Captain
Mitch Fortner

Member since August 2022 Port St. Joe, United States
Background
I am Mitchell Fortner, born in 1963 just a rock throw from St Joe Bay. A 5th Generation of Gulf County. I grew up in Port St Joe hunting and fishing the bays, lakes, and rivers of this area. Fishing and hunting are what I do. I have a lifetime of experience and would enjoy helping you catch some fish.
Techniques
Light tackle, live and lure baits will be used, tackle, rods and Licenses included. Don’t forget to bring your polarized sunglasses.

Hey, I'm Captain Mitch Fortner

Port St. Joe, United States
Background
I am Mitchell Fortner, born in 1963 just a rock throw from St Joe Bay. A 5th Generation of Gulf County. I grew up in Port St Joe hunting and fishing the bays, lakes, and rivers of this area. Fishing and hunting are what I do. I have a lifetime of experience and would enjoy helping you catch some fish.
Techniques
Light tackle, live and lure baits will be used, tackle, rods and Licenses included. Don’t forget to bring your polarized sunglasses.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(69 reviews)
Port St. Joe
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (168)
Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests
Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests
Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Ronald N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on April 25, 2025
Captain mitch made us feel very comfortable and allowed us to fish the way that made us comfortable. He knew where the fish...
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

25โ€ Sea Trout!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on August 6, 2024
My dad and I went on a trip of a lifetime with Captain Mitch! Sea Trout, Redfish and lots of good fellowship with Captain Mitch...
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Danny H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Efficient Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 6, 2024
First cast we got a bite. Second castโ€ฆ17โ€ trout in the boat.ย  We caught numerous fish and maxed out on trout and with...
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Julie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip - Thank You Mitch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2024
We had a wonderful time today! Mitch was a great captain and fisherman expert. He gave us a lot of history on the area as he...
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Sean E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Mitch Was Great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 15, 2024
My wife and I took our 8 year old daughter on her first fishing trip. Mitch is great with kids and even in the heat of mid...
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