We booked a last minute fishing trip with Big Fin Charters for Father’s day for my husband and father in law. It was hot, but we had a great time! They are family friendly. The trip consisted of me, my husband, 2 sons (26 and 10 y/o) and mother and father in law. My in-laws are elderly and Big Fin Charters made sure they were comfortable. We booked it for a 4 hour trip in the jetties, but Capt Michael was honest with us and mentioned that with it being Father’s Day weekend, it was crowded at the jetties and asked if we were open to going further out. We were ok with it.. especially since we were able to catch 2 kingfish and 4 big snappers. We were bummed that we couldn’t keep the snappers since they were out of season, but it was still fun. We had a blast and will definitely book with them again when we go out again in Fernandina.

I usually do not leave reviews but I had to give the captain and first mate a thumbs up. It was a little bit choppy this morning and most boats did not make it out but that did not stop the captain from putting meat on the deck.  We just needed one more species for an inshore grand slam.  These guys are personable and a pleasure to just fish with.  We were a group of Yanks from PA and will be back to fish again.  Perhaps even again this week!

First of all, from the minute I called Captain Michael Foster, he was so personable, answering all questions with depth and knowledge about the fish, the jetties, where we had time to go, etc. I got such a good feeling from him on the phone and my gut proved me right. The same comfortable feeling in person. He accommodated our every need. We caught our own bait along with the bait he brought, we were set. We caught so many fish, I got tired of reeling them in. There were six of us on the boat and everybody was catching fish on both sides of the boat. We moved three times and each spot was spectacular. I would def hire Big Fin Charters again and again.

Booked this just a couple days in advance. Did the 3 hour morning due to having fairly motion sick kids and one that didn’t particularly care about fishing, but even she had a great time! Caught a variety of fish, caught one big (by my standards anyway) shark. Would definitely recommend!

Capt Michael is a true professional and outstanding guide.  My son loved fishing growing up and since joining the Navy, he and I have had very little time to spend together.  We decided to book a trip with Big Fin Charters and did not know what to expect but was just hoping to spend some time on the water together.  After scouting the area, Capt Michael determined the best place to place to cast our lines and within 30 minutes, my son was fighting a Bull Redfish for ten plus minutes.  And I was soon to follow.  Not knowing much about the area, let alone fishing, Capt Michael spent time with us explaining the local “fish culture” to include regulations and best practices.  Can’t say enough about his charter business and have definitely become a repeat customer.  Fair winds and following seas Capt.
V/R,
Jon