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
 6 bookings in the past week.
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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
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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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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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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Big fin isn't no joke

VERIFIED   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
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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Mike 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
5.0 / 5
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Best offshore trip, tons of action!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on August 20, 2024
Our first offshore fishing trip, Michael & Ty knew right where to go to make the most of our day.ย  Spent most of the day fighting...
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Dustin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great crew!! Very helpful, caught great fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on July 3, 2025
We had a great time!!ย  Michael and Ty did a great job with explaining how to catch flounder and different types of fish.ย ...
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Ashlee F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Summer Jetty Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on June 18, 2025
Experience and crew were awesome! Fished the Jettyโ€™s and had them coming in all day! Kid friendly, our two kids loved it!...
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