Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands

Let Captain Jim Fortman guide you through the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands, where you will experience the best of Florida fishing complemented by exquisite wildlife and scenery.

Step aboard a brand new 24’ Sea Born 2020. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. Simple and sleek, you will maneuver gracefully through the backwaters while aboard this boat. Up to 4 passengers can fish comfortably aboard this boat and even 3 of them can fish on the front platform. Moreover, this area is a real photographers’ delight, so this is a perfect charter to document Florida fishing experience.

Launching from the Port of the Islands Resort and Marina, you will fish the backwaters for some of Florida’s most iconic species. Using a variety of techniques, you can target specimens such as Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Flounder, and Tarpon when the season allows. 

Captain Jim Fortman provides a Florida fishing license and all the gear you need. Children age four and above are welcome. You may keep your catch and store it in the onboard ice box, and Capt. Jim will clean and fillet it for you.

Join Captain Jim Fortman on the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands and experience Florida fishing like never before!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day First Responders (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Mar 31
    US $450
    This is a First Responder discount for the afternoon trip, first responders include military, police, firefighters, and all frontline healthcare professionals. Must present valid identification.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Oct 1 - Mar 31
    US $500
    This is an afternoon guided trip through the saltwater marshes of the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands. Using artificial lures, live shrimp, and other caught bait. You will be targeting Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Seatrout, Tarpon, Sharks, and other game fish.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day First Responders (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $525
    This is a First Responder discount for the half day morning trip, first responders include Military, Police, Firefighters, and EMS. Must present valid identification.
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM)
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    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $550
    This is a morning guided trip through the saltwater marshes of the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands. Using artificial lures, live shrimp, and other caught bait. You will be targeting Snook, Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Seatrout, Tarpon, Sharks, and other game fish.
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $700
    This is 7 hour trip starting at 7 a.m. This trip allows the anglers to target Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled Seatrout, Black Drum, Sharks, and other game fish in 2 different tides. Anglers will be using artificial lures and various live baits that will be netted.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip – Backwater Fishing
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    9 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $900
    This is a 9 hour trip starting at 7 a.m. This trip allows the anglers to target Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Speckled Seatrout, Black Drum, Sharks, and other game fish in 2 different tides. Anglers will be using artificial lures and various live baits that will be netted.
Hay 6 personas mirando este charter.

FAQs about Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands

Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day First Responders (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group - Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group - Half Day First Responders (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Backwater Fishing (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Full Day Trip – Backwater Fishing (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Motor de troleo inalámbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca Multiple Coolers Fish Box and Refreshments Box

Trips booked with Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo (Custom Fishing Gear)
  • Carnada Viva (Shrimp, Mullet, and Ladyfish)
  • Señuelos (All types upon customer request)
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (Zip lock bags and ice included )
  • Bebidas (Water)
  • Licencia de Pesca (for up to 4 people state license )

Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en Río
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
  • Pesca Backcountry

Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero (Spinning)
  • Equipo Pesado (Tarpon and Shark)
  • Spinning (Lite Tackle)
  • Jigging (Bucktails and other artificial lures )
  • Popping (Top Water Lures)
  • Pesca con Mosca (Recommend 7 to 9 wt )

Top targeted fish species with Captain Jim Fortman – Ten Thousand Islands include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Sobre el Captain

Jim Fortman
Nápoles, Florida, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
Identificación y licencia verificadas
139 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 1 hora
Miembro desde Julio 2017
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.

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Especificaciones del barco

Sea Born (Bay boat) construido en 2020. Impulsado por 250HP Yamaha motor, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 45 nudos.

Longitud
24 ft
Capacidad
3 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Río
Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
Pesca Backcountry

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Spinning
Equipo Pesado
Tarpon and Shark
Spinning
Lite Tackle
Jigging
Bucktails and other artificial lures
Popping
Top Water Lures
Pesca con Mosca
Recommend 7 to 9 wt

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Motor de troleo inalámbrico
Nevera para la pesca
Multiple Coolers Fish Box and Refreshments Box

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Custom Fishing Gear
Carnada Viva
Shrimp, Mullet, and Ladyfish
Señuelos
All types upon customer request
Limpieza y Fileteado
Zip lock bags and ice included
Bebidas
Water
Licencia de Pesca
for up to 4 people state license

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 3 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Age 4 and up
Te quedas con la pesca
to state and federal laws
Se permite captura y liberación
sugested

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.8 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 124 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fotos de clientes (83)
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Calificación del pescador
107
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
97%
Capitán amigable
99%
Recomienda este charter
96%
Apto para niños
94%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
Atrapé lo que quería
91%
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Magnificent fish

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on Marzo 20, 2024
An hour into the fishing trip, I hooked a huge tarpon! Captain Jim was by my side the whole time, providing help and guidance,...
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Brian B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
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5.0 / 5
Barco
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5.0 / 5
Tripulación
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Fun day on the water

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day – Backwater Fishing (PM) on Marzo 1, 2024
Jim was outstanding and was able to explain how to catch and land fish for our group of first timers. We’ll be back!!
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Ave Maria, FL
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

5-Hour Trip with Captain Jim

VERIFICADO   Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on Julio 4, 2023
Took my wife and grandson fishing.  The tide was unfavorable so the bite wasn’t as strong as it could have been, but Captain...
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Charles G.
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great times!

VERIFICADO   Half Day First Responders (AM) on Enero 22, 2024
Captain will put you on the fish and tell you exactly what to do to catch them. Had an amazing time and caught multiple fish...
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Grant M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
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5.0 / 5
En general

Ready for all skill levels

VERIFICADO   Half Day – Backwater Fishing (AM) on Octubre 9, 2023
Captain Jim was ready for all skill levels! While we didn’t get a big fish, we were definitely in the right spot for the...
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