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
(238 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 238 reviews
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Glenna C.
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Big Tex was great!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 1, 2024
We caught lots of different kinds of fish and sharks. He was very accommodating to the needs of our group. Highly recommend.
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Nicholas R.
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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on June 15, 2024
Captain John was very helpful and funny during the entire trip, you will definitely catch fish on these trips
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Nicholas S.
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Great Time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on November 8, 2024
It was an amazing adventure. We caught a ton of fish and everyone had a great time.
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Jerome K.
Excellent
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Great trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on October 17, 2024
My father and I had a great time catching red drum, catfish, and a stingray.
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Sonja T.
Excellent
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Great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on September 28, 2024
Enjoyed the day and the company! Weather was perfect AND we caught fish ! Thanks for the hospitality!
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