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
(201 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 201 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Don\u2019t Hesitate
4 Hour Trip - Bay & Jetty (AM)
\u201cWe\u2019re slaying sea monsters, we\u2019ve won this great fight!\u201d
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Friendly captain
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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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Joel F.
Spring, Texas
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Did not disappoint!

4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on October 28, 2023
Had a fantastic time out on the water. Caught a nice slot red, some trout and sheepโ€™s head. He got us right on the fish....
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Ray M.
Excellent
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Had a blast

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 1, 2024
Great boat and great captain. Knew all the hot spots
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Allen S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Day of fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 17, 2024
Grate day of fishing , captain was the best ever.
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Jason P.
Excellent
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Great experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on April 19, 2024
Had a great time! Good catches, very professional captain.
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Steven A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on June 26, 2024
Captain John is great. You should hire him.
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