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
(135 reviews)
Sodus Point
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
Fishing vs. Catching
Best day of fishing!
Awesome fellas!!!!
+99
Angler rating
120
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
81%
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Kim H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing vs. Catching

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 13, 2025
Our trip unfortunately followed a windy morning, so while we didnโ€™t catch a boatload like previous trips, we still had fun....
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Mark T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 7, 2024
We landed multiple personal best salmon and trout, had a blast, and the captain and crew were very informative. You can tell...
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Thomas R. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025
Our charter trip was a great experience. We didnโ€™t boat any fish but the Captain and crew tried their best to get the fish...
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Terry L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish Landers.

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 7, 2025
Captain James and first Mate Cody were great. My family and I had a good time . Enjoyed meeting them both. It was an added...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Brown Trout

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 19, 2025
The fishing was slow and the weather was less than ideal but we still had an amazing time.ย  The Captain and his first mate...
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