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
(57 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 57 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
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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
96%
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Marquette M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 28, 2025
Captain Mike gave me and m family an awesome experience!ย  Great spotter, rigger, time manager and personality with expert...
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Cynthia K.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Day of Fishing!

VERIFIED   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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Landon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great full experience.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 11, 2025
Entire family enjoyed the trip. Catching fish, sight seeing, dolphins etc. Helpful Captain kept everyone enjoying the day.
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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   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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