Baytime Charters – Fairfield

Make some memories in Connecticuts beautiful long island sound and go fishing with Baytime Charters. With Captain Samuel at the helm, you’ll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.

Species like Tautog, Flounder, Scup (Porgy), Striped Bass, Bluefish, Bonito, Weakfish, Little Tunny, Black Seabass, and more can be found in these waters if you come at the right time of year. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light tackle. Capt. Samuel also offers fly fishing, but you may need to bring your own fly gear.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise, you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!

You’ll be welcome aboard a 22’ Bay boat with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Capt. Samuel will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Your fishing license for the day is covered by the charter boat, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Keep in mind that you may release some fish due to regulations. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish. It’s always wise to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Baytime Charters is just a click away, so why not make it happen?



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Quickie
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    New to fishing or just dont have that much time? This is the trip for you. We stay local and show you the basics while we are still usually able to catch a few for diner
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    4 hour A.M trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Half day adventures are the perfect amount of time to catch some fish and create some Memories. Targeting all species based on time of year and weather. Kids welcome!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    Sunset bite
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Sit back, enjoy the evening and catch some fish. Pack youself a drink and join us for a long island sound summer evening!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
  • Private trip
    7 hour A.M trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    The 7 hour (full day) gives us the time to Run wherever we need to and fish different species. We will target some bigger fish for pictures and tastey fish for diner!
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Weakfish
    Weakfish
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Tautog
    Tautog
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
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Great time!
Questionable Weather But Great Day
Best Day of Fishing Ever with Captain Samuel!!
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Amanda W.
Excellent
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour A.M trip on September 7, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain Samuel and learned a lot from him about LIS, the types of fish and their behavior,...
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Jeffery R.
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Questionable Weather But Great Day

VERIFIED   4 hour A.M trip on August 4, 2024
Captain Samuel was up front about the weather conditions for the day.  But It turned out great. Alll four of us caught fish....
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Michael O.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Heck of a captain

VERIFIED   4 hour A.M trip on August 3, 2024
Even in the heat of the summer capt’n put us on dozens of fish. Pulled in plenty of fluke, scup, bluefish and sea bass. We’ll...
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Charles B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Samuel

VERIFIED   NEW  Sunset bite on September 2, 2024
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Cyndi F.
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Best Day of Fishing Ever with Captain Samuel!!

VERIFIED   Afternoon mixed bag on September 3, 2023
For anyone looking for a phenomenal day of fishing, I highly recommend BayTime Charters & Captain Samuel! He treated our teenage...
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FAQs about Baytime Charters – Fairfield

Baytime Charters – Fairfield offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Quickie (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour A.M trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Sunset bite (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 7 hour A.M trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Baytime Charters – Fairfield, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Baytime Charters – Fairfield include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Baytime Charters – Fairfield offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing

Baytime Charters – Fairfield offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Baytime Charters – Fairfield include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Tautog
  • Weakfish

Meet the Captain

Samuel Newman
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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209 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2019
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Captain Samuel Newman began fishing when he was only 3 years old, has been working on boats since he was 10, and became a deckhand at the age of 15. He moved down to Tampa from eastern Connecticut, got his captain’s license in 2017, and has been running charters since 2018. He specializes in catching Bull Redfish and other big trophy species, such as Goliath Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, and more! He loves his job because “there’s no greater feeling than helping someone catch their first monster fish and just making people happy.” It’s why he does what he does. Captain Sam invites you to join him on Baytime Charters and experience the thrill of a lifetime!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Bonito Bonito
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
NauticStar
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer