Baitrun Charters
Baitrun Charters
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There's a fish with your name on it in Tampa and Baitrun Charters will help you catch it!
Local species include Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Cobia, Pompano, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Your vessel for the day is a 21' Center console with room for 3 passengers. It has downriggers, as well as everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
There's a fish with your name on it in Tampa and Baitrun Charters will help you catch it!
Local species include Gag Grouper, Hogfish, Cobia, Pompano, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail, and more if you cast your line at the right time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!
Your vessel for the day is a 21' Center console with room for 3 passengers. It has downriggers, as well as everything else you need for a productive day on the water. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
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I can’t say enough about the EXELENT experience we had with Captain James “Baitrun Charters” he was very polite, fun to be around, and knowledgeable. We went fishing in Tampa Bay on February 23rd, and 24th, 2026. Tampa Bay had very unusual weather. The temperature was in the mid to lower 30s and the bay was choppy with white cap waves. With his skill of handling the boat Captain James was able to limit the bounce of the boat all the way across the bay and put us directly on fish. We caught Sheepshead, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Sea Trout, and a lot of Lady fish, as well as other varieties of fish. It was a wonderful two 8 hour days of fishing. Because of the unusual weather he also offered us the opportunity to move the dates to the following day when the weather was much calmer and the temperature much warmer, but because of our unmovable appointments, and plans we were unable to make any changes to our dates. He was there waiting on us, ready to go when my brother-in-law and I showed up at 8:00 AM, for both days of fishing. He also had live bait ready on board and every time we caught a fish he removed the fish, measured it to ensure it was a keeper, and had bait in hand to replace the bait we lost during our excursion. He had bait wells and fish wells to keep them both alive until we were done. Upon the return of our trip, he also cleaned and filleted the fish, placing them in plastic zip locks bags and placed them in our cooler along with ice. We saw plenty of dolphin, manatees, stingrays, and other fish as we floated around the fishing spots, where Captain James knew just where to take us to catch plenty of fish, and he kept the boat from blowing around during the fishing. I cannot describe the wonderful experience that we had during this excursion. I HIGHLY recommend “Baitrun Charter” to anyone who wants to catch fish, see saltwater wildlife and have and extraordinary experience. If I could give him a higher rating it would be 20 stars if not more. He will not disappoint you at all!!! Don Dietz
Cant wait to fish with you again Don!
we booked for our trip. And it was slow. However. James was awesome. He kept looking for fish. He kept trying things. He is very good natured and has great Customer Service skills. Made the trip very fun. And finally put us on fish. Definitely recommend him. Very good guy.
My husband and I had a great fishing trip with James. James was very informative and attentive to our needs. This was my first time fishing and I didn’t think I would have fun but I did. He basically taught me how to fish. We caught a lot of fish in my opinion. This was an amazing trip. I would love to go back out again. The experience is definitely worth the price.
thanks Shanice!
Captain James put us on fish within 30 minutes of being on the boat. Great trip and definitely would go again!
Captain James was awesome! we caught Snaper, trout, grouper, Ladyfish, pinfish, & sharks! a true variety.
FAQs about Baitrun Charters
- US $450 per group - 3 Hour - Sunrise (3 hours)
- US $450 per group - 3 Hour - Sunrise (copy) (3 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Custom (4 hours)
- US $550 per group - 4 Hour Trip (copy) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $750 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Custom (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Full day (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If you would like to learn about catching live bait we can do that, but I go out and cast net the bait prior to pick up. Bait is included in pricing. )
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No extra charge for filleting keeper fish)
- Fishing license (Fishing licenses are covered for all guests )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Cobia
- Grouper (Gag)
- Hogfish
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have over 25 years on the water and fishing. I've traveled the world playing music. I was younger and discovered fishing along the way. It's tough to say fishing pulled me away from being a musician, but it may be true!
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have over 25 years on the water and fishing. I've traveled the world playing music. I was younger and discovered fishing along the way. It's tough to say fishing pulled me away from being a musician, but it may be true!
Real catches by this captain
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How cancellations work
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.
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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.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:
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What’s biting in Tampa right now
Cobia
Grouper (Gag)
Hogfish
Pompano
Redfish
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
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