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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(88 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (219)
Captain Mitch was great!
Captain Mitch was great!
Great family fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
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
Overall

Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests

VERIFIED   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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Joseph H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2025
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...
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Mike M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on April 1, 2026
Didnโ€™t catch any fish . water was a little cool but the experience with Captain Mitch was a lot of fun . will try it again...
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Amy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip -Bay Fishing (AM) on October 8, 2025
Mitch was a wonderful guide and was determined to get us in a spot to catch fish. Unfortunately, everything we caught was either...
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Josh C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good effort.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on March 13, 2026
Weather was terrible, but Captain Mitch didnโ€™t quit.ย  Put us on some fish and had a great time.
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