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Mitch Fortner

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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.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Florida Cracker Charter

State licensed

4.9 / 5

(86 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(86 reviews)

Angler's choice

Port St. Joe • 21 ft • 4 persons

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Red Hot!!

Aug 15, 2025 Port St. Joe

Reds & Trout on live Pen-fish. Slot Reds. Big Trout.

August heat the Red’s want to eat

Aug 14, 2025 Port St. Joe

Live pinfish. We had a good day. Lots of fish in the slot. Limited out, then it was catch n release time.

Windy and hot,

Aug 1, 2025 Port St. Joe

The reds are two on pinfish

Winds out the west,

Jul 31, 2025 Port St. Joe

The flounder bite best,

Weather was ruff

Jul 16, 2025 Port St. Joe

The reds didn’t care.they like pinfish

Got a late start.Rain

Jun 29, 2025 Port St. Joe

But the Girls hooked up big ones 4 keepers.3 two big to take home.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 86 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (219)

+216

Angler rating

5 stars		78
4 stars		6
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	95%

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Chase G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome guy

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 29, 2025

Chase G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 29, 2025

Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Very personable and very patient. Brought my two daughters along once 5 and one 7 which takes a lot of patience lol. He was very good with them. We all caught fish and had a blast! Will be booking another trip with him next time we are down. All around a fun, safe, and enjoyable trip! Thank you!

Very personable and very patient. Brought my two daughters along once 5 and one 7 which takes a lot of patience lol. He was...

Chase G. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

Appreciate your review and an opportunity to take your family fishing on St Joseph Bay. If you haven’t already seen then, check out the pics from your trip I upload. If you want me to send then to your email, just send it to my phone, Enjoyed the trip!

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on June 30, 2025

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Gart W.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Bay Fishing on September 6, 2025

Gart W.

5.0 / 5

Sep 6, 2025

Full Day Trip – Bay Fishing

Great time

VERIFIED

Had fun. Caught a lot of fish. Would definitely recommend for a charter. Wife and I had a great time

Gart W. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2025

Thank you, Appreciate the review. Enjoyed taking y’all fishing, and look forward to our next trip out.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on September 7, 2025

Thank you, Appreciate the review. Enjoyed taking y’all fishing, and look forward to our next trip out.

Captain replied

Clegg G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 21, 2025

Clegg G.

5.0 / 5

Jul 21, 2025

Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Great time!

VERIFIED

Captain Mitch made it a very memorable and enjoyable time! We caught fish and had a blast doing it. Reds, mackerels, blues and cats. Tremendous fun with a great new friend. Will definitely keep his contact for more fun and memories.

Captain Mitch made it a very memorable and enjoyable time! We caught fish and had a blast doing it. Reds, mackerels, blues...

Clegg G. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Appreciate your review and the opportunity to take y’all fishing in St Joseph Bay. Added a few of my pics from your trip, check um out.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on July 23, 2025

Appreciate your review and the opportunity to take y’all fishing in St Joseph Bay. Added a few of my pics from your trip, check um out.

Captain replied

William H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip great captain

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on August 15, 2025

William H.

5.0 / 5

Aug 15, 2025

Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Great trip great captain

VERIFIED

Captain Mitch was great. He put us on fish and helped us in many ways. We caught many fish. He was very knowledgeable and professional and patient. I would recommend him anytime.

Captain Mitch was great. He put us on fish and helped us in many ways. We caught many fish. He was very knowledgeable and professional...

William H. recommends Florida Cracker Charter

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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on August 17, 2025

Appreciate your review, I enjoyed taking y’all fishing in St Joseph Bay. Thanks for sharing your pics. Added a few of mine too. Y’all caught some fine fish!!

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on August 17, 2025

Appreciate your review, I enjoyed taking y’all fishing in
St Joseph Bay. Thanks for sharing your pics. Added a few of mine too. Y’all caught some fine fish!!

Captain replied

Kylon L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great guide

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on June 16, 2025

Kylon L.

5.0 / 5

Jun 16, 2025

Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)

Great guide

VERIFIED

Fishing wasn’t wide open that day. But captain done his best to put us on some good spots. Managed to catch some good reds and trout. Whatever you needed and wanted he made sure of.

Fishing wasn’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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Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on June 18, 2025

Thanks for your review and appreciate y’all booking with me. Send me an email and I’ll send you some pics from our trip.

Mitch Fortner (The Captain)

Replied on June 18, 2025

Thanks for your review and appreciate y’all booking with me. Send me an email and I’ll send you some pics from our trip.

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