Captain
Tom Katz

Member since July 2019 Cape Coral, 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

Cape Coral, 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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My Charter Listings

Blind Date Charters โ€“ Cape Coral & Fort Myers

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(88 reviews)
Cape Coral
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Trips from US $1,000

Blind Date Charters โ€“ Naples

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

Fishing Reports

Hooked up!
Hooked up!
Jul 6, 2025 Cape Coral
Offshore fishing off the coast of Cape Coral, FL is heating up. Red Grouper, American Red Snapper & more!
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Grouper Fishing
Grouper Fishing
Jul 1, 2025 Cape Coral
While fishing for Snapper we generally have a bi-catch of grouper. This particular fish is catch and release until September. Gag Grouper are a tough fun fighting fish and delicious table fare.
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Grouper, Snapper & more!
Grouper, Snapper & more!
Jun 28, 2025 Cape Coral
June in Naples brings hot temperatures and scattered thunderstorms. Despite the heat, fishing remains productive, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Water clarity is excellent, providing ideal conditions for sight fishing. Permit: Large schools of Permit are active offshore, offering excellent opportunities for anglers. โ€ข Cobia: A few Cobia have been spotted offshore, often encountered while targeting Permit. โ€ข Grouper & Snapper: Offshore wrecks are producing Grouper and Mangrove Snappers, providing both sport and table fare.
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Summer 2025 Blind Date Charters
Summer 2025 Blind Date Charters
Jun 27, 2025 Cape Coral
Blind Date Charters Your Offshore Adventure Awaits! We caught this XL Red Snapper on a full day offshore charter! Fort Myers โ€ข Cape Coral โ€ข Sanibel Ready to reel in the adventure of a lifetime? Whether youโ€™re chasing trophy grouper, snapper, or the thrill of pelagic giants like tuna and mahi, Blind Date Charters delivers unforgettable offshore fishing experiences. โœ… Private Offshore Fishing Trips โœ… Family-Friendly & Expert Anglers Welcome โœ… Top-of-the-Line Gear & Tackle โœ… Experienced Local Captain From calm nearshore runs to deep-sea hunts, every trip is tailored to YOU. No guessing gamesโ€”just great fishing, great company, and memories that last a lifetime. Book Your Blind Date With the Ocean Today!
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Grouper for dinner!
Grouper for dinner!
May 17, 2025 Cape Coral
Blind Date Charters is known for big fish and a good time and that is exactly what we reeled in on this trip. Red Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper & and memories to last a lifetime out on the water.
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XL Cubera Snapper
XL Cubera Snapper
May 14, 2025 Cape Coral
Ready for the ultimate offshore adventure? Reel in the big ones with Blind Date Chartersโ€”where the fish are wild, and the stories are even better. Book your trip today!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome time with Capt. Tom. 10\/10 recommend.
Great trip!
Great trip!
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Gavin S.
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Awesome time with Capt. Tom. 10/10 recommend.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 hour offshore on July 7, 2025
Capt Tom took us on an offshore trip, put us right on some fish and we had a great time. Very personable guy, which made the...
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Chris K.
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Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 7, 2025
Bought this fishing trip for my sonโ€™s graduation and we had a great time. Wind was wiping but Capt. Tom still found us areas...
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Teri S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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So much fun, even for a novice!

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on June 24, 2025
Please do yourself a favor and book now! This company caters to the customer. They seriously go out of thier way to make sure...
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Michael H.
Excellent
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on May 17, 2025
Captain did great and gave 110% to get us on the fish! Great customer service! Will definitely book again and recommend to...
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Full day trip!

9 Hour Offshore - BIG FISH on December 2, 2024
Big fish is what we wanted and big fish is what Captian Tom delivered! Had a blast reeling in fish and spending the day aboard...
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