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James Goodman
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James Goodman

Fort Myers Beach, United States
10+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

Showing 1 – 5 of 16 reviews
  • Todd Goodman
    Todd Goodman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Delaware, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    8 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    Captain James did a fantastic job. We caught more fish than we could count. Kept just enough to eat for dinner. Look forward to fishing with him again.

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Titus Reed
    Titus Reed
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    January fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults
    Response from Captain

    thanks

  • Matt Schlosser
    Matt Schlosser
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2019
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great day for my daughter and I!

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Captain James was very knowledgeable of the area and accommodating on our trip! In the morning the bite was a little slow but Captain James was persistent with finding where the fish were and providing us with an amazing day! We caught Snook, Jack Crevalle, Sea Trout and Redfish. Although my daughter out fished me, I still lost the “big one” towards the end of our day as he took line off the reel and broke free. We will definitely book you again the next time we’re in the area! Thanks Captain James!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Redfish
    Snook
    Speckled Trout
  • Igor Peychev
    Igor Peychev
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour fishing trip.

    8 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    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 fish right away and kept us on it all day. He was knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely go fishing with him again. Thanks Captain James!

    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
  • Steven Keith
    Steven Keith
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great Day on the Water

    6 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    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 they weren’t. Captain worked hard and gave extra time off the clock. Boat was a little small but the experience was great and captain was very friendly. You can’t go wrong with this charter.

What's biting with Goodman Charters in Fort Myers Beach

October is a transitional month that sees changes in water temperatures and fish behavior. Don't miss the amazing Redfish bite and check out the nearshore waters for Cobia as they migrate south for the winter.

Top catches for October