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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Florida Cracker Charter

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(73 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 11 hours ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (177)
Great family adventure.
Great family adventure.
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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
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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Kylon L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 16, 2025
Fishing wasnโ€™t wide open that day. But captain done his best to put us on some good spots. Managed to catch some good reds...
Kylon L. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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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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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family adventure.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 20, 2025
Went out on a half day bay trip. Captain put us in the fish and had a great time doing it.
Matt W. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Rick G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 17, 2025
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