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
(71 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Mitch
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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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip & fun, insightful captain.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 20, 2024
Mitch was great! He told us all about the different landmarks and animals we saw as we rode through the bay and was very knowledgeable...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold but productive

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 17, 2024
Had a great day caught 3 slot reds, trout, and flounder. Day started out at 45 degrees but Mitch put us on some fish. Thanks...
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Jay W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

27 inch redfish!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 5, 2024
We caught lots of undersized fish but managed to land a 27 inch red that was as big as you can keep.ย  Captain Mitch is a great...
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Keegan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time and great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 26, 2024
Had an amazing time was only in florida for a week and this was the highlight of the trip ,I would definitely recommend and...
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Gabe R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 3, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain Mitch! We caught big fish all morning. We will use him again next time we are in St....
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