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
(286 reviews)
Angler's choice
Fernandina Beach
 5 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 287 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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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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Alexander F.
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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Wonderful trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore fishing on July 10, 2025
We had a great time and caught fish.ย  Both a win in my book.
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Russell C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetties (PM) on April 26, 2025
Had a great time. Checked our boxes: Fun time, caught the biggest fish weโ€™d ever caught, and caught a large eating fish which...
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Lindsay W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Morning Excursion

VERIFIED   Inshore fishing on April 15, 2025
Came down to Amelia for Spring Break and booked this charter for the kiddos. The crew were amazing and made sure we had the...
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William K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tarpon and Sharks oh my

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jettie (AM) on July 31, 2024
Cpt. Michael and Ty put us on some fantastic fishing this morning.ย  The trip started with multiple Tarpon hookups before...
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Nathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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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