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
(208 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 3 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 208 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip with me and my Dad
Great Fishing Trip with me and my Dad
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jasmine S.
Excellent
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John was great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on March 14, 2025
Our fishing trip was great!! John was so nice and friendly and made the trip enjoyable. The boat was clean and the ride was...
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Jacob K.
Excellent
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Fishing with John-Mark

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 29, 2025
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Felipe A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 26, 2025
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JonAlek H.
Excellent
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Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 9, 2025
Met the great Captain John, had a plan set out a nailed it! 100/10 would recommend! My fiancรฉ and I had a bet and Cpt John...
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Mark S.
Excellent
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Shark attack

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 7, 2025
We had a great time with John.ย  he put us on sharks ย  he was a great guy and even towed a stranded boat on the way out....
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