Bait-N-Bite 

5.0/5 (33 reviews)
 1399 Severn Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606, United States

Bait-N-Bite 

5.0/5 (33 reviews)
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1399 Severn Avenue
Tampa, FL, United States

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!

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (45)

Fishing with Thomas
amazing captain and experience
amazing captain and experience
Great time on the water!
Super Chill! and Super Fun
Super Chill! and Super Fun
+39

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

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Bruce Jones
Bruce Jones
5.0
Verified
Super Chill! and Super Fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20252 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
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Review media 1
Reported catch:
Cobia
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
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Negin Ashki
Negin Ashki
5.0
Verified
New
amazing captain and experience
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 20253 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
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
December 28, 2025
Thanks for the review Negin, had a great time showing your family what Tampa Bay has to offer!
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Greg Castings
Greg Castings
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Thomas
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 20261 adult1 child
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thanks Greg! Good times catching fish with you and your son!
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Mari Takahashi
Mari Takahashi
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 20252 adults
Capt Tommy was so nice and taught us so much about how to fish in the Tampa Bay. My husband and I are from the Northeast and we were so appreciative of Capt Tommy teaching us the proper setups and rigs for Florida fish. We caught huge redfish, and a huge gator trout. Definitely 10/10 recommend!
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Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
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Steven Gaal
Steven Gaal
5.0
Verified
Great time on the water!
Half Day Night on November 8, 20252 adults
Really enjoyed our time on the water, and were taken to many interesting fishing spots. Would definitely recommend !
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Response from Captain
November 9, 2025
Thanks for coming out Steven! Had a great time with you and your son!
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US $345
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US $489
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US $549
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US $750
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Rating

5.0
33 reviews
5
32
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

Fishing with Thomas
amazing captain and experience
amazing captain and experience
Great time on the water!
Super Chill! and Super Fun
Super Chill! and Super Fun
+39

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (33)

Filter
Showing 15 of 33 reviews
Bruce Jones
Bruce Jones
5.0
Verified
Super Chill! and Super Fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 20252 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
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Cobia
Snook
Mangrove Snapper
Redfish
+1
0
Negin Ashki
Negin Ashki
5.0
Verified
New
amazing captain and experience
Half Day Trip (PM) on December 26, 20253 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
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain
December 28, 2025
Thanks for the review Negin, had a great time showing your family what Tampa Bay has to offer!
0
Greg Castings
Greg Castings
5.0
Verified
New
Fishing with Thomas
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 20261 adult1 child
Response from Captain
January 3, 2026
Thanks Greg! Good times catching fish with you and your son!
0
Mari Takahashi
Mari Takahashi
5.0
Verified
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 20252 adults
Capt Tommy was so nice and taught us so much about how to fish in the Tampa Bay. My husband and I are from the Northeast and we were so appreciative of Capt Tommy teaching us the proper setups and rigs for Florida fish. We caught huge redfish, and a huge gator trout. Definitely 10/10 recommend!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Spotted Seatrout
Redfish
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Steven Gaal
Steven Gaal
5.0
Verified
Great time on the water!
Half Day Night on November 8, 20252 adults
Really enjoyed our time on the water, and were taken to many interesting fishing spots. Would definitely recommend !
Review media 0
Response from Captain
November 9, 2025
Thanks for coming out Steven! Had a great time with you and your son!
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FAQs about Bait-N-Bite

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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
2005
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Seahunt
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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