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.
Anglers Choice
306
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
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Big Fin Charters

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Bigfin Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 306 reviews
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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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Bruce B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jetty trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on August 5, 2025
Captain Mike did a great job helping us catch flounder and Spanish mackerel for dinner then off to catch Jack cravelle , redfish,...
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Nathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - Offshore (AM) on May 6, 2025
Had a great time. Caught a ton of fishโ€ฆ only downside was the competition from the sharks but thatโ€™s normal. Captain kept...
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Amanda R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   NEW  PM river trip (copy) on October 17, 2025
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Carl G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on September 20, 2025
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Dustin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew!! Very helpful, caught great fish

VERIFIED   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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