Captain
Tom Katz

Member since July 2019 Fort Myers, United States
Background
Captain Tom has been fishing the Gulf waters of Florida his whole life. His dream came true when he became a charter captain and started showing others the beauty that Southwest Florida offers. For him, watching people reel in fish, relaxing on the boat, and creating memories that will last a lifetime is the best part of his job!
Techniques
Florida offers a very unique fishery year-round. From the backwaters to the offshore wrecks, the temperature of the Gulf waters dictates how you get the fish in the boat. Deep dropping, trolling, utilizing light tackle, poppers, and many more rigs are used all year long.

Hey, I'm Captain Tom Katz

Fort Myers, United States
Background
Captain Tom has been fishing the Gulf waters of Florida his whole life. His dream came true when he became a charter captain and started showing others the beauty that Southwest Florida offers. For him, watching people reel in fish, relaxing on the boat, and creating memories that will last a lifetime is the best part of his job!
Techniques
Florida offers a very unique fishery year-round. From the backwaters to the offshore wrecks, the temperature of the Gulf waters dictates how you get the fish in the boat. Deep dropping, trolling, utilizing light tackle, poppers, and many more rigs are used all year long.
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Our Team
Tom K.
Captain
Chelsey K.
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My Charter Listings

Blind Date Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(95 reviews)
Fort Myers
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,000

Blind Date Charters โ€“ Naples

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Naples
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Trips from US $1,800

Fishing Reports

Offshore fishing Fort Myers Florida
Offshore fishing Fort Myers Florida
May 26, 2026 Fort Myers
We headed offshore in search of Snapper and Grouper. Bottom fishing for keeper sized fish to take home for dinner. We ended up with a mixed box of Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper and Red Grouper.
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Red Snapper!
Red Snapper!
May 25, 2026 Fort Myers
Red Snapper season 2026 begins in just a few days, get offshore today!
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Red Snapper 2026
Red Snapper 2026
May 21, 2026 Fort Myers
Offshore fishing for BIG Snapper! Mangrove, Red Snapper & more. Summer time is finally here, let's go fishing!
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Red Grouper Fishing!
Red Grouper Fishing!
Apr 12, 2026 Fort Myers
Offshore fishing is heating up. Bottom fishing for Grouper!
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Red Snapper Season 2026
Red Snapper Season 2026
Apr 4, 2026 Naples
Opens June 1, 2026! Bottom fishing in the Gulf for Red Snapper.
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Fishing Fort Myers!
Fishing Fort Myers!
Mar 30, 2026 Fort Myers
Ready to make some memories on the water? ?โ˜€๏ธ If youโ€™ve been thinking about getting offshore and chasing fish, nowโ€™s the time to book your trip! Whether youโ€™re looking for a fun family adventure, a serious day of fishing, or just want to enjoy the beautiful waters off Fort Myers and Cape Coral, weโ€™ve got you covered. We welcome all experience levelsโ€”from first-timers to seasoned anglersโ€”and work hard to make every trip exciting, safe, and unforgettable. โœ… Family-friendly trips โœ… Great for beginners and experienced fishermen โœ… Beautiful offshore experience โœ… A fun day youโ€™ll be talking about long after youโ€™re back at the dock Spots fill fast, so send us a message today to get your trip on the calendar! ? Message now to book your charter
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 100 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
May fishing trip
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Fish On!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Paul K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  June 7, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ted H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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FANTASTIC experience!!

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on March 27, 2026
The booking, communication and fishing experience with Captain Tom was first rate. We were on the fish right away and hauled...
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Thomas B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip and great Captain and staff.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Offshore on June 17, 2026
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Meghan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish On!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Offshore on February 13, 2026
Captain Tom put us on fish all day ! His immaculate boat and new tackle were A+! We will be back to fish on the Blind Date...
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Gerald L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Tom was awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 27, 2026
we caught snapper, blue runners, a few small groupers, sherpheads, and a few pork fish.
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