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
(211 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 Last booking: 5 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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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GEORGE G.
Excellent
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Excellent
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A lot of fun and good fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on March 29, 2025
Had a blast this morning
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Scott H.
Excellent
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Family fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on November 1, 2024
The captain was top notch, all of us were able to land big reds. I would recommend Big Tex to everyone that wants a good time...
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Ronnie S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Great time with a Great Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on October 23, 2024
Overall Great experience. Captain John was knowledgeable and fun to fish with. We caught some really good fish, but Captain...
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Brent P.
Excellent
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Great dudes and good fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on September 7, 2024
Captain and crew found us all different species of fish. Total of 9 different fish were caught. They also were very nice and...
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Jeff L.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 11, 2025
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