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
(73 reviews)
Port St. Joe
 Last booking: 6 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 73 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (177)
Great family adventure.
Great family adventure.
Great family adventure.
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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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Julie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip - Thank You Mitch!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2024
We had a wonderful time today! Mitch was a great captain and fisherman expert. He gave us a lot of history on the area as he...
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Tanner K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience and captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 19, 2024
We had a great time fishing!! Our captain was amazing and knew exactly what he was doing and talking about. Mitch walked us...
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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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David W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip & fun, insightful captain.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 20, 2024
Mitch was great! He told us all about the different landmarks and animals we saw as we rode through the bay and was very knowledgeable...
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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
Overall

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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