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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(72 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (173)
Great trip
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Great guide
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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
94%
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Gabe R.
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 July 3, 2024
We had a great experience with Captain Mitch! We caught big fish all morning. We will use him again next time we are in St....
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Robert S.
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 October 11, 2024
Great time with captain Mitch, caught a bunch of fish, not all keepers but still catching.
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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.
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John T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Florida cracker is a top-notch fishing guide service. Canโ€™t wait to go again!
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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
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