Bait-N-Bite 

5.0
(49 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1399 Severn Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, United States–

Bait-N-Bite 

Tampa, FL, United States
–
22 ft
4
5.0
(49 reviews)

Bait-N-Bite is your ticket to the stunning waters of Tampa. With Captain TJ at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Shark, and more could be biting if you cast your line at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to freeline live bait and bottom fish using light tackle. I primarily catch and release but if you'd like to take home something to eat we can accommodate as long as it's within season. Plus, I will fillet your catch at the end of the trip to save you from the hard work!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Seahunt with a dual helm tower for the best view at stalking down our next catch. Space for 4 passengers. Your captain will provide rods, reels, tackle and live bait. Everything you need for a productive day on the water.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Kids are welcome! Children 6 and under must wear life vests, so be sure to bring your children a properly fitted coast guard approved life jacket (to ensure fitment before arriving). It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray) and sunglasses. Bottled water will be provided, but if you'd like to bring something else, feel free. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Tampa for yourself with Bait-N-Bite!

Bait-N-Bite is your ticket to the stunning waters of Tampa. With Captain TJ at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Mangrove Snapper, Tarpon, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Shark, and more could be biting if you cast your line at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to freeline live bait and bottom fish using light tackle. I primarily catch and release but if you'd like to take home something to eat we can accommodate as long as it's within season. Plus, I will fillet your catch at the end of the trip to save you from the hard work!

You'll be fishing aboard a 22' Seahunt with a dual helm tower for the best view at stalking down our next catch. Space for 4 passengers. Your captain will provide rods, reels, tackle and live bait. Everything you need for a productive day on the water.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain.

Kids are welcome! Children 6 and under must wear life vests, so be sure to bring your children a properly fitted coast guard approved life jacket (to ensure fitment before arriving). It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray) and sunglasses. Bottled water will be provided, but if you'd like to bring something else, feel free. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Tampa for yourself with Bait-N-Bite!

Thomas Jacobson
Captain
Thomas Jacobson
11 years of experience
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Short & sweet 3hr
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $549
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Night
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hr Chasing The Big One!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $775
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Avid Angler
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Snook
Tarpon
+3
US $899
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0
49 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (62)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

Reviews (49)

  • Jacob Mays
    Jacob Mays
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip

    5 Hr Chasing The Big One! on August 31, 2026 • 3 adults

    Thomas was an amazing guide. we asked to get pit in snook and Cobia and thats what we caught. amazing experience and highly recommend.

  • Trent Fraley
    Trent Fraley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day AM trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on March 4, 2026 • 2 adults

    Went on the 4 hour trip with more experienced angler and someone with no experience. Was able to put us on fish and accommodate to both our needs. Highly recommend!

  • Scott South
    Scott South
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    May fishing trip

    5 Hr Chasing The Big One! on May 18, 2026 • 2 adults
  • Negin Ashki
    Negin Ashki
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing captain and experience

    Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 2025 • 3 adults

    we had the most amazing time on this trip. Thomas was the most amazing Captain! highly recommend this experience with Thomas and this company

  • David Hale
    David Hale
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain and fishing was fun!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    capt thomas took us to several spots to find the fish, we hit hard and found a 33 redfish, had an amazing day! would recommend!

  • Keith Yodice
    Keith Yodice
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    One of the best fishing charters

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    super cool captain… got us on the fish! Got 19 fish in the boat … 4 different species

  • David Thompson
    David Thompson
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2017
    5 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    tampa in the sun

    5 Hr Chasing The Big One! on June 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    good day out with experienced and knowledgeable captain, very enjoyable, hot and sunny, dont forget your sun cream and a big hat 😄 😀😀

  • Bruce Jones
    Bruce Jones
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Hampshire, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Super Chill! and Super Fun

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025 • 2 adults

    TJ is an excellent boat captain and angler. We would highly recommend and go again. Super patient, understanding and flexible as anything and everything came up. Great with newbies and curious tween children. His boat with custom tower is perfect for the location. TJ is an excellent storyteller. Ask about the fish he caught from his tower. His face lights up! 🤣 Your day will go better if: you give yourself some extra time ⏰ in case the train 🚂 blocks your road in route, use the re-route to avoid the train, eat the “unlucky” bananas 🍌 before you arrive so as not to bring them on the boat, zip your phone 📱 into your pocket, if you choose to swim 🤿 for your dropped cell phone, remember there is a boat above your head on the way back up, if TJ jumps into the water too — expect that’s when the biggest fish will hit, if you catch a seagull 🦅 have your camera ready for that photo, wear your swimsuit 🩱 and jump in 🏊‍♀️ and put the lid back on the 🥨 pretzels. 🤣 Caught: ~~~~~~ Snook (a bunch) Ocean Trout Mangrove Snapper A Seagull Saw: ~~~~ Mullet Manatee Ray Porpoise Shark or Cohiba (4’) Pelicans Fell/lost out of my pocket: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ iPhone 14 Pro Max (well used) New place Name: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “The Phone Hole” - biggest strike of the day

  • Juan Gomez Maldonado
    Juan Gomez Maldonado
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Day Of The Year

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 26, 2024 • 3 adults

    Not going to lie .. best day of the year so far for me and my family. Captain Thomas Jacobson not only did he delivered but he has us hooked for life...Can't take the smiles of our faces ...Best fishing trip I have ever had..and that says a lot ... I've fished these waters before with other boats and captains, and never experienced what I did today, not only did Captain Thomas Jacobson delivered, he also won my family with his knowledge and professionalism, he is one that went above and beyond, my son is hooked and that by itself means more to me than any other experience I have ever had in these waters.. Cap. Tom this goes out to you Best day of our lives with the fishing we had today with you, it's been a hard last year for me and my family and being out there with you today brought us closer than we have been in quite a while...You kept a smile on me and my family all day.. and for the first time in a long time our smiles where genuine and not for camera purposes... I can't wait for our next trip with you .. You are the only Captain we will ever charter with and that's my word .. From me and my family we would like to thank you and we will spread the word for you brother. You have the Gomez family behind you from today and forward thank you and keep up the good work bro I promise that we will do everything on our side to let everyone know that you are the best at what you do .. We will see you soon brother my son and myself monthly sounds good to us ... thank you a million times for what you did for us today .. 10 stars to you

  • Peter Ngo
    Peter Ngo
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fun with Capt Tommy

    Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 2025 • 4 adults

    Captain Tommy did a great job with bringing us to a bunch of different fishing holes and setting us up with fresh bait when we needed it. He was so patient with all of our snags and got us up and fishing real quick. We brought home a bunch of keepers and released the undersized fish. Overall, I would recommend Captain Tommy for a great day out of fishing.

FAQs about Bait-N-Bite

Bait-N-Bite offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $549 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Short & sweet 3hr (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Night (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $775 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr Chasing The Big One! (5 hours)
  • US $899 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Avid Angler (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Bait-N-Bite, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bait-N-Bite include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Bait-N-Bite offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Bait-N-Bite offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Bait-N-Bite include:
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Thomas Jacobson
Thomas Jacobson
Tampa, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
49 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023
Step aboard Bait-N-Bite, where Captain TJ extends a warm welcome to all! Get ready for a fantastic adventure as we explore the wonders of Tampa Bay! Whether you're into light tackle, bottom fishing, or sight fishing, Captain TJ is here to guide you every step of the way. Capt. TJ knows the best spots to hook Snook, Redfish, and more. See you soon and tight lines!
Thomas Jacobson
Thomas Jacobson
Fully verified
49
reviews
2023
member since
~1h
response
Step aboard Bait-N-Bite, where Captain TJ extends a warm welcome to all! Get ready for a fantastic adventure as we explore the wonders of Tampa Bay! Whether you're into light tackle, bottom fishing, or sight fishing, Captain TJ is here to guide you every step of the way. Capt. TJ knows the best spots to hook Snook, Redfish, and more. See you soon and tight lines!

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Cobia
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a large catfish aboard a center-console boat on calm coastal waters.
    Jacob M.
    Jacob M.
    Thomas was an amazing guide. we asked to get pit in snook and Cobia and thats what we caught. amazing experience and highly recommend.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing from a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Clifton M.
    Clifton M.
    Captain Tommy was awsome. Showed us an amazing time out on the water. Very helpful knowledge and a great dude. Caught some great fish and had a great time. Thank you captian Tommy.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat on calm inshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    David T.
    David T.
    good day out with experienced and knowledgeable captain, very enjoyable, hot and sunny, dont forget your sun cream and a big hat 😄 😀😀
  • Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a center-console fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David H.
    David H.
    capt thomas took us to several spots to find the fish, we hit hard and found a 33 redfish, had an amazing day! would recommend!
  • An angler proudly displaying a Snook while seated on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Keith Y.
    Keith Y.
    super cool captain… got us on the fish! Got 19 fish in the boat … 4 different species
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish over calm coastal waters under a partly cloudy sky.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Trent F.
    Trent F.
    Went on the 4 hour trip with more experienced angler and someone with no experience. Was able to put us on fish and accommodate to both our needs. Highly recommend!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a calm day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Greg C.
    Greg C.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a vibrant waterfront backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Negin A.
    Negin A.
    we had the most amazing time on this trip. Thomas was the most amazing Captain! highly recommend this experience with Thomas and this company
  • A fisherman reeling in a large fish while on a boat, showcasing the excitement of the catch in a calm water setting.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Steven G.
    Steven G.
    Really enjoyed our time on the water, and were taken to many interesting fishing spots. Would definitely recommend !

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2025
Boat manufacturer
Seahunt
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Tampa right now

CobiaCobia
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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