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
(235 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 235 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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Lori V.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on March 22, 2024
Weather made fishing challenging.ย  Captain John worked to find the fish and we did. Had a great time!
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Joshua W.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big Tex

6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on September 1, 2023
We went out with Captain John with a group of 3 friends. The guide put us right on the fish, and everyone had a great time!...
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Andy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day Out!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on December 1, 2023
Captain John was absolutely great. Boat was new and roomy / caught a lot of fish. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on August 19, 2024
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KEITH C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good day.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on September 9, 2024
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