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
 4 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
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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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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Daniel S.
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PERFECT FISHING TRIP!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on May 30, 2025
John was the consummate professional with an exceptional personal touch. My son and I wanted to get out on the water and catch...
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Douglas G.
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Great day out with Captain John!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on March 25, 2025
My wife, two adult sons, and I went out of Galveston for the first time and Iโ€™m so glad we went with Captain John. It...
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Jonathan P.
Excellent
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Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on June 11, 2025
My family and I had been on multiple fishing outings in the Galveston area and had caught one โ€œkeeperโ€.ย  After many disappointing...
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Joey A.
Excellent
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Fantastic captain, fantastic trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on March 17, 2025
My wife and I booked this trip to give our son a truly unique fishing experience, and Captain John did not disappoint! Before...
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Martin S.
London, United Kingdom
Excellent
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Fishing with Captain John-Mark

NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on August 14, 2025
Great time with Captain John-Mark. We first went fishing for some bait fish, then out about 4.5 miles to one of his preferred...
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