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
(72 reviews)
Angler's choice
Nokomis
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (110)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Garry H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain will book again with him

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 19, 2024
The captain was friendly, polite and out going with lots of knowledge about fishing and about the fish we caught. We...
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Fred H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 22, 2025
Marvis, Our captain, was very professional and well prepared. We immediately started catching fish at our first stop on the...
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Beverly M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Marvis

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 21, 2025
Captain Marvis was wonderful!! He was friendly,knowledgeable and professional. He was patient and kind with the children and...
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Mitch D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day out on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 2, 2025
Marvis was a great captain with a great boat! He is very knowledgeable and helped us catch lots of fish and many different...
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Dan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Marvis is great and put us on fish right away.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 29, 2025
Highly recommend. Took the family out and Marvis was very accommodating and did a great job with our skill level and showed...
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