Northeast Florida is blessed with an absolutely fantastic fishing location: the bountiful Intracoastal Waterway makes for amazing inshore fishing while the Gulf Stream brings pelagic predators from the south. Smack dab in the middle of it is Captain Michael Foster and Big Fin Charters – ready to put you on the hottest bite near or far from the coast.

Capt. Michael invites you onboard his 29’ Parker. Bring 5 of your fishing partners, her center console layout allows for easy movement as you’re chasing the bite. And the bite you will chase, a lot, as Capt. Michael targets a wide range of exciting fish to catch. From the inshore all-stars like the Redfish, Sheepshead, and Blacktip Shark to the offshore beasts like Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, and Barracuda.

No matter if you’re a group of seasoned anglers looking to hook trophy fish to write home about or a family-friendly day out to get the kids interested in fishing, Big Fin Charters has a trip for you!

You can fish with live bait on this charter, it’s usually prepared before you arrive (though if you’re a fan of bait fishing the captain will happily accommodate you), always included in the price. You will be provided with high-quality equipment manufactured by Penn and Shimano, so you don’t lose that catch-of-a-lifetime to gear malfunction!

Fishing licenses are included, you just need to bring any snacks and drinks, as well as polarized sunglasses and adequate clothing. Don’t forget to bring a burning desire to do some excellent fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Evening jetty trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:05 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Sep 1
    $650
    Get in on some late afternoon action after work or just when its not so hot, these trips are great for fishing for redfish black in the spring and fall and tarpon in the summer months
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $650
    Fish around the productive jetties of Fernandina Beach! You'll go after a variety of gorgeous fish such as Redfish, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Groupers, and any others that take the bait! You'll be provided with all the required equipment.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $650
    Sleep in and then hit the jetties, what better way to start your day off? You'll go after a wide range of beautiful fish that live in the area like Sheepshead, Redfish, Black Drum, Groupers, and any others that you run into. The captain will supply you with the necessary equipment.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Jetties (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $850
    Hit the waters around the productive jetties of Fernandina Beach on this exciting 6-hour trip. You can go after Redfish, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Groupers, and whatever else you hook up! The charter will supply you with the required equipment.
    Targeted fish
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Jetties (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 31 - Oct 1
    $850
    Departure times are flexible. This trip runs in the afternoon only during the summer, when the days are long enough for a proper 6-hour adventure in the afternoon. You'll go after Redfish, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Groupers, Black Drum, Sharks, and whatever else you run into!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $950
    Departure times can be changed, contact the captain in advance. Get up early and hit the offshore waters of Fernandina Beach. You'll go after Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Barracuda, Kingfish, and whatever else bites! All required equipment will be supplied by the captain.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
    $950
    Flexible departure times are available for this trip. Get ready to hook some exciting pelagic species. Go after tasty Red Snapper or the colorful Mahi Mahi. Barracuda and Kingfish are great targets for trolling as well as anything else that crosses your path.
  • Private trip
    Shark and Goliath grouper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $950
    Want to try your luck with some big game? This trip we exclusively fish for giant sharks and Goliath grouper using heavy tackel to land fish weighing in the triple digits.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark and Goliath grouper (copy)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    $950
    Want to try your luck with some big game? This trip we exclusively fish for giant sharks and Goliath grouper using heavy tackel to land fish weighing in the triple digits.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip - Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,350
    Spend the entire day in the productive offshore waters of Fernandina Beach. You'll head out some 20-30 miles away from the port and hit the less-fished waters of the area. Go after Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Groupers, Barracuda, Kingfish, and other species on this exciting offshore trip.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
  • Private trip
    Extended Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,800
    Departure times are flexible for this trip. If you're looking for some extreme offshore fishing, this trip is right up your alley. You'll head out up to 50 miles off the coast of Fernandina Beach in search of the hottest bite. You can target Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Groupers, Barracuda, Kingfish, and many other species on this trip.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Gulf Stream Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $2,400
    Spend the day at the break (65 miles) fishing for Wahoo, Dolphin, Blackfin Tuna, etc. Additionally, bottom fishing is great for Grouper, Snapper, Triggerfish, etc.
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FAQs about Big Fin Charters

Big Fin Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $650 per group - Evening jetty trip (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) (4 hours)
  • $650 per group - Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Jetties (AM) (6 hours)
  • $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Jetties (PM) (6 hours)
  • $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • $950 per group - Shark and Goliath grouper (5 hours)
  • $950 per group - Shark and Goliath grouper (copy) (5 hours)
  • $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip - Offshore (8 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - Extended Full Day Trip (10 hours)
  • $2,400 per group - 12 Hour Gulf Stream Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Fin Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Big Fin Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Big Fin Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Big Fin Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Fin Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon

About the Captain

Michael Foster
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
137 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2015
Angler's Choice
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Captain Michael Foster has been fishing for over two decades now and guiding for more than a decade. He's a 3rd generation captain, proudly continuing the family tradition. His family are native to Amelia Island and especially connected to the waters around the island – they're commercial fishermen. With Capt. Michael, you get the benefit of more than a single lifetime spent fishing the local waters, at your disposal.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Parker (Walkaround) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha 4 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
29 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
84%
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Jennifer D.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on September 1, 2022
Awesome trip! Capt. Mike was very honest and told us up front what we could be catching. If you’re looking for a trip to...
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Mark D.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Michael

VERIFIED   NEW  Shark and Goliath grouper on May 21, 2023
Fantastic day on the water, Michael was a great host and an even better fisherman. Michael put us on some great fish and we...
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Robert P.
White Oak, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 hour trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip on August 10, 2022
To be entirely fair to Captain Mike and Tye, they tried to convince us to change our trip date due to it being rough out on...
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Alexia T.
Castro Valley, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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3/4 Day Offshore Trip with Capt Michael and Ty

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 23, 2022
Awesome experience! Michael made the call to depart later in the day due to heavier winds in the morning and we’re grateful...
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Jason B.
Kennesaw, GA
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6 hour offshore with Capt michael

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on April 2, 2023
5 stars doesn’t do Capt Michael justice! Fishing is fishing not catching but a great captain makes the trip fun even when...
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