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
(86 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port St. Joe
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 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
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Matthew W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 29, 2024
Had a great time on the water!ย  Would recommend the captain for a charter.ย  The captain called before our time to adjust...
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Stephanie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bay fishin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 26, 2024
Captain Mitch was awesome. He was personable and we could tell he knows what heโ€™s doing. We caught trout and lady fish. We...
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Russ Y.
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 August 8, 2024
Despite the hurricane earlier in the week Capt Mitch was able to find fish.ย  We caught Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder.ย ...
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Derek H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time CATCHING Fish!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 11, 2024
Iโ€™ve done a lot of fishing over the years, not every day does it include CATCHing! CAPT. Mitch put us on the fish!ย  Equipment...
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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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