Captain
James Van Hooft

Member since June 2017 Sodus Point, United States
Background
Captain James started working as a first mate, then took business over in 2000. Ever since, he has been running fishing charters. Most of people who come fishing with him are satisfied returning customers. The biggest enjoyment he gets out of his work is watching people catch fish and have a good time.
Techniques
Primarily trolling. Shoreline in the spring and offshore during the summer months.

Hey, I'm Captain James Van Hooft

Sodus Point, United States
Background
Captain James started working as a first mate, then took business over in 2000. Ever since, he has been running fishing charters. Most of people who come fishing with him are satisfied returning customers. The biggest enjoyment he gets out of his work is watching people catch fish and have a good time.
Techniques
Primarily trolling. Shoreline in the spring and offshore during the summer months.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(118 reviews)
Sodus Point
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trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
Morning trip with Jim and Cody
Morning trip with Jim and Cody
Fishing with James
+89
Angler rating
105
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
80%
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Christian C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Morning Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2023
Captain Jim and first mate Jerry were excellent.ย  It was obvious that they had many years experience out on Lake Ontario.ย ...
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Charles R.
GUILDRLND CTR, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour brown trout trip.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ April Special -10% on April 14, 2023
Another good day fishing with Capt. Jim.Mate today was Wyatt who is also a charter boat captain.The captains mate for each...
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Nicholas L.
Southington, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with James

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 17, 2023
Captain Jim and his first mate Cody were amazing. Jim is honest and great as they come. He told me it was a rough week leading...
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Michelle B.
Homosassa Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 30, 2023
We did this charter to celebrate our anniversary and it didnโ€™t disappoint!ย  Captain Jim knew his stuff and got us on the...
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Louis C.
Deer Park, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family and friends fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 23, 2023
Just to start you could ask for better conditions for a fishing trip The captain was knowledgeable and experienced First lake...
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