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
(70 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 2 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 70 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (169)
Fishing with Mitch
Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests
Captain mitch fortner is all about the guests
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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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Stephanie W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bay fishin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 26, 2024
Captain Mitch was awesome. He was personable and we could tell he knows what heโ€™s doing. We caught trout and lady fish. We...
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Amy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing with Mitch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 21, 2024
We caught a variety of fishโ€”a surprise cobia, several nice trout, catfish, puffer fish, sharks, and hardtail. Very...
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Heath J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing October 2nd

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on October 2, 2023
Captain Mitch was great! We started catching fish on the first cast. We booked a full day trip and caught loads of fish. We...
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Trent J.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Last minute Morning trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 20, 2023
Two of us caught our personal best specks, we have caught many back home. One of our crew hooked into a massive tarpon and...
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Michael E.
Cleveland, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on April 5, 2023
This was my wifeโ€™s first time ever on the ocean, Captain Mitchell was very helpful in every way possible to make us both...
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