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
171
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Dawn Patrol Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(171 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 17 minutes ago
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trips from $450

Fishing Reports

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 !!
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
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..
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!!
snappers snappers and more snappers !!
snappers snappers and more snappers !!
Jun 1, 2016 Destin
Memorial weekend the weather was absolutely gorgeous the fishing was awesome our clients had banner catches of red snappers, mangrove snapper, lane and vermilion snapper, flounder and king mackerel and also landed several sharks and released them . the fishing continues to get hotter as the summer temperatures heat up !!
Bay fishing starting to heat up !!
Bay fishing starting to heat up !!
Jul 22, 2015 Destin
If your looking for lots of action for you and your kids fishing the grass flats this time of the year is the ticket. We use live bait and light tackel and tossing free baits out as chum seem to attract a variaty of fish such as trout ,redfish , lady fish, bluefish, and spanish mackerel which are really running good right now ! We also have been catching a few big bull reds around the bridges and jetties using live croakers and spots.

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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4 hour trip
Great Time!
Kids Trip with Captain Trevor
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
89%
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James M.
Suwanee, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Extended AM (5 MAX) on May 18, 2022
Just what we wanted, a fun day on the water. Capt JT and Trevor were great. We look forward to next time.
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Shawn W.
Versailles, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip AM (5 MAX) on May 17, 2022
Had a great time with captain JT. He did his very best to get me on the fish . would definitely recommend
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April A.
Salesville, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful for the kids

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip - Kids Fun (5 MAX) on July 7, 2022
Mr John was great with our boys. Very nice you g man. Would absolutely go with him again.
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Scott M.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Kids/Beginners Fun on August 7, 2022
My daughter and I had a great time with Captain JT!
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Jeffrey S.
Pleasant Hill, California
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM (5 MAX) on July 25, 2022
Amazing morning to go out and fish. Captain was on time and we caught Snapper and Triggerfish. 4 hours was a perfect amount...
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