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
(15 reviews)
Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Best Birthday for Father & Son
Best Birthday for Father & Son
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Taggart B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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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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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Angela M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Birthday for Father & Son

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on September 13, 2025
I purchased the charter for my son and husband, who share a birthday. Captain Mike did his best to make sure it was a great...
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Andrea F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Charter Ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on September 3, 2025
We have used Fishing Booker a lot and this was the best one we have booked with yet! Super knowledge and kept us on fish the...
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Jeff W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hard working Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  Full day grouper and snapper on September 6, 2025
We hit it hard today. Took home some great fish. Michael put us on fish all day.
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