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.
Anglers Choice
247
Reviews
9
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Dawn Patrol Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(247 reviews)
Angler's choice
Destin
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

BIG Trout
BIG Trout
May 23, 2025 Destin
Live bait fishing for big speckle Trout on the grass flats and around docks. Like tackle action.
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Fishing for bull reds!!
Fishing for bull reds!!
Apr 26, 2025 Destin
Fishing for bull reds around the bridges and beaches makes for a lot of fun most of the fish are too big to keep but make great pictures.
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Red fish on fire!!
Red fish on fire!!
May 17, 2022 Destin
Lots of red fish cruising the beach right now ideal when the waters are calm the fish are in 2 to 8 ft of water all sight fishing most of the fish are 35 to 45 inches to big to keep but a lot of FUN to catch !!
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Schools of tarpon rolling down the beach
Schools of tarpon rolling down the beach
Jul 2, 2018 Destin
We are seeing schools of taron every day this is a big game fish when hooked it becomes very acrobatic it is not on common to fight one of the's fish for over an hour or two especially if its over 100 lbs
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Red snapper fishing on fire!!!
Red snapper fishing on fire!!!
Jun 20, 2018 Destin
Red snapper fishing has been red hot since opening day and has not let up any. We have been catching a really good grade of snappers this year. The baits of choice are live cigs and herring.We also have been catching alot of black snappers and a few scamp grouper .We have been catching some really nice gag groupers . The mackerel fishing is on fire also and quite a few sharks in the mix too..
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Tarpon fishing really heating up!!!
Tarpon fishing really heating up!!!
Jul 1, 2016 Destin
Sight fishing along the the coast line for schools of these big silver kings they are strictly game fish .Once you have hooked into one of these monsters you will never forget it you will shirley want to come back for more!!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 247 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (426)
Silver King
First Time Fishing in the Gulf
First Time Fishing in the Gulf
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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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Melanie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on September 9, 2024
We did a 2hr beginner/kid trip with our 5 year old and it was a great experience. Capt JT was very accommodating to our 5yo....
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Deane P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain JT was awesome

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on April 21, 2025
JT was great with my son very patient and shared knowledge. Would definitely recommend him for a trip. Great time
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Clint K.
Excellent
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM (5 MAX) on March 21, 2025
Good captain, good boat, good boat electronics. Great guy and kept us on some good fish. Would go with him again.
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Lorie J.
Excellent
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Great time

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5 MAX) on December 24, 2024
Awesome. Friendly Captain. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught so many fish. Gorgeous ones too. It was a great trip....
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Jennifer B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely the best day

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on May 31, 2025
We will definitely be going againโ€ฆ. Best time weโ€™ve had ever. The Captain is amazingโ€ฆ.
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