Captain
Marvis James

Member since May 2023 Nokomis, United States
Background
I'm from Trinidad & Tobago and was raised in Puerto Rico, awakening to the sites of cruise ships, fishing vessels, and crystal-clear beaches, waves crashing onshore, and a brisk salty breeze out my bedroom window. I spent most of my childhood fishing and surfing on the island of Puerto Rico. I love the places my love for the ocean has taken me, and the people I’ve met along the way. I moved to Orlando FL, and got married to my beautiful wife. Two wonderful kids later, the ocean called me, and I wanted to teach and share my passion of navigating & fishing the ocean to my kids and friends. So we find ourselves living in Venice, FL, and haven’t looked back. The saltwater fishery here is truly a gift, there is always something amazing to target in every season! I’ve picked up a variety of tactics and methods throughout the years and worked hard at perfecting my craft. As a Coast Guard Certified Captain, my passion for the ocean and safe boating is strong. It brings me great joy to share my knowledge of fishing with my kids and all who join me on a fishing adventure. Whether we are fishing nearshore for Snooks, Mangroves, and Redfish or shooting offshore 9 miles in search of Snappers and Groupers, every trip is a chance for an adventure. The main objectives of any of my outings are the safety of all my passengers and crew and the pursuit of a memorable day.
Techniques
Nearshore and Offshore Light and Medium tackle Trolling, Deep Drop, Gigs Cut and Live Bait

Hey, I'm Captain Marvis James

Nokomis, United States
Background
I'm from Trinidad & Tobago and was raised in Puerto Rico, awakening to the sites of cruise ships, fishing vessels, and crystal-clear beaches, waves crashing onshore, and a brisk salty breeze out my bedroom window. I spent most of my childhood fishing and surfing on the island of Puerto Rico. I love the places my love for the ocean has taken me, and the people I’ve met along the way. I moved to Orlando FL, and got married to my beautiful wife. Two wonderful kids later, the ocean called me, and I wanted to teach and share my passion of navigating & fishing the ocean to my kids and friends. So we find ourselves living in Venice, FL, and haven’t looked back. The saltwater fishery here is truly a gift, there is always something amazing to target in every season! I’ve picked up a variety of tactics and methods throughout the years and worked hard at perfecting my craft. As a Coast Guard Certified Captain, my passion for the ocean and safe boating is strong. It brings me great joy to share my knowledge of fishing with my kids and all who join me on a fishing adventure. Whether we are fishing nearshore for Snooks, Mangroves, and Redfish or shooting offshore 9 miles in search of Snappers and Groupers, every trip is a chance for an adventure. The main objectives of any of my outings are the safety of all my passengers and crew and the pursuit of a memorable day.
Techniques
Nearshore and Offshore Light and Medium tackle Trolling, Deep Drop, Gigs Cut and Live Bait
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(84 reviews)
Angler's choice
Nokomis
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tammie P.
Excellent
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THE BEST

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 30, 2025
Captain Marvis was simply THE BEST.ย  We had a mix of ages and fishing skill levels, and every single person had a blast.ย ...
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HUGO B.
Excellent
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Excellent experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 29, 2025
Cspitan Marvis was excellent,ย  Our family had a great time fishing ,ย  He knows the perfect spot to catch a lot of fishes,...
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Rick W.
Excellent
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Couldn't have been a better day!

VERIFIED   (PM) Half Day Trip on April 4, 2025
Captain & boat was fantastic, complete with music, fish and professional, friendly captain! To top it off, filleting...
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Kathleen S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Snapper!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on December 27, 2025
Just finished eating it fresh caught snapper! Delicious! thank you Marvis!
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Tyler B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 17, 2025
Captain Marvis was great!! Put us on fish, even in some rough waters.ย  Absolutely recommend booking with him!!
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