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
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
 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)
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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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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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Dub W.
Franklin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 6, 2023
This was my first trip to Florida and my 50th so I was looking forward to the trip.ย  It was also my wifeโ€™s first charter...
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Jeremy O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time in the bay!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 4, 2024
Caught some nice flounder and trout. Enjoyed the morning and Captain had some good knowledge and was great getting on fish.
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Jeff K.
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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Fishing with Mitch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on July 30, 2023
Went out for 1/2 day with Capt Mitch and enjoyed every minute of it. We brought back plenty of trout for the next couple nights...
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