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
(130 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 130 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
116
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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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Jennifer H.
Fairport, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on September 11, 2021
I booked this as a bday gift for my husband. We were joined by his brother and father. Captain Jim let us know before the trip...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   August 17, 2024
The charter operation canceled 1 days after the trip date.
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Amy M.
Muncy, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 7, 2022
Great experience!ย  Captain and First Mate did a great job.ย  We started off with 2 Brown first thing in the morning.ย ...
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Jim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 16, 2024
We had a great time with Captain and first mate. Caught a bunch of Salmon.
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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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