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.
Anglers Choice
68
Reviews
4
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Down Range Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(68 reviews)
Angler's choice
St. Petersburg
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $300

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 68 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing captain
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Shardai C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely wonderful time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 13, 2025
Right from the beginning the Captain was punctual, accommodating, welcoming and friendly. It was honestly a complete blast,...
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Leo H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on August 21, 2025
Mike was awesome, he was very helpful, bait, even cast out if we needed help, good fishing spots , great conversation, fileted...
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Askia R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day of fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on August 10, 2025
my family and I booked this fishing trip with captain Mike of Down Range Charter What a wonderful experience.very professional...
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Freddy S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Epic Fishing Adventure

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 14, 2025
Epic day on the water with Down Range Charters! Captain Mike kept us on fish all dayโ€”nonstop action, top-notch gear, and...
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Glenn P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great Capt

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on September 5, 2025
Capt Michael was an extraordinary Capt and guide. I went with a 23 totally blind young man. His attention and encouragement...
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