Baytime Charters – Tampa Bay 

4.9/5 (249 reviews)
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State licensed
 West Gandy Boulevard 5108, Tampa, FL 33611, United States

Baytime Charters – Tampa Bay 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (249 reviews)
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West Gandy Boulevard 5108
Tampa, FL, United States
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Baytime Charters invites you on an exclusive adventure through the Tampa Bay with USCG certified Captain Samuel Newman. He specializes in nearshore and inshore trips, running anywhere from 4 to 12 hours long, and is an expert in catching trophy Redfish, Snook, Grouper, and many more!

You’ll be fishing from a 22’ Nautic Star bay boat, outfitted with state-of-the-art amenities, safety gear, and navigational equipment. Her shallow draft makes her perfect for inshore fishing and she has a sturdy hull that can take the waves really well so you don’t get beat up on windy days. She accommodates up to 4 guests per trip and children of all ages are welcome to join.

Capt. Samuel entertains both beginners as well as hardcore anglers and caters each trip based on your preferences. You’ll be fishing in the Tampa Bay and its numerous coves, inlets, and flats to target big inshore and nearshore fish. He offers evening fishing, fly fishing, relaxing trips, and intense, 12-hour “Iron Man” excursions.

Each trip is customizable and you’ll be provided with quality rods, reels, and tackle, mostly by Penn, so you can fish like a pro. If you’d like to give fly fishing a try, please let the captain know before your trip so he can bring all the necessary equipment. Please note that up to 2 people can fly fish at the same time.

You’ll target trophy Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Cobia, Kingfish, Goliath and Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, and many more! After the trip, the captain will offer to clean and fillet your catch so you can go home and make some delicious fish tacos for the family! Just be sure to bring an extra cooler so you can take the fish home with you.

Everything you need is taken care of, including your fishing license. Just pack snacks, drinks, and sunscreen and show up at the Gandy Boat Ramp 20 minutes prior to departure. Get ready for an incredible journey in the Tampa Bay with Baytime Charters and book your trip today!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 249 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (243)

Highly Recommend!!
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
+240

Angler rating

237
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

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Ashley Denhartigh
Ashley Denhartigh
5.0
Verified
New
Highly Recommend!!
Half Day Afternoon on November 24, 20252 adults1 child
Great day fishing yesterday on Tampa Bay with Baytime Charters - Captain Sam was a great host and guide!! He communicated clearly prior to the trip and exchange contact information in case we needed to get in touch. Directions to the boat ramp were clear and concise. He was at the launch on time with bait, ready to go! He was kind, gave clear communication and tips on how to catch the species we were after. Conditions on the bay were beautiful - calm, no wind, warm with sun, however the beautiful weather made fishing challenging. Captain Sam made adjustments throughout our trip to make sure we were catching fish. We caught Ladyfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Redfish. It was an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend!!
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Snook
Redfish
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Eric Gruber
Eric Gruber
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 19, 20251 adult1 child
I had an amazing time on a fishing charter with Captain Sam! From start to finish, the trip was top-notch. We caught plenty of redfish, snook, and a variety of other species — the action was nonstop. Captain Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knows the best spots to fish. He’s also great with kids, patient, and makes the experience fun and enjoyable for everyone on board. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, you’ll be in great hands. Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Sam — you won’t be disappointed!
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Brett Ness
Brett Ness
5.0
Verified
Exact experience we hoped for!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 20252 adults
Ocean fishing was something me and my wife had been wanting to do for a long time, and Captain Sam Newman made it an awesome experience! He was extremely knowledgeable and is very clearly passionate about fishing, his business, and his customers. He didn’t care about how much experience we had, and was fun to talk to. He went above and beyond prepping for the day, and when the day was over he gutted, cleaned and bagged our fish. We wanted to eat it right out of the water so he recommended we take it to a local bar to cook it. It was the exact experience we hoped for. Highly recommend!
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Bo Zheng
Bo Zheng
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip you don't want to miss
Half Day Afternoon on December 23, 20241 adult1 child
Ryan and I went fishing with Captain Sam in Tampa Bay. It turned out to be one of our best charter fishing trips ever. Captain Sam is very experienced. He knows where to go, how to adjust fishing strategy and location based pressure and water temperature. Ryan and I had so much fun. We caught one bonnethead shark, 10+ sea trout with 5 keeper, and numerous ladyfish. Using the skills Captain Sam taught us, we caught more fish on a pier using live shrimp right after the fish trip. I highly recommend Captain Sam to everyone who loves fishing no matter how much experience you have. BTW, the fish sandwich Ryan made is delicious 😋
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Nathan Reamey
Nathan Reamey
5.0
Verified
Tampa Slam!
Full Day on July 12, 20252 adults
We hit the Tampa Slam! Redfish, snook, spotted sea trout! Plus a bonnet head shark, several ladyfish, and a silver trout. Certainly a variety pack! Captain Sam was awesome! Put us on the fish and we would get a hit immediately every time we moved! Highly recommend!! We will be back. My teenager asked if we could go again tomorrow!! Ha! We want to come back and get a triple tail!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
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2 Hour Trip
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US $350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4 Hour Trip
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Afternoon
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4 Hour Trip
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US $550
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 249 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (243)

Highly Recommend!!
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
+240

Angler rating

237
8
2
2
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 249 reviews
Showing: 5 of 249 reviews
Ashley Denhartigh
Ashley Denhartigh
5.0
Verified
New
Highly Recommend!!
Half Day Afternoon on November 24, 20252 adults1 child
Great day fishing yesterday on Tampa Bay with Baytime Charters - Captain Sam was a great host and guide!! He communicated clearly prior to the trip and exchange contact information in case we needed to get in touch. Directions to the boat ramp were clear and concise. He was at the launch on time with bait, ready to go! He was kind, gave clear communication and tips on how to catch the species we were after. Conditions on the bay were beautiful - calm, no wind, warm with sun, however the beautiful weather made fishing challenging. Captain Sam made adjustments throughout our trip to make sure we were catching fish. We caught Ladyfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Redfish. It was an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend!!
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Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
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Eric Gruber
Eric Gruber
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Sam!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 19, 20251 adult1 child
I had an amazing time on a fishing charter with Captain Sam! From start to finish, the trip was top-notch. We caught plenty of redfish, snook, and a variety of other species — the action was nonstop. Captain Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly knows the best spots to fish. He’s also great with kids, patient, and makes the experience fun and enjoyable for everyone on board. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, you’ll be in great hands. Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Sam — you won’t be disappointed!
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Brett Ness
Brett Ness
5.0
Verified
Exact experience we hoped for!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 20252 adults
Ocean fishing was something me and my wife had been wanting to do for a long time, and Captain Sam Newman made it an awesome experience! He was extremely knowledgeable and is very clearly passionate about fishing, his business, and his customers. He didn’t care about how much experience we had, and was fun to talk to. He went above and beyond prepping for the day, and when the day was over he gutted, cleaned and bagged our fish. We wanted to eat it right out of the water so he recommended we take it to a local bar to cook it. It was the exact experience we hoped for. Highly recommend!
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Bo Zheng
Bo Zheng
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip you don't want to miss
Half Day Afternoon on December 23, 20241 adult1 child
Ryan and I went fishing with Captain Sam in Tampa Bay. It turned out to be one of our best charter fishing trips ever. Captain Sam is very experienced. He knows where to go, how to adjust fishing strategy and location based pressure and water temperature. Ryan and I had so much fun. We caught one bonnethead shark, 10+ sea trout with 5 keeper, and numerous ladyfish. Using the skills Captain Sam taught us, we caught more fish on a pier using live shrimp right after the fish trip. I highly recommend Captain Sam to everyone who loves fishing no matter how much experience you have. BTW, the fish sandwich Ryan made is delicious 😋
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Nathan Reamey
Nathan Reamey
5.0
Verified
Tampa Slam!
Full Day on July 12, 20252 adults
We hit the Tampa Slam! Redfish, snook, spotted sea trout! Plus a bonnet head shark, several ladyfish, and a silver trout. Certainly a variety pack! Captain Sam was awesome! Put us on the fish and we would get a hit immediately every time we moved! Highly recommend!! We will be back. My teenager asked if we could go again tomorrow!! Ha! We want to come back and get a triple tail!
Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
0

FAQs about Baytime Charters – Tampa Bay

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2010
Boat manufacturer
Nautic star
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki V6 4-stroke
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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