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Fintastic Fishing Charters

Member since June 2016 Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Mike Patterson started fishing at the tender age of 4 years old in a stream behind his house in Maryland and he continued to fish the state's diverse fishery as he was growing up. Although Captain Mike started his career as an electrician, he suffered an extremely serious accident at 26, when he broke his neck. Deciding from this point on to live his life to the fullest, he became a dive instructor and moved to Islamorada, where he ran a dive shop and led offshore fishing charters. Having enjoyed a successful career offshore, he decided to become a full-time backcountry fishing guide, entering and winning multiple backcountry tournaments. He's now been a fishing guide for over 30 years and, having fully recovered from his near-death accident, is determined to continue living his life to the fullest and to be thankful for every day he has on this earth. Captain Mike fishes with captains Chris and Phil. They are also amazing captains and will make your day on the water perfect.

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Islamorada, United States
Background
Captain Mike Patterson started fishing at the tender age of 4 years old in a stream behind his house in Maryland and he continued to fish the state's diverse fishery as he was growing up. Although Captain Mike started his career as an electrician, he suffered an extremely serious accident at 26, when he broke his neck. Deciding from this point on to live his life to the fullest, he became a dive instructor and moved to Islamorada, where he ran a dive shop and led offshore fishing charters. Having enjoyed a successful career offshore, he decided to become a full-time backcountry fishing guide, entering and winning multiple backcountry tournaments. He's now been a fishing guide for over 30 years and, having fully recovered from his near-death accident, is determined to continue living his life to the fullest and to be thankful for every day he has on this earth. Captain Mike fishes with captains Chris and Phil. They are also amazing captains and will make your day on the water perfect.
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Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $650

Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 22'

State licensed
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(11 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
76%
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Shawn G.
Auburn, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with captain chris

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2022
Tough day with wind, but captain Chris put is on fish! He was very knowledgeable about the area and explained a lot of what...
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Edward L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2024
Edward L. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Joshua S.
Newark, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A day out in the Backcountry with Capt Phil

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 5, 2021
My girls told me they wanted to go out and go fishing ! So I booked a trip with Capt Phil ! He knew all the spots to go ! The...
Joshua S. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 22'
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Jess H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 3, 2023
Jess H. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Andrew H.
Richmond, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with Captain Phil

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 7, 2022
My wife and I took a charter into the backcountry with captain Phil. He put us on redfish and snook. Great day on the water...
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