Capt Jim’s H B Charters offers guided catfish charters on the James River out of Hopewell, Virginia, docked at Jordan Point Yacht Haven near the Benjamin Harrison Bridge. Captain Jim runs a 24-foot pontoon boat rig, taking out groups of up to four anglers to chase big blue catfish, with all bait and tackle supplied.
The upper James River is known for producing serious trophy blue catfish, with guests regularly landing multiple fish in the 20-30+ lb range and occasional monsters pushing past 50 lbs during a single trip. Captain Jim knows the river’s tide patterns well, timing trips around moving water to maximize the bite, since fishing typically slows once the tide stops moving on the upper James.
Guest reviews consistently describe Captain Jim as knowledgeable, friendly, and laid-back, with repeat customers praising trips that pack coolers full of meat and deliver memorable personal-best catches. Several guests specifically mention returning season after season for the experience and camaraderie.
For anglers looking to catch trophy blue catfish on the James River near Hopewell, Capt Jim’s H B Charters offers a highly reviewed, locally run guide service aboard a comfortable pontoon rig.
