Captain
Michael Foster

Member since March 2015 Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
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.

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Fernandina Beach, United States
Background
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.
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Big Fin Charters II

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Reports

Great action
Great action
Jun 7, 2026 Fernandina Beach
Cobia, redfish, and tarpon have been stealing the show the last few days! The action has been nonstop with quality fish hitting the deck on every trip. From hard-fighting tarpon and drag-screaming cobia to slot redfish keeping anglers busy, it's been one incredible stretch of fishing. The bite is hot, the weather is shaping up, and now is the time to get on the water. Don't miss your chance to experience some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing of the season. Limited dates available โ€” book your trip today! #CobiaFishing #TarponFishing #RedfishFishing #FloridaFishing
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Great action
Great action
Jun 7, 2026 Fernandina Beach
Cobia, redfish, and tarpon have been stealing the show the last few days! The action has been nonstop with quality fish hitting the deck on every trip. From hard-fighting tarpon and drag-screaming cobia to slot redfish keeping anglers busy, it's been one incredible stretch of fishing. The bite is hot, the weather is shaping up, and now is the time to get on the water. Don't miss your chance to experience some of the best inshore and nearshore fishing of the season. Limited dates available โ€” book your trip today! #CobiaFishing #TarponFishing #RedfishFishing #FloridaFishing
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May redfish bite
May redfish bite
May 18, 2026 Fernandina Beach
The ocean was still pretty snotty today, so we decided to stay around the inlet and chase some redfish โ€” and they did not disappoint. ?? Mr. Tripโ€™s arms were absolutely slap wore out after a half day of nonstop redfish action. The bite stayed hot all trip long and made for one heck of a day on the water around Amelia Island. #Redfish #AmeliaIslandFishing #JacksonvilleFishing #InshoreFishing #BigFinCharters #FloridaFishing #RedfishAction #FishingCharters #SaltwaterFishing #CatchAndRelease #NortheastFloridaFishing
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May redfish
May redfish
May 18, 2026 Fernandina Beach
The ocean was still pretty snotty today, so we decided to stay around the inlet and chase some redfish โ€” and they did not disappoint. ?? Mr. Tripโ€™s arms were absolutely slap wore out after a half day of nonstop redfish action. The bite stayed hot all trip long and made for one heck of a day on the water around Amelia Island. #Redfish #AmeliaIslandFishing #JacksonvilleFishing #InshoreFishing #BigFinCharters #FloridaFishing #RedfishAction #FishingCharters #SaltwaterFishing #CatchAndRelease #NortheastFloridaFishing
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May offshore
May offshore
May 18, 2026 Fernandina Beach
The offshore bite has been on fire lately, with very good action on both cobia and red snapper! Weโ€™re also putting together a great mixed bag of black sea bass and vermilion snapper on most trips. Red snapper season is right around the corner โ€” running May 22nd through June 20th โ€” and dates are filling fast. Donโ€™t wait to book your trip and get in on some of the best offshore fishing of the year!
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Cobia and red snapper
Cobia and red snapper
May 17, 2026 Fernandina Beach
The offshore bite has been on fire lately, with very good action on both cobia and red snapper! Weโ€™re also putting together a great mixed bag of black sea bass and vermilion snapper on most trips. Red snapper season is right around the corner โ€” running May 22nd through June 20th โ€” and dates are filling fast. Donโ€™t wait to book your trip and get in on some of the best offshore fishing of the year!
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Gabriel I.
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Fishing trip from GA

VERIFIED   NEW  3hr inshore charter PM on June 11, 2026
The Cpt took us out today when I screwed up the date of my reservation. We caught him as he was done for the day and he still...
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Katherine J.
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Great half day fishing the jetties!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on April 23, 2026
It was mine and my husbandโ€™s first ocean fishing charter. We had fun catching Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and a great big...
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Kristy B.
Excellent
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Exceeded ALL Expectations AND Hopes !

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (PM) on June 20, 2026
I canโ€™t give todays experience enough stars ! Our captain was great , knowledgeable , interactive and put us on the fish...
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Ben W.
Excellent
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Tarpon for days

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on June 15, 2026
This is our second time going out with Michael and Ty. We started catching tarpon with our first cast and it didnt stop for...
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Logan D.
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Unforgettable experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore fishing on June 4, 2026
Captain Michael was so amazing with our little crew ranging from 10-6! He was extremely patient and very knowledgeable. He...
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