Captain
Michael Avinon

Member since April 2025 Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Avinon

Santa Rosa Beach, United States
Background
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.
Anglers Choice
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Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(22 reviews)
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Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $675

Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Just added to our fleet
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Niceville
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Grouper for Dinner
Grouper for Dinner
Mar 28, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Been busy with spring break trips the last two weeks and the red grouper fishing has been really good.On all our half days offshore thereโ€™s been plenty of keeper grouper even catching five keepers on one half day.Vermillion snapper and porgies have been providing lots of action and fish tacos while fishing for grouper.If your ready for nonstop action and fresh fish for dinner try our offshore trips on the 35โ€™ contender,you wont be disappointed.
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New year New boat
New year New boat
Feb 14, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Hope everyoneโ€™s new year has gotten off to a great start,once again we saw snowfall on the bay in freeport but thankfully it wasnโ€™t like last years epic snowstorm.For offshore this year we have added a 35โ€™ contender for charters starting March1.It will be the largest center cosole boat available for charters in Santa Rosa Beach allowing us to get up to 6 angles offshore quickly and comfortably.We are going to offer a wide range of trips targeting grouper and snapper to daytime swordfishing and also trolling for wahoo,tuna and mahi.If youโ€™ve seen any of our past television shows then you know your in for an adventure,looking forward to seeing everyone this spring.
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Grocery run
Grocery run
Dec 15, 2025 Santa Rosa Beach
Took advantage of some beautiful weather to look at a few spots and put some filets in the freezer,needless to say,mission accomplished.Days that itโ€™s been windy the redfish and trout fishing has been really good in the bay with plenty of reds in the slot.With the water clarity being so good weโ€™ve been able to sight fish the reds catching them on the fly.Weather looks really good going into Christmas break,should make for some great trips.
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Fall temps and great fishing
Fall temps and great fishing
Dec 11, 2025 Santa Rosa Beach
Water temps have been steadily falling the last couple weeks and its made for some great fishing.
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Seeing Red
Seeing Red
Dec 11, 2025 Santa Rosa Beach
Cooler temperatures have made for some of the best fishing so far this year.In the bay redfish and trout have been fired up.Offshore federal red snapper season reopens this weekend through the end of the year.Winter time red snapper fishing in my opinion is one of the best times of the year with fish moving cliser to shore.
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Spring fishing is heating up
Spring fishing is heating up
May 30, 2025 Santa Rosa Beach
Wind finally backed off long enough to slip offshore this past weekend and the bite was really good.Constant action everywhere we fished with triggers, grouper,red snapper and a few cobia.Fishing near shore should only get better as water temps continue to rise.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
catch of a lifetime for my son w 28\u201d Trout
catch of a lifetime for my son w 28\u201d Trout
catch of a lifetime for my son w 28\u201d Trout
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Primeau H.
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Absolutely AMAZING!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on March 25, 2026
Captain Mike was incredible! He worked quick to put us in fish and we succeeded! We caught roughly 100 fish in about 4 hours...
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Taggart B.
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Excellent Fishing Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip nearshore-offshore on July 23, 2025
My family and I had an exceptional private fishing charter with Captain Mike Avinon this week. His professionalism, friendly...
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David M.
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A great time!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr on35' contender for 6 customers on April 3, 2026
Captain Mike was great - very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. We caught a ton of fish - vermilion snapper, grouper,...
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CLINT T.
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Catch of a lifetime for my son w 28โ€ Trout

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on March 12, 2026
extremely knowledgeable Capt and look forward to going with him in Sept.
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Michael C.
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on August 26, 2025
Captain Mike runs an outstanding charter. He is professional, knowledgeable and patient. He knows where to find the fish and...
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