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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(314 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(5 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 319 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (534)
February fishing trip
Such a great outing!
Awesome trip
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Ben P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on March 17, 2026
We were originally unable to go out on our originally scheduled date due to weather. However, Captain Mike gave us options...
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Davd N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It's our second trip and both times we caught fish.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on February 27, 2026
Itโ€™s our second trip and both times we caught fish. The Captain guided us to the fish. Caught over 100 fish and caught our...
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Timothy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (PM) on June 18, 2025
Cpt. Mike and TJ met us at the dock and med us feel right at home from the moment we boarded the boat. Fishing equipment and...
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Jason R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just do it!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (PM) on May 18, 2025
Iโ€™ll start by saying that we are ocean fishing novices. My wife had requested that we take our 3 girls on a fishing charter...
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Matt T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Here to catch fish, no nonsense

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on May 14, 2025
A confident crew with great experience. Definitely the trip you want if your looking to get on big fish on a nice boat. We...
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