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
(303 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 306 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (512)
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Angler rating
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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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Michael R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Kristy N.
Excellent
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Family Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   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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Jayme O.
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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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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Anthony H.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Highly recommended

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on July 21, 2025
This trip exceeded our expectations. When I initially spoke with the captain, I simply wanted my kids to catch fish. One is...
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Eddie G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Fishing with Captain Michael

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on June 12, 2025
Two Nashville guy doing a half day fishing excursion while at Amelia Island June 12, 2025. Had a great trip great captain found...
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