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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Blind Date Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(95 reviews)
Fort Myers
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Trips from US $1,000

Blind Date Charters – Naples

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

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
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Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Ted H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Gerald L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Thomas D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 6, 2026
we had a great time witb Captian Tom. Very knowledgable and got us on fish. Highly Recommend booking!
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Jeffrey M.
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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Great afternoon fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 26, 2025
Captain Tom made it an awesome trip. My teenage son and I were focused on catching fish and learning some new tips. We did...
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Paul K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 7, 2026
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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