Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

4.9/5 (161 reviews)

State licensed

4140 Cortez Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34607, United States–

Up to 9 miles

Spring Hill, FL, United States

–

23 ft

4.9/5 (161 reviews)

Angler's Choice

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!

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Customer reviews

Rating

4.9

161 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (321)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

95%

Caught fish

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Stefanie Davis

Pennsylvania, US

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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:

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

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

Repeat angler

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:

Response from Captain

February 16, 2026

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

John O’Reilly

Minnesota, US

•

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

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

Response from Captain

June 19, 2026

Thank you for the review John!

Andy Thompson

Repeat angler

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:

Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

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

Kim Donahue

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

•

Member since 2026

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Trout Max!!

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 19, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Tim took us to a few places and then we hit the jackpot of trout!  This was a first fishing trip for one of our daughters and she ended up catching the most today.  Captain Tim was determined to find the spot where the fish were biting!  We had a lot of fun and we appreciate his knowledge of the water and where to look!  Thank you again for a fun day!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 2, 2026

Thank you for the awesome review!!! 😊

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Scalloping Trip (AM)

4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM

Seasonal trip

Jul 1 - Sep 24

US $375

Entire boat: 2 people

US $375

Entire boat: 2 people

Scalloping Trip (PM)

4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM

Seasonal trip

Jul 1 - Sep 24

US $375

Entire boat: up to 3 people

US $375

Entire boat: up to 3 people

AM Shark fishing

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Mar 1 - Oct 30

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

Half Day Trip (PM)

4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

PM Shark fishing

4 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM

Seasonal trip

Mar 1 - Oct 31

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

3/4 Day Trip

6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $650

Entire boat: 2 people

US $650

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Trip

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

4.9

161 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (321)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

99%

Recommended

95%

Caught fish

All reviews (161)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 161 reviews

Stefanie Davis

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:

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

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

Repeat angler

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:

Response from Captain

February 16, 2026

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

John O’Reilly

Minnesota, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

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

Response from Captain

June 19, 2026

Thank you for the review John!

Andy Thompson

Repeat angler

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:

Response from Captain

April 25, 2026

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

Kim Donahue

Repeat angler

Georgia, US

Member since 2026

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Trout Max!!

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 19, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain Tim took us to a few places and then we hit the jackpot of trout!  This was a first fishing trip for one of our daughters and she ended up catching the most today.  Captain Tim was determined to find the spot where the fish were biting!  We had a lot of fun and we appreciate his knowledge of the water and where to look!  Thank you again for a fun day!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 2, 2026

Thank you for the awesome review!!! 😊

FAQs about Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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

1 x 200HP

Max cruising speed

50 knots

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (321)

What anglers say

All reviews (161)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Anglers' gallery (321)

What anglers say

All reviews (161)

FAQs about Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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