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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
Aug 9, 2025
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
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.
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...
Mar 25, 2025
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM)
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)
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)
Dec 4, 2024
Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (86)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
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Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on August 9, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
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!!!
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Boat
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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
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Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on May 21, 2025
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Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on December 4, 2024