Captain
Jim Fortman

Member since July 2017 Naples, United States
Background
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
Techniques
Light tackle, spinning gear, live and artificial bait, fly fishing, back country, mangrove forest, sight fishing,

Hey, I'm Captain Jim Fortman

Naples, United States
Background
Capt. Jim Fortman is a Florida native who has been fishing the waters of South Florida for 40 years. Capt. Jim is also a knowledgeable guide, having studied Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Horticultural Science, and Agricultural Science at Broward Community College and Florida Atlantic University. Bringing friends and soon-to-be friends fishing and teaching them about the marine environment is his passion. Capt. Jim has also been designing and building custom fishing rods and jigs for over 25 years.
Techniques
Light tackle, spinning gear, live and artificial bait, fly fishing, back country, mangrove forest, sight fishing,
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Captain Jim Fortman โ€“ Ten Thousand Islands

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(133 reviews)
Naples
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Trips from US $450

Fishing Reports

Red October!
Red October!
Oct 28, 2018 Naples
October has been phenomenal in the Ten Thousand Islands, Naples, FL. The fish have been plentiful and the dinners have been even better. Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, Tarpon, Tripletail, Sea Trout, and Shark have been moving in to the area in quite the numbers. Clients have had a blast tackling these fish.
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No Red Tide in The Ten Thousand Islands
No Red Tide in The Ten Thousand Islands
Aug 3, 2018 Naples
July was a phenomenal month for Snook, Trout, Black Drum, and even Flounder. We have been releasing many slot sized Snook and above. Big Black Drum have been released and invited to the table. The Trout bite is still on fire, and weโ€™ve caught a couple of quality Flounder. Other species are still hanging around. Juvenile Tarpon still litter the canals and river mouths, as well as juvenile Red Fish. We expect conditions to remain the same throughout the month of August. There is no Red Tide or Green Algae in our water. Everything is healthy for the table and quality of life. Tight Lines, Captain Jim Fortman
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Fintastic Fishing in the Ten Thousand Is
Fintastic Fishing in the Ten Thousand Is
Jul 4, 2018 Naples
The summer bite is hot in the Ten Thousand Islands. It has not been affected by by the Red Tide or Algae Bloom to our north. Fishing has been great! Many fish coming over the rails, including 35 inch Black Drum, 35 inch Snook, 18 inch Flounder, Shark, Redfish, large Jacks, and all the Trout you can take home.
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First Two Weeks of July
First Two Weeks of July
Jul 16, 2017 Naples
I was able to get back out on the water for some backcountry fishing. Snook and Redfish are still in abundance on the points and deep shorelines. Trout are hanging out on the outside, but not as much on the inside. My favorite species to catch on light tackle showed back up...The Black Drum is a great dinner fare and one of my favorites to eat. They can be found in the same areas as the Snook and Redfish. Tarpon and Shark are still making appearances in the backwater bays and flats. I know of one lucky tarpon that I stalked for at least an hour, on a mudflat. He was interested, but not hungry. We watched him gorge himself on the fry.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Michael M.
Colorado Springs, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) on July 27, 2023
We had a wonderful time with Captain Jim. We learned a lot, we saw a lot of wildlife and most of all we caught a bunch of fish.ย ...
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Jason V.
Bonita Springs, Florida
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Fish with Cptn Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) on December 28, 2022
We had a great morning with Jim. It was cool and the fish were waiting to warm up but Jim was positive and provide banter for...
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Heather R.
Danburg, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Jum

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) on January 16, 2023
We went out mid morning due to cooler temperatures.ย  Captain Jim not only found the fish , but gave extensive information...
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Shelley B.
North Huntingdon, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishin' with Captain Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Backwater Fishing (AM) on April 7, 2023
Great day in the 10,000 Islands.ย  Captain Jim is very knowledgeable of the area and where to find the fish.ย  Even gave awesome...
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Paul C.
Miami, FL
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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3/4 day backwater trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Backwater Fishing on August 17, 2022
My wife, my brother-in-law and I had a very nice day fishing with Captain Jim.ย  Heโ€™s very familiar with the areas we fished...
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