Seize The Bay Fishing Charters 

4.9
(169 reviews)
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State licensed
 4140 Cortez Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34607, United States–

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters 

Spring Hill, FL, United States
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23 ft
6
4.9
(169 reviews)

With over 30 years experience fishing the area Captain Tim of Seize The Bay Fishing Charters knows how to make your day on the water exciting, fun, and an adventure you'll remember. And they will do just that. Taking you to the best spots you could imagine, where the fish swim in schools, and where the scallops spend their days in the summer season.

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters is operated by Captain Tim who has many years of experience fishing the Nature Coast. His extensive knowledge and experience will go to work for you to create a memorable excursion of catching fish or collecting scallops ensuring success even on the toughest days.

The fishing will take place aboard an extremely versatile 2023 22' BlueWave center console boat powered by a 200 HP Suzuki. The tunnel hull enables the boat to run in very shallow water to quickly get you to where the fish are, while the modified v-hull maintains a comfortable and dry ride in the chop.The raised console design and fore and aft casting decks provide an elevated platform for multiple anglers for better line of sight and castability.

Your targeted fish species will include Redfish, Cobia, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Seatrout, the mighty Bull and Blacktip Sharks, and the delicious Sheepshead. Scallops are also available when in season, which runs from June to September. You will have snorkeling equipment available for the scalloping trips, and premium fishing gear for all other types of fish you plan to catch.

Capt. Tim offers inshore, nearshore, flats and backcountry fishing and scalloping adventures along Florida's beautiful Nature Coast. Your starting point will be Weeki Wachee. This is a small city located in Hernando County, Florida, and is home to attractions such as the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show.

Book a trip with Seize The Bay Fishing Charters and have the time of your life under the Floridian sun!

With over 30 years experience fishing the area Captain Tim of Seize The Bay Fishing Charters knows how to make your day on the water exciting, fun, and an adventure you'll remember. And they will do just that. Taking you to the best spots you could imagine, where the fish swim in schools, and where the scallops spend their days in the summer season.

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters is operated by Captain Tim who has many years of experience fishing the Nature Coast. His extensive knowledge and experience will go to work for you to create a memorable excursion of catching fish or collecting scallops ensuring success even on the toughest days.

The fishing will take place aboard an extremely versatile 2023 22' BlueWave center console boat powered by a 200 HP Suzuki. The tunnel hull enables the boat to run in very shallow water to quickly get you to where the fish are, while the modified v-hull maintains a comfortable and dry ride in the chop.The raised console design and fore and aft casting decks provide an elevated platform for multiple anglers for better line of sight and castability.

Your targeted fish species will include Redfish, Cobia, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Seatrout, the mighty Bull and Blacktip Sharks, and the delicious Sheepshead. Scallops are also available when in season, which runs from June to September. You will have snorkeling equipment available for the scalloping trips, and premium fishing gear for all other types of fish you plan to catch.

Capt. Tim offers inshore, nearshore, flats and backcountry fishing and scalloping adventures along Florida's beautiful Nature Coast. Your starting point will be Weeki Wachee. This is a small city located in Hernando County, Florida, and is home to attractions such as the world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaid Show.

Book a trip with Seize The Bay Fishing Charters and have the time of your life under the Floridian sun!

Tim Stout
Captain
Tim Stout
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Scalloping Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Scallop
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Scalloping Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Sep 24
Scallop
US $375
Entire boat: up to 3 people
AM Shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 30
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+2
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
PM Shark fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Oct 31
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
Shark (Nurse)
+3
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
+8
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Snook
Tarpon
Black Drum
+8
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
169 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (336)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (169)

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Stefanie Davis
Stefanie Davis
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Captain Tim was awesome! from the start, the communication and preparation were outstanding. The weather on the day that we booked ended up not being ideal. Captain Tim advised that we move to the following day. He gave us easy instructions on what to expect and what to bring. And we just needed to show up! His boat was beautiful, clean, and had everything we needed. He went above and beyond for us, taking us to several fishing spots. We had our 3 boys with us, all in elementary school. They were thrilled with all of the time tgat they got to fish, as well as the fish they caught. Funny we were plenty satisfied with our afternoon, and Tim wanted to take us to one last spot. He gave us more of his time than he had to for this. And they caught a bunch of fish. He was knowledgeable, calm, easy-going, and overall gave us likely their best memory of our trip. To top it off, he cleaned a few of their fish for us to take. Our kids were so excited to have their catch for dinner that night. Thank you so much!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Sheepshead
Tim Stout
Response from Captain

Thank you Stephanie for taking time to leave an awesome review! Hope to see you guys again soon!! Great kids BTW! I was truly impressed when they were handing the rod over to their younger brother for him to enjoy reeling them in! ❤️❤️

Jim Wallis
Jim Wallis
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
5 Star Fishing Adventure from start to finish!
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 12, 2026 • 2 adults

Capt Tim is the man!!! Had an awesome day on the water with a great mix of species, like Black Drum, Spotted Trout, Mango Snapper, Sheepshead and Red Fish. Capt Tim clearly knows these waters inside and out. Super knowledgeable and where to go. At one point we had 5 Bald Eagles circling overhead and a River otter came over to check us out and our catch. The topper on the way back was watching the Dolphins feed in a pack and then the followed us riding our wake for quite a while. Left with a bunch of fish and great memories. We are going back to book with Capt Tim next time we’re in the area.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Tim Stout
Response from Captain

Thank you for taking time to leave an awesome review Jim!! Hope to see you guys soon!!!

John O’Reilly
John O’Reilly
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Times
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 10, 2026 • 5 adults

Cpt Tim did a great job with everyone and that includes a 3 year old and 4 year. He was patient and enthusiastic. We didn’t catch many but he took us to several spots in an effort to find the fish, and he allowed the four year to be his helper getting bait out of the live well which kept him involved. We will do the trip again

Tim Stout
Response from Captain

Thank you for the review John!

Timothy Scagnelli
Timothy Scagnelli
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great successful trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 24, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Capt Tim , very professional, knows where to put you onto fish, i took my family on this trip , My wife and 3 children had a blast , everyone reeled fish in and landed on boat,i was very proud and happy , Capt Tim cleaned all our fish at end of trip that we cooked later that evening and was delicious

Reported catch:
Redfish
Tim Stout
Response from Captain

Thanks for the great review Tim!!

Andy Thompson
Andy Thompson
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Catch of a Lifetime & Great Memories Made
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 7, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

we had an absolute blast out on the water with Captain Tim! From the time we left the dock, it was clear he knew exactly where to find th fish. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and coached us on techniques that aided us in landing amazing catches including the catch of a lifetime. The boat was immaculately clean and well-equipped, making for a comfortable and productive day on the water. This is the charter for a unforgettable fishing experience.

Reported catch:
Snook
Redfish
Tim Stout
Response from Captain

Thanks for the awesome review Andy!!! I myself won't ever forget that snook!

FAQs about Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 2 guests - Scalloping Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Scalloping Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - AM Shark fishing (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - PM Shark fishing (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Seize The Bay Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling equipment For Scalloping Trips
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Seize The Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (One thing that sets us apart from other charters is that when available we will always have the bait tank filled with fresh caught live bait. Feel free to ask if you'd like to ride along in the early mornings to catch bait with the captain!! )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included in your trip price we fillet/clean your catch for you and place them in Ziploc bags for transport. )
  • Fishing license (Fishing license is included for every guest.)
Seize The Bay Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (At Seize the Bay we offer saltwater fishing trips. However occasionally, in the winter months we will fish areas of the Weeki Wachee, Mud River and Chassahowitzka rivers for snook, redfish, black drum, speckled trout etc. )
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Seize The Bay Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Seize The Bay Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Tim Stout
Tim Stout
Spring Hill, Florida, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
169 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Tim has been fishing professionally for over 30 years and loves every minute he spends on the water. He loves the Weeki Wachee area as it is rich is different fish species and especially in Scallops. He is a generous and kind person who will share his extensive knowledge to make your trip a memorable adventure.
Tim Stout
Tim Stout
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
10
reports
169
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Tim has been fishing professionally for over 30 years and loves every minute he spends on the water. He loves the Weeki Wachee area as it is rich is different fish species and especially in Scallops. He is a generous and kind person who will share his extensive knowledge to make your trip a memorable adventure.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snook
Snook
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Redfish, Trout and Snook Biting Strong
    Redfish, trout and snook bite is going strong with these cooler water temperatures.
  • A freshly caught Redfish displayed on a cooler aboard a fishing boat, with additional fish visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Richard M.
    Richard M.
    Captain Tim was professional and knowledgeable! We had a great time on the water and caught our limit in redfish. We can’t wait to go again very soon!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing offshore, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gag Grouper
    Macklin S.
    Macklin S.
    Captain Tim made this trip so memorable, between we caught an insane amount of reds and grouper. I definitely will be back for more. I cant reccomend him enough!
  • A shark is seen swimming near the surface while being reeled in, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Lemon Shark
    Paul F.
    Paul F.
    Thank you Captain Tim for a great trip an for the encouragement as I reeled in the 7 ft bull shark!! Out fmaily had a great time and we all caught plenty of other fish and enjoyed a few for dinner later! Good times!
  • A cooler filled with freshly caught scallops, showcasing a successful day of shellfishing on the water.
    John K.
    John K.
    I never got so many scallops! We were in about 5 feet of water. The captain stayed away from the crowded area which made it even better.
  • Adult angler holding a white bucket filled with assorted seashells and shellfish indoors.
    Erika J.
    Erika J.
    kids had a blast scalloping on our mid day trip. captian tim made sure they found plenty action.
  • A proud angler and a young girl display a net full of clams at the dock, surrounded by lush palm trees on a sunny day.
    Ross R.
    Ross R.
    We had zero scallops before and gallons of scallops after! Capt. Tim knows his business and we had a great time.
  • A family enjoys a successful fishing trip, with a woman and two young boys proudly displaying a caught fish on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    John O.
    John O.
    Cpt Tim did a great job with everyone and that includes a 3 year old and 4 year. He was patient and enthusiastic. We didn’t catch many but he took us to several spots in an effort to find the fish, and he allowed the four year to be his helper getting bait out of the live well which kept him involved. We will do the trip again
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    William J.
    William J.
    It was none stop catching fish and every single one we caught was "big". In the end, I was beaten to a pulp> My wife Chelie hit the "Slam",
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Alicia B.
    Alicia B.
    we had an absolute blast, caught some big and had a great time.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
BlueWave
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling equipment
For Scalloping Trips
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
One thing that sets us apart from other charters is that when available we will always have the bait tank filled with fresh caught live bait. Feel free to ask if you'd like to ride along in the early mornings to catch bait with the captain!!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included in your trip price we fillet/clean your catch for you and place them in Ziploc bags for transport.
Fishing license
Fishing license is included for every guest.

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children are always welcome on board. We do however ask that you let us know ahead of the trip if you are bringing young ones along so that we can be sure to have the proper life jackets on board for them.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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