fly fishing (Recommend 7 to 9 wt )
- Black Drum
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
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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.
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Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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What’s biting in Naples right now
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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