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
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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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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Scott C.
Evans, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain James

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 25, 2022
Captain James was wonderful and very knowledgeable about the conditions and fish. We have a rough day out on the water and...
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Kim H.
Williamson, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hr trip with Capt Jim Vanhooft and first mate Jerry

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 10, 2021
Wonderful time again with Capt Jim! He never fails to see you have a good time if you are catching fish or notโ€ฆwe were. We...
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Luke A.
Cleves, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Jim and Jerry

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 8, 2021
We had a great time! Jim and Jerry are super knowledgeable about fishing the lake and the entire area, their equipment is in...
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Damon B.
Candor, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain jim

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 31, 2021
Great trip about the 4th time out with captain Jim we pick his boat everytime because we love how great of a captain he is...
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Nozomi P.
Johnstown, 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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Family Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 12, 2020
We booked the 5 hour trip from 3-8 PM and really wished we got the 8 hour one! Captain James and First Mate Jerry made the...
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