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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Andrew K.
Windham, NH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 22, 2021
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Tim H.
Buffalo, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain jim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 5, 2020
The crew was great, will definitely be re booking next summer.
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Susan L.
Reading, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with captain james

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 1, 2019
1st time booking a fishing charter ! I would definitely book again with captain James ! Very nice and knowledgeable! First...
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Sal L.
Rochester, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5hr fishing trip with Jim and Jerry

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 18, 2019
We had a great day of fishing..Jim did his best to make sure the kids saw as much fishing action by targeting the browns first...
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Victor H.
Syracuse, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day afternoon trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 17, 2019
Great time on the Fishlander with Capt. Jim and first mate Jerry.ย  We boated 4 kings and a rainbow.ย  Captain and crew were...
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