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
(80 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 80 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (188)
30in red
Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!
Captain Mitch is an awesome guide!
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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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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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Leslie N.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Mitch was very good.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on July 25, 2024
We had a great time. Capt. Mitch is very laid back and friendly. Told us stories about places, local landmarks, wildlifeโ€ฆ...
Leslie N. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Drew H.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 27, 2025
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Chris G.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 1, 2024
Chris G. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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Danny H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Efficient Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 6, 2024
First cast we got a bite. Second castโ€ฆ17โ€ trout in the boat.ย  We caught numerous fish and maxed out on trout and with...
Danny H. recommends Florida Cracker Charter
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