Captain
John Tenore

Member since June 2015 Destin, United States
Background
Captain John “JT” Tenore was born and raised in North Carolina. JT was first introduced to fishing by his father and was fishing along the coastline at a very early age. In the 1980’s, JT moved to Destin and started fishing the local piers. And the rest is history!
Techniques
Offshore, back bay, inshore gulf fishing; anything swimming around Destin is fair game.

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Destin, United States
Background
Captain John “JT” Tenore was born and raised in North Carolina. JT was first introduced to fishing by his father and was fishing along the coastline at a very early age. In the 1980’s, JT moved to Destin and started fishing the local piers. And the rest is history!
Techniques
Offshore, back bay, inshore gulf fishing; anything swimming around Destin is fair game.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(251 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 251 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (447)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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David V.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Tarpon Fishing on June 22, 2025
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Andrea R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5 MAX) on April 17, 2025
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Kenneth J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

JT was as A great guy in all ways thanks JT.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 28, 2024
Hope two do the fishing trip again I good fishing JT until next time .
Kenneth J. recommends Dawn Patrol Charters
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Brad G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 18, 2024
Brad G. recommends Dawn Patrol Charters
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Sheridan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM (5 MAX) on October 15, 2024
Sheridan B. recommends Dawn Patrol Charters
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