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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(303 reviews)
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Fernandina Beach
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(3 reviews)
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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 306 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fernandina fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on July 20, 2025
Captain Mike and his first mate did a great job, They put us on a bunch of fish and we had a great day out on the water. I...
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JASON L.
Excellent
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Absolutely the best trip I have ever been on.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on July 19, 2025
If you are new to deep sea fishing or a professional. This is the boat for you. The captain is down to earth, and he knows...
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Stephen G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on September 19, 2025
The crew, equipment, and day were awesome. The fish we caught made it even better.
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Ben W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fernandina Fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on July 27, 2025
Michael and Ty took my family out fishing the jetty this morning. They are fun, knowledgeable and the boat was great. We caught...
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Jenny C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Captain and Boat!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on April 21, 2025
We had a great time with Big Fin Fishing Charters!ย  Captain Michael and his first mate are awesome and his boat is great!...
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