Captain
James Goodman

Member since July 2023 Fort Myers, United States
Background
Meet Captain James, whose love for fishing and the oceans runs deep. Southwest Florida has been his playground since he could walk, and he picked up a fishing rod as soon as he could. He has a Marine Science degree from FGCU, and he's dedicated to understanding and protecting our precious waterways. Capt. James is driven by a desire to share the wonders of this unique area with others. He's also an experienced photographer, so you'll have amazing photos with your catch!

Hey, I'm Captain James Goodman

Fort Myers, United States
Background
Meet Captain James, whose love for fishing and the oceans runs deep. Southwest Florida has been his playground since he could walk, and he picked up a fishing rod as soon as he could. He has a Marine Science degree from FGCU, and he's dedicated to understanding and protecting our precious waterways. Capt. James is driven by a desire to share the wonders of this unique area with others. He's also an experienced photographer, so you'll have amazing photos with your catch!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
Fort Myers
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (5)
8 hour fishing trip.
8 hour fishing trip.
8 hour fishing trip.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Brady T.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  June 29, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Igor P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour fishing trip.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 26, 2025
Look no further, book a trip with captain James! My son and I had an amazing day on the water. Captain James put us on the...
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Steven K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 1, 2025
There’s no such thing as a bad day fishing… captain worked hard to put us on fish and he did. The fish have to bite and...
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Matt S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great day for my daughter and I!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 31, 2024
Captain James was very knowledgeable of the area and accommodating on our trip! In the morning the bite was a little slow but...
Matt S. recommends Goodman Charters
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Wayne S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain! Great day fishing 🎣

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 12, 2024
Captain James knows his stuff. First time fishing in the US and you never know what to expect, but James was exceptional...
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