Captain
John-Mark Fortner

Member since August 2023 Galveston, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was about 14 years old and after that first fishing trip, you couldn't keep me from the water. I have a passion for nature and all the creatures in it. I always get asked about catches that I have had and I enjoy talking about them but the ones that stick out to me the most are the ones that I've given to others. I love watching the pure joy someone gets from catching a giant.
Techniques
I enjoy many different styles of fishing, but I love using the big rods and fishing the bottom when I have customers. When that rod is in the rod holder and you are waiting on the fish to bite, there is something about hearing that drag screaming and seeing faces light up with excitement when the fish starts taking line!

Hey, I'm Captain John-Mark Fortner

Galveston, United States
Background
I started fishing when I was about 14 years old and after that first fishing trip, you couldn't keep me from the water. I have a passion for nature and all the creatures in it. I always get asked about catches that I have had and I enjoy talking about them but the ones that stick out to me the most are the ones that I've given to others. I love watching the pure joy someone gets from catching a giant.
Techniques
I enjoy many different styles of fishing, but I love using the big rods and fishing the bottom when I have customers. When that rod is in the rod holder and you are waiting on the fish to bite, there is something about hearing that drag screaming and seeing faces light up with excitement when the fish starts taking line!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(213 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 213 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Moose B.
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Outstanding trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on September 6, 2025
awesome captain put us on the fish Captain John definitely knows what heโ€™s doing. Highly recommend for anyone to go check...
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Taylor C.
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This was the best captain Iโ€™ve ever chartered with!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on August 16, 2025
He went above and beyond for our experience! Would definitely recommend for anyone going their first time!
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Roland C.
Excellent
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on August 15, 2025
Captain John was a great guide, patient, and informative. Recommend him 100%. Will be back to fish with him again.
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Chris C.
Excellent
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Amazing time delicious shark meat

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 12, 2025
Had an incredible time with Captin John extremely professional we limited it out on black tips caught several more fish and...
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Larry A.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 21, 2025
Had a great time Monday morning Asher caught a shark first line in the water. Caught three more not keepers . Capt. John of...
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