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.

Hey, I'm Captain John Tenore

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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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 204 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (294)
First time deep sea fishing!
First time deep sea fishing!
First time deep sea fishing!
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Angler rating
184
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
89%
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Amy A.
Sanford, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing family fun with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5MAX) on August 20, 2018
Josh was amazing.ย  We caught at least 60 fish with 20 keepers.ย  We knew we were at the end of the season but he found fish...
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Judith H.
Alabaster, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour kids trip with Captain Phillip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5MAX) on June 24, 2018
Awesome trip!!ย  We had perfect weather and caught 7 red snapper.ย  Captain Phillip was wonderful - patient, passionate about...
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William M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First time in Destin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Extended AM (5 MAX) on June 22, 2016
We showed up early and was introduced to Jordan as our captain. He immediatly put is at ease,.very polite and professional....
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Keith M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 28, 2023
The charter operator canceled 8 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Chien N.
New Orleans, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5MAX) on August 13, 2019
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