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.
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Findiction Charters

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Santa Rosa Beach
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Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

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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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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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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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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Fishing with Michael
Fishing with Michael
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
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Jay S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Wade W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Michael

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore (AM) on October 25, 2025
Captain Mike did an awesome job. He was on time, friendly and knowledgeable. Will book again with him next year.
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Brian T.
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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Awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Bay (AM) on October 23, 2025
Captain Mike was awesome, friendly and patient. Put a lot of effort into getting us onto some fish and we had a lot of fun.
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Jeff W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hard working Captain

VERIFIED   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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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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