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
(269 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 269 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (549)
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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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Aaron S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A++ First Trip for my Three Year Old

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on April 29, 2025
Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better captain and boat for my little guyโ€™s first trip. Captain JT had a well thought out plan...
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Brian N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain J.T. Was awesome.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (5 MAX) on June 19, 2025
We had a great time out on the water with Captain J.T. He has been fishing these waters for over 30 years and it showed. J.T....
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Katie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best experience!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5 MAX) on April 14, 2025
This was our first ever chartered fishing trip and Captain JT is the best! We had an amazing time..me, my son, and his friend....
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Eric W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5 MAX) on December 30, 2024
First time to do anything like this for my kids (12 & 14). Captain JT did a great job of explaining to them what to do and...
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Leah H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing time!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on August 11, 2025
We booked a short last minute 2 hour fishing trip because we had young kids and it was perfect. JT was an excellent captian...
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