Captain
Michael Atwill

Member since March 2018 Port Canaveral, United States
Background
I'm Capt. Mike, a native Floridian born and raised in Key Largo. My father was a commercial fisherman, and so was I for 30 years. When I wasn't in school or pulling traps as a kid, I was spending all my time on my 13' Jon Boat, catching Tarpon, Snook, and Mangrove Snapper. Now I own a 2200 Tournament Edition Pathfinder, and I want to share my lifetime of knowledge and skills with people who are as passionate about fishing as I am.
Techniques
One of our specialties is nearshore fishing in the waters of Port Canaveral. We target Tripletail and cobia when they are here. We usually use spinning gear for catching them. We also target Snook, Redfish, Black Drum,flounder and sheepshead. Sometimes we also target tarpon. We catch Bluefish, Jack crevalles,Spanish mackerel, Stingrays, and Sharks Depending on the season. If it is too windy or the inshore bite is better we also fish in the Indian and banana rivers for people who are more into site fishing or like to fish with light tackle. And if the weather is good enough sometimes we will run up to 15 or 20 miles offshore to catch king fish sail fish snappers etc.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Atwill

Port Canaveral, United States
Background
I'm Capt. Mike, a native Floridian born and raised in Key Largo. My father was a commercial fisherman, and so was I for 30 years. When I wasn't in school or pulling traps as a kid, I was spending all my time on my 13' Jon Boat, catching Tarpon, Snook, and Mangrove Snapper. Now I own a 2200 Tournament Edition Pathfinder, and I want to share my lifetime of knowledge and skills with people who are as passionate about fishing as I am.
Techniques
One of our specialties is nearshore fishing in the waters of Port Canaveral. We target Tripletail and cobia when they are here. We usually use spinning gear for catching them. We also target Snook, Redfish, Black Drum,flounder and sheepshead. Sometimes we also target tarpon. We catch Bluefish, Jack crevalles,Spanish mackerel, Stingrays, and Sharks Depending on the season. If it is too windy or the inshore bite is better we also fish in the Indian and banana rivers for people who are more into site fishing or like to fish with light tackle. And if the weather is good enough sometimes we will run up to 15 or 20 miles offshore to catch king fish sail fish snappers etc.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(119 reviews)
Port Canaveral
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (191)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Afternoon of Fishing

VERIFIED   Three hour nearshore/ inshor (copy) on July 19, 2025
Went out on an afternoon fishing trip with my family. Capt Mike was extremely helpful and got us on the fish. Had an excellent...
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Allen M.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Our fishing trip was great

VERIFIED   Three hour nearshore/ inshor (copy) on February 17, 2025
A big thank you to our guide Mike Atwell he did an excellent job taking care of our party of 6 ย  He was will informed of the...
Allen M. recommends All Points Guide Service โ€“ 26'
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Shaun H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip nearshore/inshore on March 24, 2025
Captain Mike was great to have. He was helpful and very attentive.ย  He worked hard for us and we would go back again in a...
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon on the water!

VERIFIED   Afternoon half day port nearshore on July 10, 2025
3 dads and their sons, doesnโ€™t get any better. All the boys caught fish and Mike knows where to go!
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James B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing!

VERIFIED   Afternoon half day port nearshore on July 8, 2025
Captain Mikes was great! My crew had a great time!! Will definitely book with him next time in Florida!
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