Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands 

4.8/5 (133 reviews)
 
State licensed
 525 Newport Drive, Naples, FL 34114, United States

Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (133 reviews)
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525 Newport Drive
Naples, FL, United States
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (86)

Father-Daughter
Father-Daughter
Great Day on the Water
+83

Angler rating

116
10
6
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 133 reviews
Showing: 5 of 133 reviews
Krista McCart
Krista McCart
5.0
Verified
We had a great time
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on August 9, 20252 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
0
Mark Psimos
Mark Psimos
5.0
Verified
Captain Jim is the bomb!
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) on March 25, 20252 adults
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!!!
0
Anthony Verbout
Anthony Verbout
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on May 21, 20252 adults
0
Jose Vela
Jose Vela
5.0
Verified
Father-Daughter
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on June 21, 20242 adults
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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Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0
Jeremiah Miller
Jeremiah Miller
SUGARCRK Township, OH
5.0
Verified
3/4 Day Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing on August 12, 20223 adults
Capt. Jim was great. He really knows the water and how to find the fish. His boat and gear are in great shape. His instructions were spot on. We went out with him under less than ideal tide conditions. Man did he get us on the fish. He worked hard, moving from spot to spot as the conditions changed, retying the lines when fish broke them off and making sure we had the right bait in the water for the location. First thing in the morning I hooked up with a 80# tarpon, a first for me that I will never forget. If you have never fought a good size tarpon on light gear, it is fun and a workout. We also caught a nice snook, a redfish, and several sea trout. There were a few snapper, catfish, etc thrown in the mix too. We had a couple sharks on the line for a while, and he got me on a very large snook that broke off my line (my fault, not Capt. Jim's). 100% if you want to catch some very nice fish, go with Capt. Jim. I will be going back out with him the next time I am in town. 5 Star all the way, if you want a great fishing trip Capt. Jim is your man.
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day First Responders (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Mar 31
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Mar 31
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day First Responders (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $525 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Backwater Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 3 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (86)

Father-Daughter
Father-Daughter
Great Day on the Water
+83

Angler rating

116
10
6
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Caught fish

92%

Showing 1 - 5 of 133 reviews
Showing: 5 of 133 reviews
Krista McCart
Krista McCart
5.0
Verified
We had a great time
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on August 9, 20252 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
0
Mark Psimos
Mark Psimos
5.0
Verified
Captain Jim is the bomb!
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) on March 25, 20252 adults
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!!!
0
Anthony Verbout
Anthony Verbout
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on May 21, 20252 adults
0
Jose Vela
Jose Vela
5.0
Verified
Father-Daughter
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on June 21, 20242 adults
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).
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
0
Jeremiah Miller
Jeremiah Miller
SUGARCRK Township, OH
5.0
Verified
3/4 Day Fishing Trip
3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing on August 12, 20223 adults
Capt. Jim was great. He really knows the water and how to find the fish. His boat and gear are in great shape. His instructions were spot on. We went out with him under less than ideal tide conditions. Man did he get us on the fish. He worked hard, moving from spot to spot as the conditions changed, retying the lines when fish broke them off and making sure we had the right bait in the water for the location. First thing in the morning I hooked up with a 80# tarpon, a first for me that I will never forget. If you have never fought a good size tarpon on light gear, it is fun and a workout. We also caught a nice snook, a redfish, and several sea trout. There were a few snapper, catfish, etc thrown in the mix too. We had a couple sharks on the line for a while, and he got me on a very large snook that broke off my line (my fault, not Capt. Jim's). 100% if you want to catch some very nice fish, go with Capt. Jim. I will be going back out with him the next time I am in town. 5 Star all the way, if you want a great fishing trip Capt. Jim is your man.
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FAQs about Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Sea Born
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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