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
36
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My Charter Listings

Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
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Santa Rosa Beach
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
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Niceville
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

8 hour trip was successful
8 hour trip was successful
Jun 16, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Weโ€™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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Grouper and snapper dinner
Grouper and snapper dinner
Jun 6, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Been a little breezy so far this summer but with the 35โ€™ contender weโ€™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 weโ€™re catching plenty for dinner and on the 8hr trips weโ€™ve been consistent catching our limit.
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Seeing red
Seeing red
May 6, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Seems like this year both the inshore and offshore fishing has been really good .Inshore weโ€™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 Iโ€™ve seen the last month it should beva good one.
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8hr trip on 35โ€™ contender
8hr trip on 35โ€™ contender
Apr 14, 2026 Santa Rosa Beach
Red grouper fishing continues to be really good with keeper grouper on the half days and limits on the 8 hr trips.Recently had a local group on an 8 hour trip and finished the day up catching amberjacks on light tackle after we caught our 6 man limit of red grouper and triggerfish.Also seeing plenty of vermillion snapper and porgies mixed in so if youโ€™re ready for fresh fish tacos or putting some filets in the freezer give us a call.
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Red grouper for dinner
Red grouper for dinner
Apr 14, 2026 Niceville
Red grouper fishing continues to be really good with keepers on the 5hr trips and limits on our 8 jour trips.On a recent 8 hr trip we finished the day pulling on some amberjacks after catching our 6 man limit of red grouper and triggerfish.
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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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Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jon C.
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Rise and shine! It is fishing time!

VERIFIED   5hr on 35'contender for 6 customers on April 9, 2026
Great experience with Capt Mike!ย  We got on the water early.ย  The water was pretty choppy first thing and calmed down by...
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Primeau H.
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Absolutely AMAZING!!

VERIFIED   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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Colin B.
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Offshore 15 miles

VERIFIED   NEW  5hr on 35'contender for 6 customers on June 12, 2026
Professional captain, large and clean boat. Grouper, Dolphin, Snapper & Triggerfish. Will certainly book again
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Cody D.
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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  8hr on 35'contender for 6 customers on May 27, 2026
Captain put us on fish at every spot. water was extremely rough and was not in our favor but he made it happen!
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