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
(78 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 78 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (185)
Good time.
Great Trip
Awesome guy
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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
95%
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Joey C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mitch was awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 26, 2024
Great trip, caught lots of fish. I would recommend Captain Mitch every day.
Joey C. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Cleve M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on April 2, 2025
Cleve M. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Scalloping Trip-PM Trip on September 15, 2024
Capt Mitch were very friendly and knowledgeable in the area.
Chris B. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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John G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 1, 2024
John G. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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John P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Enjoyable Trip

VERIFIED   Scalloping Trip-PM Trip on September 14, 2024
Had an excellent time scalloping with Captain Mitch. I would highly recommend this charter
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