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
(242 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 Last booking: 17 hours ago
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Trips from US $525

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Brittany G.
Excellent
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Captain John-Mark cares!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 9, 2025
We had the best time with Captain John-Mark.ย  First off, all 6 of us caught multiple fish, including shark, sting ray, mackerel,...
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Jacob S.
Excellent
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Will book again!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on June 27, 2025
Capt. John was very professional and personable. He was very efficient and wanted to make sure we caught fish. He definitely...
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Jeremy L.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Everything Was Great

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty - 11:30 AM on November 1, 2025
We will definitely book again with Captian John and Big Tex Fishing Charters.ย  He knows the fishing spots well in the area...
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Jonny G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip with me and my Dad

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty - 11:30 AM on August 15, 2025
John was a great boat captain. He wasted no time to get us to the jetty and got us some lines in the water. We hooked up all...
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Cody C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty on July 12, 2025
Capt John was great.ย  Very knowledgeable and helpful.ย  Just a very good genuine person. The fish werenโ€™t biting...
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