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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(274 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 6 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500
Just added to our fleet
Fernandina Beach
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 274 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (459)
Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
Great Family Fun
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Angler rating
258
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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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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   NEW  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   NEW  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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Jay H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on March 22, 2025
Took my son to do some near shore jetty fishing.ย  Trip started with captain reaching out the day before to adjust the time...
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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big fin isn't no joke

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on May 29, 2025
well these two men put on quiet the trip for me . if i asked for it these guys were on it . the captain got me to the fish...
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Jayme O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Charter Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on December 28, 2024
This was my first time booking a fishing Charter and didnโ€™t really know what to expect. Big Fin Charter made this experience...
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