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
(192 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $525

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Clay C.
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Big Tex Delivers!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 31, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain John.ย  He met us at the gate to the pier, helped load our cooler, got us situated...
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Kirsten D.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 16, 2025
We had a blast with Captain John. He was knowledgable and able to get us where we needed to be to have a great day on the water.ย ...
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Cody S.
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 4, 2025
Captain was amazing. He put us onto fish in minutes. Caught several sheepโ€™s head. Very accommodating individual. Highly recommended....
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Steven Z.
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Summer fun

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) on July 2, 2025
We had a great time with captain John.ย  He listened to what we were wanting to catch and put us on them.ย  Boat was very nice...
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Michael I.
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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 15, 2024
What an amazing time!! We werenโ€™t really sure what to expect as this was our first time booking a charter but I have to sayโ€ฆโ€ฆwe...
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