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.

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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
86
Reviews
38
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Florida Cracker Charter

State licensed
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
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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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Gart W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on September 6, 2025
Had fun. Caught a lot of fish.ย  Would definitely recommend for a charter.ย  Wife and I had a great time
Gart W. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great family adventure.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 20, 2025
Went out on a half day bay trip. Captain put us in the fish and had a great time doing it.
Matt W. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Barb S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very friendly and helpful!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 17, 2025
We will recommend Captain Mitch to everyone interested in fishing here!!!
Barb S. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Daniel C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good time.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 8, 2025
Captain was great. He put us on some fish, we would go with him again.
Daniel C. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Wade G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on July 6, 2025
Wade G. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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