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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My Charter Listing

Florida Cracker Charter

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(78 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 2 bookings in the past week.
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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)
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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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Russell D.
Roswell, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day on the bay with Capt Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 27, 2023
Great half day on the water with my 13 and 11 year old. Mitch has been fishing the bay his whole life, and knows where they...
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Laura H.
Gadsden, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Scalloping with Capt. Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Scallop (AM) on August 18, 2023
Had a great day on the water with Capt. Mitch. He was knowledgeable about the area and its history. We caught enough scallops...
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Roger H.
Vincent, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning 1/2 Day fishing trip in the bay!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 1, 2023
This fishing trip was our first trip in the bay and not off shore. We are glad for the experience of bay fishing. We fished...
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Brian A.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 26, 2023
Captain Mitch was great.ย  He put us on to a bunch of fish.ย  Only a few of us on the boat and had more hits than many of the...
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Valorie L.
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 7, 2023
Great experience for the family. Great captain. Great communication. We had another charter that canceled last Minute...
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