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
 2 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
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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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Darcy N.
Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 17, 2024
Captain John was amazing!ย  He was patient, fun, knowledgeable and would go anywhere we wanted.ย  Will definitely go again...
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Troy S.
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Highly Recommended

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 4, 2024
Captain John was awesome! Very down to earth, played great music, caught all varietyโ€™s of fish. Our 4 hour trip was well...
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Charne S.
Excellent
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What a great family trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on June 26, 2024
Captain John was very knowledgeable and made sure to put everyone on some fish. Great boat and equipment.ย  Will definitely...
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Michael C.
Excellent
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on June 3, 2024
The Captain worked to try and get us some fish, the wind was blowing hard with gusts around 30mph, he found us some shelter...
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Erika P.
Excellent
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Fun family trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on March 15, 2024
We had a great time with Captain John. We caught lots of fish and he kept everyone involved, even our young child. Would definitely...
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