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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My Charter Listings

Blind Date Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(88 reviews)
Fort Myers
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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

Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Aug 18, 2025 Fort Myers
Season open September 1, 2025. These fish are one of the toughest fighting, and make for a great fresh fish dinner. Spots are limited as season is only two weeks this year. Book your spot today!
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Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Aug 17, 2025 Fort Myers
Season open September 1, 2025. These fish are one of the toughest fighting, and make for a great fresh fish dinner. Spots are limited as season is only two weeks this year. Book your spot today!
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Black Grouper!
Black Grouper!
Aug 12, 2025 Fort Myers
Big fish, big smiles! ?? Landed this monster black grouper out on the Gulf today โ€” what a fight! #BlackGrouper #OffshoreFishing #BigCatchVibes Cape Coral fishing charters
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Hooked up!
Hooked up!
Jul 6, 2025 Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers
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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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
Photos & videos by reviewers (87)
Awesome time with Capt. Tom. 10\/10 recommend.
Great trip!
Great trip!
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Good experience
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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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John Z.
Englewood, CO
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Crushing it on full day trip with Captain Tom

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip on March 15, 2021
Blind Date Charters and Captain Tom are the real deal!ย  State of the art boat/equipment and knowledge of where the fish are.ย ...
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Cecilia L.
Excellent
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Great captain

VERIFIED   6 hour offshore on May 25, 2024
This is the boat and crew you want
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Cameron C.
Excellent
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Fishing with Tom

VERIFIED   9 Hour Offshore - BIG FISH on February 2, 2024
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Kirk V.
Perrysburg, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day fishing with Capt Tom

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 17, 2022
Capt Tom and his First Mate Ryan did a great job.ย  My wife and I took her 86 year old father with us.ย  Ryan was basically...
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Richard F.
Tully, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip with Captain Tom and Ryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on January 2, 2022
Just an unbelievable experience. Tom gets you on Fish fast. Have to be very selective which Grouper to keep because you catch...
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