Findiction Charters 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 21987 U.S. 331, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, United States

Findiction Charters is owned and operated by Captain Michael Avinon, a fifth generation Floridian who began his career in the Florida Keys as a first mate, and then as a captain.

Over the years he’s won numerous tournaments and also holds six world records that are still unbroken.Gaining popularity in Florida as a captain has led him to appear in multiple television shows, including Captains Tales, Sportsman Adventures with Capt.Rick Murphy, Real Animals with Capt.Mike Anderson and most recently with Capt. Blair Wiggins.He has also made multiple appearances on Florida Insider Fishing Report as well.

Captain Michael believes the key to a successful fishing charter is having a patient, knowledgeable fishing guide who not only puts you on the fish, but teaches you how to fish.

So if you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience then Captain Michael is excited to meet you.

Michael Avinon

Captain

Michael Avinon

36 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $700 
Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $750 
3/4 Day Trip – Bay
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $850 
3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore & Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000 
8 hour red snapper trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,500 
There are 11 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (17)

Excellent Fishing Experience
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Fishing with Michael
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

89%

Caught fish

100%

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Steve D.
Steve D.

The captain canceled

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Trip was supposed to happen on July 15, 2025

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

Michael Avinon
Michael Avinon (The Captain)

Taggart B.
Taggart B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent Fishing Experience

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3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on July 23, 2025

My family and I had an exceptional private fishing charter with Captain Mike Avinon this week. His professionalism, friendly demeanor, and deep knowledge of the Gulf were evident from the start. Captain Mike is a true expert at finding fish, making our trip both successful and enjoyable. This was, without a doubt, the best Gulf fishing charter I have ever taken. We will be using his services again and can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic day, Mike!

My family and I had an exceptional private fishing charter with Captain Mike Avinon this week. His professionalism, friendly demeanor, and deep knowledge of the Gulf were evident from the start. Captain Mike is a true expert at finding fish, making our trip both successful and enjoyable. This was, without a doubt, the best Gulf fishing charter I have ever taken. We will be using his services again and can't recommend him highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic day, Mike!  

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 Taggart B. recommends Findiction Charters

Jay S.
Jay S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time. Great captain.

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Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) on July 14, 2025

We caught a lot of fish but only a few keepers. Capt was great. Very accommodating. Baited and unhooked fish as well. 10/10 Would recommend this experience.

We caught a lot of fish but only a few keepers. Capt was great. Very accommodating. Baited and unhooked fish as well. 10/10 Would recommend this experience.  

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 Jay S. recommends Findiction Charters

Ron H.
Ron H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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First trip on the gulf of America

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3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on April 28, 2025

Great day of fishing! Caught grouper, snapper, trigger, king mackerel and a big bull shark. Had the throw the snapper back but they were fun to catch. Capt Mike was awesome.

Great day of fishing! Caught grouper, snapper, trigger, king mackerel and a big bull shark. Had the throw the snapper back but they were fun to catch. Capt Mike was awesome.  

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 Ron H. recommends Findiction Charters
Michael Avinon
Michael Avinon (The Captain)
Replied on May 20, 2025
Thanks Ron,next time we’ll hopefully be able to keep the red snapper for dinner

Matt L.
Matt L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Michael

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3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore & Offshore on July 20, 2025

 

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 Matt L. recommends Findiction Charters

FAQs about Findiction Charters

What are the trip rates for Findiction Charters?

Findiction Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $700 per group - Half Day Trip – Bay (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip – Nearshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Bay (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore & Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 hour red snapper trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Findiction Charters?

When you book a trip with Findiction Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Findiction Charters?

Trips booked with Findiction Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
What types of fishing does Findiction Charters offer?

Findiction Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Findiction Charters offer?

Findiction Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Findiction Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Findiction Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your captain

Michael Avinon

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2025

Captain Michael Avinon, a fifth generation Floridian, has been fishing in Florida his whole life. He started off as a first mate in the Florida keys, then moved to Naples in 1992 and began his career as a charter captain. Over the years he’s won numerous tournaments and also holds six world records that are still currently unbroken. Gaining popularity in Florida as a captain has led him to appear in multiple fishing television shows, including Captains Tales, Sportsman’s Adventures with Captain Rick Murphy, Real Animals with Captain Mike Anderson, and most recently with Captain Blair Wiggins. He has also had multiple appearances on Florida Insider Fishing report as well.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Shearwater
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Santa Rosa Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Bank Transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Santa Rosa Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Scamp)Grouper (Scamp)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
11 people are looking at this charter.