Captain
Michael Panichello

Member since July 2019 Bonita Springs, United States
Background
I grew up in Leigh Acres, FL. Being an avid fisherman and hunter, I took every chance I could to go fishing on the waters of SW Florida. After graduating from high school, I joined the U.S. Coast Guard where I spent 20 years traveling around both US coasts while spending most of my time in the Pacific Northwest. Upon retiring from the Coast guard, I came back to SW Florida, bought a boat and immediately returned to my favorite fishing grounds. I am very passionate about my work and you can always be certain that my boat will be in tiptop shape allowing you to have a safe and memorable trip.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Panichello

Bonita Springs, United States
Background
I grew up in Leigh Acres, FL. Being an avid fisherman and hunter, I took every chance I could to go fishing on the waters of SW Florida. After graduating from high school, I joined the U.S. Coast Guard where I spent 20 years traveling around both US coasts while spending most of my time in the Pacific Northwest. Upon retiring from the Coast guard, I came back to SW Florida, bought a boat and immediately returned to my favorite fishing grounds. I am very passionate about my work and you can always be certain that my boat will be in tiptop shape allowing you to have a safe and memorable trip.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(71 reviews)
Bonita Springs
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
Tons of fish
Beeline Charters & Capt. Mike are Great!
Great day with Captain Mike!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Nick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 22, 2026
mike was very knowledgeable on the best places to catch fish. How to fish, and best techniques to help catch. Boat was very...
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Stephen G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beeline Charters & Capt. Mike are Great!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 9, 2025
Capt. Mike put us in the right spots to catch fish on a difficult day with the wind and weather conditions. We caught fish...
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Joseph S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 6, 2026
Captain Mike did a great job keeping everyone in the water fishing. Very knowledgeable and a great guy. Our party of four enjoyed...
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Blake N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 26, 2026
Mike is a very knowledgeable guide and the boat is well equipped!ย  Highly recommend!
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Robert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Michael is the best guide ever!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 14, 2026
We caught lots of fish, many different types.
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