- Location
- Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, Florida
- Trip Types
- Private inshore fishing; half-day morning and afternoon trips; full-day family fishing
- Phone
- 850-819-1674
Florida Cracker Charter is Captain Mitch Fortner’s inshore fishing operation around Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas. Its listed trips focus on St. Joseph Bay and nearby coastal waters, with morning, afternoon and full-day choices.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Florida Cracker Charter |
|---|---|
| Area | Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, Florida |
| Departure / address | Port St. Joe area; the exact meeting location is confirmed with Captain Mitch. |
| Phone | 850-819-1674 |
| mitchfortner@icloud.com | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Florida Cracker Charter |
| Trip options | Private inshore fishing; half-day morning and afternoon trips; full-day family fishing |
The captain and fishing area
Fortner offers trips for beginners, families and experienced anglers. The company’s core description emphasizes inshore fishing, where grass flats and shallow coastal habitat support redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead and seasonal cobia opportunities.
The booking menu also mentions shark fishing. Discuss your preferred targets with Mitch so the itinerary reflects the season and your group’s experience. General regional descriptions of offshore species on the website should not be read as a promise that every inshore booking travels offshore.
Trip options and rates
Published four-hour morning and afternoon trips start at $500. Eight-hour trips start at $800. Several listings describe different experience levels at the same duration and price; these are variations within one operator’s menu, not separate businesses.
The advertised starting price should be confirmed for your date, passenger count and requested fishing style. Ask how much time is normally spent moving between locations and whether a shorter trip fits younger children in your group.
Included equipment and reservations
The company says it provides fishing-license coverage and fishing gear. Contact Mitch by call, text or email to confirm the assigned boat, passenger capacity, refreshments, fish-cleaning arrangements and any additional charges.
The public location is Port St. Joe rather than a reliably specified boarding slip. Obtain the exact ramp, parking instructions and arrival time with your confirmation. Also request the deposit, cancellation and weather terms for the particular booking before paying.
Details checked September 26, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Sources and photos
- Florida Cracker Charter — Official website
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- Florida Cracker Charter — Port st joe fl united states fishing charter rates
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- Florida Cracker Charter — Fishing faqs
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Featured photo: Florida Cracker Charter group standing together on the bow with fishing rods. Photo from Florida Cracker Charter.