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
(369 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 5 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $375

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 393 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (656)
Captain Michael was great, a lot of fun!
Captain Michael was great, a lot of fun!
Captain Michael was great, a lot of fun!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Kiara S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

๐ŸŽฃ Caught More Than Fishโ€ฆWe Caught Great Memories!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty on July 18, 2026
We had an incredible time with Big Fin Charters II! Captain Ty made this so much more than just a fishing trip.. it was a true...
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Katherine J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Joe S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Really fun trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 8, 2026
Had a great trip this morning with Ty. He was great with the kids and knows his stuff. My twin 8yr old girls had so much fun....
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Marshall M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Extended Full Day Trip on July 5, 2026
We had a great trip, caught 4 King, 3l Cobia. only kept 2 due to 1 being a litle fella, and 1 Baracuda. And 8 more we couldnโ€™t...
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Gabriel I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip from GA

VERIFIED   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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