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Michael Avinon
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Michael Avinon

Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Captain Michael Avinon, a fifth generation Floridian, has been fishing in Florida his whole life. He started off as a first mate in the Florida keys, then moved to Naples in 1992 and began his career as a charter captain. Over the years he's won numerous tournaments and also holds six world records that are still currently unbroken. Gaining popularity in Florida as a captain has led him to appear in multiple fishing television shows, including Captains Tales, Sportsman's Adventures with Captain Rick Murphy, Real Animals with Captain Mike Anderson, and most recently with Captain Blair Wiggins. He has also had multiple appearances on Florida Insider Fishing report as well.

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  • Findiction Charters

    Findiction Charters

    Santa Rosa Beach
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    US $650
  • Findiction Charters

    Findiction Charters

    Santa Rosa Beach
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    US $1,200

Rating

5.0
56 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (56)

Showing 1 – 5 of 56 reviews
  • Larry Mitt
    Larry Mitt
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Gulf Trip

    5hr on35' contender for 6 customers • 4 adults

    What an awesome trip! We had a great time fishing with family and caught plenty of fish. This was our first time fishing in the Gulf, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The weather was windy and the water choppy, but Capt. Michael still put us on the fish. We caught Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, and Triggerfish while watching dolphins along the way. It made for an unforgettable day on the water! We shared plenty of laughs and made wonderful family memories. Thank you, Capt. Michael, for making our first Gulf fishing trip one to remember. We will absolutely be back! 🎣

  • Rob Vincent
    Rob Vincent
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Fishing Experience

    5hr on 35'contender for 6 customers • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time deep sea fishing for grouper and snapper with Capt Michael. He is an extremely experienced angler and knew exactly what to do and where to go to find the fish. I will add that he was fantastic with our 10-year-old son and made sure he had a great time. The trip was an incredible success and we were eating grouper for dinner less than 5 hours after pulling it out of the Gulf. We highly reccomend Capt Michael!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Red Grouper
  • Jon Christman
    Jon Christman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Rise and shine! It is fishing time!

    5hr on 35'contender for 6 customers • 1 adult

    Great experience with Capt Mike! We got on the water early. The water was pretty choppy first thing and calmed down by noon. I let the rest of the family sleep in; otherwise, we would had a bunch of sea sick kids. We didn’t have any luck catching some early morning black fin. We caught several bonitas. We moved to bottom fishing about ten miles out. Capt Mike put me on fish right away. We brought home some nice grouper, a triggerfish, and snapper. I would absolutely recommend Capt Mike for your next fishing experience.

  • Joe Renn
    Joe Renn
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best experience yet!!

    8hr on 35'contender for 6 customers • 5 adults

    I have been on a lot of deep sea charters, but this one takes the cake. I have never met a more knowledgeable captain than Captain Michael. The guy knows his stuff. If you’re looking for an off shore fishing charter in his area, book him. You will be that you did and you will be amazed. Thank you Captain Michael.

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Scamp Grouper
  • Bryan Aldridge
    Bryan Aldridge
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Michael is the best

    5hr on35' contender for 6 customers • 6 adults • 2 children

    We booked a half day fishing trip with Captain Michael for 6 people on his 35 foot boat. We had an excellent time with him. He was very knowledgeable about how and where to find the best fish. We took 3 adults and 3 kids/teens We all left saying we cant wait to go fishing with him again.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers display a large red grouper aboard a fishing boat offshore under clear blue skies.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Grouper
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
    We had a good time talking about hunting and fishing with Michael. Took a near shore trip and the boys caught plenty of triggers, red snappers, red groupers, vermillion snappers and an AJ.
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers display a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat in a marina setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Grouper
    We began October right where September left off with plenty of grouper and snapper for dinner and even a surprise cobia.Thanks to the hurricane we’ve seen cooler water temperatures afterward and in my opinion some of the best fishing of the year.
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers display a large grouper aboard an offshore fishing boat in open ocean conditions.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Larry M.
    Larry M.
    What an awesome trip! We had a great time fishing with family and caught plenty of fish. This was our first time fishing in the Gulf, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. The weather was windy and the water choppy, but Capt. Michael still put us on the fish. We caught Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Amberjack, Grouper, and Triggerfish while watching dolphins along the way. It made for an unforgettable day on the water! We shared plenty of laughs and made wonderful family memories. Thank you, Capt. Michael, for making our first Gulf fishing trip one to remember. We will absolutely be back! 🎣
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Group of anglers, including young fishermen, proudly displaying red snapper and grouper catches on a boat at a sunny coastal marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Terry C.
    Terry C.
     we caught red snapper and grouper in abundance. Captain Mike was awesome. I would definitely use him again. 
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Grouper while fishing offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Red grouper continues to be really good on both the 5 and 8 hour trips including a jumbo 33” red grouper caught on an 8 hour trip.On the 35’ contender we have federal permits so we can keep red snapper on all trips until late October.
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    A young angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, surrounded by friends in a sunny ocean setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jason L.
    Jason L.
    We had a great day on the water with Capt. Michael! Caught Snapper, Grouper, Bonitos and Amberjack. Would highly recommend and we will use them again!
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    A family proudly displaying their catch of two large Grouper while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Grouper
    Rob V.
    Rob V.
    We had a great time deep sea fishing for grouper and snapper with Capt Michael. He is an extremely experienced angler and knew exactly what to do and where to go to find the fish. I will add that he was fantastic with our 10-year-old son and made sure he had a great time. The trip was an incredible success and we were eating grouper for dinner less than 5 hours after pulling it out of the Gulf. We highly reccomend Capt Michael!
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Three anglers actively reeling in their lines while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a lively fishing experience.
    Ashley M.
    Ashley M.
    Michael was fantastic - his demeanor made for an incredibly enjoyable morning of fishing. Mom, dad + 2 boys all left happy as could be and ainging Michael’s praises.
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two adult anglers pose aboard a center-console fishing boat with a large red grouper over open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Grouper
    David K.
    David K.
  • Findiction Charters
    Findiction ChartersSanta Rosa Beach, FL
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    As the water is getting warmer it seems like the red snapper are moving a little deeper.For anyone wanting to catch red snapper the best option is going to be the 8 hour trip on the contender.We have been seeing some keepers along with keeper red grouper on our five hour trip.We also will start running a 6 hour trip starting this week to get out a little further offshore.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Findiction Charters in Santa Rosa Beach

Striped Bass and Sunshine Bass will be moving back into the lower portion of the river as winter approaches. You can expect more awesome fishing in the bay and on the nearshore reefs.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two adult anglers display a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat in a marina setting.

Plenty of Grouper, Snapper and Cobia

Oct 13, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
We began October right where September left off with plenty of grouper and snapper for dinner and even a surprise cobia.Thanks to the hurricane we’ve seen cooler water temperatures afterward and in my opinion some of the best fishing of the year.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Grouper while fishing offshore.

Jumbo 33” Red Grouper & Great Limits

Aug 7, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
Red grouper continues to be really good on both the 5 and 8 hour trips including a jumbo 33” red grouper caught on an 8 hour trip.On the 35’ contender we have federal permits so we can keep red snapper on all trips until late October.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

8 hour trip on the Contender

Jul 3, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
As the water is getting warmer it seems like the red snapper are moving a little deeper.For anyone wanting to catch red snapper the best option is going to be the 8 hour trip on the contender.We have been seeing some keepers along with keeper red grouper on our five hour trip.We also will start running a 6 hour trip starting this week to get out a little further offshore.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper on a fishing charter in open waters.

8 hour trip was successful

Jun 16, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
We’ve been running mostly half day trips the last few weeks catching plenty of keeper grouper and snapper for dinner but last week we ran an 8 hour trip and did very well with a limit of both red grouper and red snapper.We are booking most of the nearshore offshore trips due to the weather on the contender.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Grouper and snapper dinner

Jun 6, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
Been a little breezy so far this summer but with the 35’ contender we’ve been able to get offshore.Red snapper opening was June 1 and its been pretty good so far this season and plenty of red grouper also.Most 5hr trips we’re catching plenty for dinner and on the 8hr trips we’ve been consistent catching our limit.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.

Seeing red

May 6, 2026 • Santa Rosa Beach
Seems like this year both the inshore and offshore fishing has been really good .Inshore we’ve seen quite a few large trout and slot reds .Offshore the red grouper bite has been on fire with 4-6 keepers on the half day and limits on the full day. Red snapper season this year starts May 22nd and from what I’ve seen the last month it should beva good one.
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