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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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(25 reviews)
Islamorada
trips from US $650
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(10 reviews)
Islamorada
trips from US $650
Very good
3.2 / 5
(2 reviews)
Islamorada
trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 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
92%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
73%
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Tom L.
Dallas, TX
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 23, 2021
Captain Phil covered a lot of ground! When the fish were biting, we would cast for a while, no. Itโ€™s, we would move on to...
Tom L. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Russell S.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with Capt Phil

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2018
Good effort by Capt Phil to put us on fish. We did catch a few keepers. Overall a good day.
Russell S. recommends Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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Robert H.
Stuart, FL
Bad
1.3 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Save your money. Find another fishing guide.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 22, 2023
I showed up to go fishing today and captain Mike was not there. He used a โ€œsubcontractorโ€ to take me fishing. He used frozen...
Robert H. does not recommend Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 19'
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David A.
Linthicum Heights, Maryland
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2017
My boys and I had a great time.ย  We caught some good fish.
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Sonnie K. A.
Jacksonville, FL
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
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Fun Family

VERIFIED   Half day trip in the afternoon on June 25, 2021
I did not feel we were treated well. I went along because i wanted my kids have fun.ย  But i have to let people know how unpleasant...
Sonnie K. A. does not recommend Fintastic Fishing Charters โ€“ 22'
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