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: 16 hours 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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Jeremy T.
Excellent
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on March 11, 2025
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Jeff M.
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Moore boys from nashvegas !!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on December 30, 2024
What an amazing day with my 3 sons and their grandfather. We canโ€™t wait to come back this summer and do it again!!! Thanks...
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Richard L.
Excellent
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Excellent service and Knowledgeable

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on December 28, 2024
If you are looking for an excellent and knowledgeable Captain pick John. Patient with my Grandkids and kind . He explained...
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Debra M.
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Wonder adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on November 21, 2024
Capt John is very personable and can tell you anything you can imagine about fishing, baits, the whole nine yardsโ€ฆfamily...
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Tracy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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WHAT AN AMAZING DAY FISHING W CAPTAIN JOHN & PEDRO

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on September 13, 2024
WE HAD THE BEST DAY FISHING..CAUGHT 5 REDS, 1 BLACK DRUM, STINGRAYS, SAND TROUT, & SOME SMALL CATFISH. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND...
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