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.

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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.
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Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(15 reviews)
Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $700

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Ron H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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...
Ron H. recommends Findiction Charters
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Andrew C.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and Trip

VERIFIED   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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Jay S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time. Great captain.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on July 14, 2025
We caught a lot of fish but only a few keepers. Capt was great. Very accommodating. Baited and unhooked fish as well....
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Jason H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on May 25, 2025
What a great day. Captain put us on the fish and kept us on the fish.
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Steve D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 15, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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