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!
Anglers Choice
211
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Big Tex Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(211 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Heather H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on March 22, 2025
We had a great time!! He was awesome! Very helpful and a lot of fun!
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Cindy G.
Excellent
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Awesome view

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on October 29, 2024
Captain very nice and knowledgeable. Fish were hard to come buy. Moved and came back to where we were marking fish and caught...
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Bequietwillie R. Y.
Excellent
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A great captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on October 10, 2024
Capt John was a great host and teacher. I loved his communication with me up to my trip. He made me feel very relaxed and felt...
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Whitney W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip and crew around

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty on September 1, 2024
We had so much fun! The captain and first mate were so nice and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Big Tex fishing...
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Jessica C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on May 5, 2025
One of the best fishing trips ever.
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