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
(131 reviews)
Sodus Point
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (101)
Best day of fishing!
Awesome fellas!!!!
Awesome fellas!!!!
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Angler rating
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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
82%
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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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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Ralph M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best day of fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 29, 2025
Captain Jim and his First Mate were great, knowledgeable, very pleasant and helpful, as we had an enjoyable, successful day....
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Michael K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fun!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 22, 2024
Had a fantastic time with Captain James and first mate Jerry. Lake was rough but the captain expertly navigated the 4-5 ft...
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Dennis M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on July 16, 2025
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