Charter Operator
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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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(27 reviews)
Islamorada
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Trips from US $650
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4.6 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
BETTER THAN EXPECTED
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AM half day
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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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Thomas N.
Grand Marais, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 22, 2021
Thomas N. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Rich F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2021
Rich F. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Michael N.
York, PA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Whole day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2022
Fishing was slow. Pockets of small fish, few keepers. Did a lot of moving around but the bite wasnโ€™t good.
Michael N. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 22'
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Dale T.
NO FORT MYERS, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 2, 2020
We went to the Keys to celebrate my birthday and to go fishing. Captain Phil haves is a great time!
Dale T. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Albert M.
Wynnewood, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 2, 2019
Captain Chad was great
Albert M. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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