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
(30 reviews)
St. Petersburg
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Aaron H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   Doctors Office special Hours on March 26, 2025
Captain Michael was awesome! We did the 2 hour quick trip with my 9 and 12 year old sons. We caught 2 big redfish that...
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Adam J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on June 5, 2025
Captain was a great guy and very knowledgeable and professional. He went above and beyond to put us on fish, we got plenty...
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Chuck P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

PERFECT TRIP

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on May 30, 2025
The captain made sure that he knew exactly what I wanted out of the trip. He developed a plan for that to happen. I completely...
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Dolores R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on May 27, 2025
Michael was an excellent captain and I recommend him. He went above and be on to get us some fish and a few extras.
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Shane L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Absolutely wonderful charter!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 7, 2025
Captain Mike way over exceeded our expectations!!! Wonderful guy and very very knowledgeable was an amazing experience!! Kept...
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