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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Down Range Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(51 reviews)
St. Petersburg
 7 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Cynthia K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on July 23, 2025
Mike was fantastic.ย  He was really knowledgeable and gun.ย  Have already recommended him to a friend.ย  It was a great day.
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Ted P.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Mike is an Awesome guy. Was really personable and very helpful. Made are trip very worth it. Thanks Mike!
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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   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
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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PERFECT TRIP

VERIFIED   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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Randy B.
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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Great trip and an even better Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on August 3, 2025
Enjoyed every bit of our fishing charter with Captain Mike! Would highly recommend!
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