Michael Ikemeier
Captain

Michael Ikemeier

St. Petersburg, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
Captain Michael has been fishing since he could walk. Water has always been home for him. He quit his 9 to 5 to pursue his dream of working on the water. The captain would be blessed to share the experience of natural Florida with you!

Charter

Rating

4.9
287 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (287)

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  • Casey Davis
    Casey Davis
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing experience!

    Half Day Trip – Inshore3 adults

    Captain Mike did a great job for me and my 2 sons. He was very well prepared, he had extensive knowledge of the area, and was able to put us on some fish even in non favorable weather conditions! This is where it pays off to have an experienced guide! He also has a passion for fishing that he simply can’t hide. This makes a difference too! He’s not just out there to get a pay check! He loves it! We caught at least one of every species fish he has advertised! With a few extras! Snook, Redfish, and Sea Trout mainly! You can’t go wrong with this guy! We will definitely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Snook
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Rosalyn Stone
    Rosalyn Stone
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time on a beautiful day in Tampa Bay!

    2 Hour Trip - 4:30 PM3 adults

    Myself, my husband, and my adult son all took a charter for 2 hours with Mike. It was a wonderful experience and we had a great time! First of all, although we were initially slated to arrive on time, because of last-minute traffic in the area, we ended up being late. Mike was very cool and understanding about that. He immediately got us out into the water where we started catching fish. He took care of everything we needed, baiting the hooks, casting, and giving tips to help us fish on our own. He would relocate the boat if it seemed like an area was going cold. It was obvious his main goal was to get us to pull some fish in the boat! He also was very interesting to talk to, and interacted with us the whole time. Honestly, I could not have asked for a better day for the few hours that we had out on the water. I wish it could’ve been longer! We had a wonderful time, caught plenty of fish, and thoroughly enjoyed our time on the boat! Highly highly recommend Mike, he is fantastic!

  • Jake Snow
    Jake Snow
    us
    Tulsa, OK, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Phenomenal Experience!

    2 Hour Trip2 adults

    Mike is an exceptional guide! He communicated early to make sure we found him and got aboard the boat. He took us right to where the fish were! My wife and I lost count of how many we reeled in! Mike made sure our hooks always had bait on them and helped us with removing the hooks when we made a catch. We caught several species and even caught a black tip shark! My wife caught two mackerels that were keeper size! Mike fileted them on the boat for us and put them on ice so we could take them in to town and have them cooked up! It was a great experience and we would definitely do it again and recommend Mike to our friends!

  • Sean Higgins
    Sean Higgins
    us
    Massachusetts, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    great first time out for my son

    2 Hour Trip3 adults1 child

    we tried to make this trip a couple years ago but unfortunately didnt work out because of weather and Capt Mike didnt want my son’s first trip to be ruined with wind. finally had a chance to redo today and it did not dissapoint. Capt Mike was fantastic, got us on fish as soon as we got out and helped make this an incredible first trip for my 8 yo. would highly recommend and will be rebooking when back in town.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
  • Jason Pitchon
    Jason Pitchon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the bay close to the Skyway

    3/4 Day Trip – Inshore4 adults

    Great day. weather a little iffy but turned out awesome. Capt Mike kept on top of the fish all day. Snook and Trout Even caught back to back Monster Trout in one area. Flounder Jack Ladyfish. my nephew hooked a tarpon for a brief moment. Saw some dolphins rays and a couple of bonnet heads. We would do it all over again. Captain mike is super knowledgeable and friendly and keeps em coming.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Snook
    Flounder

Real catches shared by our community

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    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    My boys had the best time!
    Jamie W.
    Jamie W.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great trip, great experience
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Repeat Customer
    Michael L.
    Michael L.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great day on the bay close to the Skyway
    Jason P.
    Jason P.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    A great day of fishing!
    Iszak M.
    Iszak M.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Perfect first time out for our Nephew.
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great Fishing Trip
    Linda T.
    Linda T.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    great first time out for my son
    Sean H.
    Sean H.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Captain was fantastic. We caught a lot of fish and he was very personable.
    Dave G.
    Dave G.
  • Precision Backcountry Charters
    Precision Backcountry ChartersSt. Petersburg, FL
    Great Time!
    Adam H.
    Adam H.

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