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
(285 reviews)
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Fernandina Beach
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $500
Just added to our fleet
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Fernandina Beach
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 286 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (486)
Great crew!! Very helpful, caught great fish
Great crew!! Very helpful, caught great fish
Great crew!! Very helpful, caught great fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Timothy W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Jay H.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Beth K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best crew ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 30, 2025
This was our second trip with Big Fin and it never disappoints! Had a blast fishing with Michael and Ty! They were super knowledgeable...
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Nate K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great outing with Big Fin!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 26, 2025
Great outing with Capt. Michael.ย  Got started early and got after it.ย  Hooked a bunch but the sharks were plenty and we had...
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Kristy N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Family Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 19, 2025
Captain Michael and his First Mate were super friendly and knowledgeable.ย  We took our teenager children and everyone had...
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