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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Santa Rosa Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
Great Captain and Trip
Excellent Fishing Experience
Excellent Fishing Experience
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Taggart B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip nearshore-offshore on August 19, 2025
We had a blast catching snapper, amberjack, Bonita, and mangrove snapper but the captain made the trip. Great guy, would highly...
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Ron H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First trip on the gulf of America

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip nearshore-offshore on April 28, 2025
Great day of fishing! Caught grouper, snapper, trigger, king mackerel and a big bull shark. Had the throw the snapper back...
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Travis J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on August 20, 2025
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