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Captain Jim Fortman

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Newport Drive
Naples FL, United States

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 22’ Carolina skiff, originally built in 2006 and restored in 2016. Powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots. Simple and sleek, you will maneuver gracefully through the backwaters while aboard this boat. Avid photographers will enjoy taking advantage of the boat’s sizable forward bow platform which is perfect for tripod photography.

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. There is room on board for three passengers, and 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!

  • Fishing License Included
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Backwater Fishing
      FREE Cancelation 3 days notice
    8 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $800
    up to 3 persons
    Come spend the day experiencing some of Florida's best fishing! Common catches include Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, Shark, Trout, and Tarpon. A Florida fishing license and all gear are provided. This trip is a minimum of seven hours, and the starting time is flexible depending on the tide.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Backwater Fishing
    In demand!
      FREE Cancelation 3 days notice
    7 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $550
    up to 3 persons
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Backwater Fishing
    In demand!
      FREE Cancelation 3 days notice
    5 hours trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $400
    up to 3 persons
    Come fish the backwater for Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, Shark, and Tarpon. A fishing license and gear are provided. Starting time is flexible depending on the tide.
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About this listing

Targeted Species

Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)

Snapper (Mangrove)
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spotted Seatrout

Tarpon
Tripletail

Boat Specs

Carolina (Skiff) originally built in 2006, and restored in 2016. Powered by a 115HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of Fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
GPS
Life Jackets
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License Included

Policies

FREE Cancelation
You can cancel or reschedule your booking up to 3 days before the trip. If the captain cannot run the trip due to unsafe weather conditions, your booking can be moved to another date or canceled free of charge.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

About the Captain

Jim Fortman
Naples, Florida, United States
Member since July 2017
Angler's Choice
20
Reviews
4
Reports
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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.
Response time: within an hour
Response rate: 100%

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Customer Reviews

Rating Summary
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4.50
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
93%
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Brayden K.
Airville, PA
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If you’re looking for a captain that’s helpful, knowledgeable, and out there for the big ones, Jim is the guy to go to....
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Dirk R.
Miami, FL
 5.00
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Great Half-Day Trip with Captain Jim Fortman

VERIFIED   December 28, 2018
We had a wonderful and fun fishing trip with Captain Jim. Jim is a really knowledgeable, passionate and friendly fishing guide...
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David A.
Orlando, Florida
 5.00
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Florida backwater fishing w/ Capt Jim Fortman

VERIFIED   January 19, 2019
We had a great time fishing. Came down from Baltimore MD with no fish experience with tropical waters. Capt Jim put us on the...
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Kleber L.
Miami Beach, Florida
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VERIFIED   January 9, 2019
Great morning fishing with Captain Mike and my sons. Captain has a incredible knowledge of the area and we had o lot of fun...
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Randy J.
Riverwoods, IL
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Half Day with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   December 29, 2018
Lot of fun catching different fish and seeing the Everglades. Captain Jim has tons of experience and was great helping my two...
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