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Mitch Fortner

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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.

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Florida Cracker Charter

4.9 / 5

(95 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(95 reviews)

Recent reports

Angler's choice

Port St. Joe • 21 ft • 4 persons

4 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Big day in the bay !!!

May 21, 2026 Port St. Joe

Reds trout & flounder :the big red is 34in on live pinfish

Beautiful day

May 17, 2026 Port St. Joe

And flounders in the bay.6 to 8ft dep.live pinfish !,trout are there to

Getting better all the time !!

May 16, 2026 Port St. Joe

Had a good day. Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and a few Mangroves. On live shrimp

It’s warning up !

May 10, 2026 Port St. Joe

Caught black drum, reds, trout & flounder ?????? live shrimp ?

Slow but worth it !!

Apr 27, 2026 Port St. Joe

Reds & trout black drum

N/E wind blowing 25n;

Apr 9, 2026 Port St. Joe

But we caught Spanish Mackerel ?

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 95 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (235)

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Angler rating

5 stars		87
4 stars		6
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

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Chris P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Early spring trip on the Bay

VERIFIED Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on April 7, 2026

Chris P.

5.0 / 5

Apr 7, 2026

Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM)

Mitch is a local that knows the water and wants you to enjoy your time in the Bay. He communicated to us the details and will even meet on the Cape if you are staying there. He is a great angler for those that want to get out and get fishing on the Bay with no hassle. I wanted to get my two girls on the water and we caught fish and enjoyed our time. We recommend Mitch and his expertise with fishing this area.

Mitch is a local that knows the water and wants you to enjoy your time in the Bay. He communicated to us the details and...

Chris P. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on April 9, 2026

Chris I appreciate the great review! Thank you again for fishing with me.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on April 9, 2026

Chris I appreciate the great review! Thank you again for fishing with me.

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Joseph H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2025

Joseph H.

5.0 / 5

Jul 16, 2025

Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!

VERIFIED

10 minutes into the trip we were reeling in a monster red fish. Mitch knows the waters like the back of his hand and will put you right onto the fish. All in all we caught a lot of fish and have a haul to cook up for the rest of our trip. Mitch is a great guy with a ton of knowledge on the area and is a blast to fish with! I highly recommend heading out with Captain Mitch, you’ll catch a lot of fish and have a great time doing it.

10 minutes into the trip we were reeling in a monster red fish. Mitch knows the waters like the back of his hand and will put...

Joseph H. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on July 16, 2025

Appreciate that great review Joseph. Enjoyed taking y’all fishing on the bay. I’ll be adding some pics from your trip today soon as I can. Thank ya.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on July 16, 2025

Appreciate that great review Joseph. Enjoyed taking y’all fishing on the bay. I’ll be adding some pics from your trip today soon as I can. Thank ya.

Captain replied

Kevin S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on May 24, 2026

Kevin S.

5.0 / 5

May 24, 2026

Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM)

Fishing with Mitch

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Kevin S. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 24, 2026

Thank you Kevin, appreciate your review! Uploaded a couple of pics from the trip; check them out. You are welcome to upload some of your pics here if you want to.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 24, 2026

Thank you Kevin, appreciate your review! Uploaded a couple of pics from the trip; check them out. You are welcome to upload some of your pics here if you want to.

Captain replied

Kevin K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on May 21, 2026

Kevin K.

5.0 / 5

May 21, 2026

Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM)

May fishing trip

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Kevin K. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2026

Appreciate the review Kevin! Added your pics; check them out when you can.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 22, 2026

Appreciate the review Kevin! Added your pics; check them out when you can.

Captain replied

Chris J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on May 17, 2026

Chris J.

5.0 / 5

May 17, 2026

Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM)

May fishing trip

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Chris J. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 19, 2026

Chris thanks so much for your review, appreciate it much!

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on May 19, 2026

Chris thanks so much for your review, appreciate it much!

Captain replied

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Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!

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