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
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Trips from US $500

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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)
What a day!
What a day!
What a day!
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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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Nick B.
Gretna, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 7, 2022
Our family of 5 had a wonderful morning of fishing with Dawn Patrol. Highly recommend for familyโ€™s with kids that still want...
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Jerry O.
Florence, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 5, 2022
Chose 4 hour trip because we had a 5 year old.ย  Caught plenty of fish and everyone had a great time. Couple of them really...
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DEBORAH W.
Crestview, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours with Capt JT

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip (5 MAX) on May 7, 2021
Had a fantastic time. Capt JT knew where the fish were to ensure a successful trip. Caught 3 Amberjacks and a score of Redfish,...
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Zac L.
Norman, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip with Captain JT

VERIFIED   2 Hr Beginners and Kids Trip 5 MAX on March 15, 2021
A true professional helped my 8 year old son catch tons of fish. We did a short 1 hour beginners trip around the harbor and...
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Will R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Phillip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM (5 MAX) on July 1, 2020
We arrived to the dock a little early as Phillip was getting the boat ready to go.ย  We left the dock on time and went to catch...
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