Captain
Michael Ayersman

Member since January 2021 St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
Techniques
Whether looking for a meat trip of inshore species, a Saltwater Slam, or chasing the Mighty Tarpon.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Ayersman

St. Petersburg, United States
Background
Captain Michael has over 35 years of fishing experience. From native streams to the Gulf of Mexico and the Great Lakes, he's seen it all. he has experience in both freshwater and saltwater fishing.
Techniques
Whether looking for a meat trip of inshore species, a Saltwater Slam, or chasing the Mighty Tarpon.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(63 reviews)
St. Petersburg
 4 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 63 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
Great Guide, Lots of Fish, Can't Wait to do it Again!
Great Guide, Lots of Fish, Can't Wait to do it Again!
Great Guide, Lots of Fish, Can't Wait to do it Again!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Scott C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on September 20, 2025
My 13-year old son and I booked a 4 hour charter with Captain Michael. My son had an incredible time. We caught 5 mackerel,...
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Alexxandr C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on September 3, 2025
Could not have asked for a better trip, went to a variety of spots to target different species, Captain Ayersman biggest concern...
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Geanne D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First time charter, great experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 1, 2025
My boyfriend and I went on this charter as an anniversary trip and Captain Michael was great! He was very knowledgeable about...
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Miguel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Michael!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 18, 2025
We had an amazing experience on a private charter fishing trip with Captain Michael. From the moment we stepped on board, he...
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Gene W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fist Tine Charter

VERIFIED   Doctors Office special Hours on July 26, 2025
I got to the boat slip early to scope things out. The launch site is not to crowded Captain Michael was right on time,...
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