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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
+38Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Jun 28, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Super Chill! and Super Fun
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
TJ is an excellent boat captain and angler. We would highly recommend and go again. Super patient, understanding and flexible...
Apr 13, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
April fishing trip
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!
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...
Mar 1, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
We slayed the trout!
So much fun! Captain Tommy was super cool with the kids (5 & 6yo). Put us on the fish. Nice tackle. Variety of live bait. Very attentive. Also saw manatees and dolphins along the way. Great time for all. Thank you!
So much fun! Captain Tommy was super cool with the kids (5 & 6yo). Put us on the fish. Nice tackle. Variety of live bait....
Jan 1, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great fun with Capt Tommy
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.
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...
Mar 28, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Great day on the water!
Tommy did an excellent job guiding my boys on their fishing trip. They caught all day and had a blast!
Tommy did an excellent job guiding my boys on their fishing trip. They caught all day and had a blast!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
+38Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
93%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Super Chill! and Super Fun
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025
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
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
April fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
We slayed the trout!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2025
So much fun! Captain Tommy was super cool with the kids (5 & 6yo). Put us on the fish. Nice tackle. Variety of live bait. Very attentive. Also saw manatees and dolphins along the way. Great time for all. Thank you!
So much fun! Captain Tommy was super cool with the kids (5 & 6yo). Put us on the fish. Nice tackle. Variety of live bait. Very attentive. Also saw manatees and dolphins along the way. Great time for all. Thank you!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great fun with Capt Tommy
Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day on the water!
3/4 Day Trip on March 28, 2025
Tommy did an excellent job guiding my boys on their fishing trip. They caught all day and had a blast!
Tommy did an excellent job guiding my boys on their fishing trip. They caught all day and had a blast!
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