Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

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.

The fishing will take place aboard an extremely versatile 21’ Kenner center console boat powered by a 200 HP Yamaha. 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.

Your targeted fish species will include Redfish, Cobia, Snook, Tarpon, Black Drum, Grouper, Spanish Mackerel, Spotted 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 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Scalloping Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    $350
    This is a fun half day trip where you will go snorkeling in the beautiful grass flats of Hernando and Citrus County. You will go in search of tasty Bay Scallops. Book early as these trips fill up fast! They are available from June to September.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $400
    This trip will see you targeting Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark and other inshore and flats species. Captain Tim will advise on the best spots to go fishing depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    $450
    This trip will see you targeting Redfish, Cobia, Tarpon, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, and other inshore and flats species. Captain Tim will advise on the best spots to go fishing depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Scalloping Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    $400
    On this trip, you will spend four hours snorkeling in the beautiful grass flats of Hernando and Citrus County. Your target will be the tasty Bay Scallops. This trip must be booked early as they trips fill up fast! Season is from June to September.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $500
    The 6-hour long trip can take you to the inshore and nearshore waters in search of Grouper, Shark, Redfish, Sheepshead, Snook, and Spotted Seatrout. Captain Tim will advise on the best fish to target depending on the season.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    The full day is 8 hours and will see you targeting a variety of inshore nearshore, wreck and flats species. You can catch Redfish, Cobia, Sheepshead, Shark, Grouper, Tarpon and other fish that call the local waters home.
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FAQs about Seize The Bay Fishing Charters

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $25 per person after 3 guests - Scalloping Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $400 per group, additional $25 per person after 3 guests - Scalloping Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $500 per group, additional $60 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $60 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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled Water/Ice)
  • Fishing License

Seize The Bay Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • 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
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

About the Captain

Tim Stout
Weeki Wachee, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
69 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2016
Angler's Choice
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Captain Tim has been fishing professionally for over 27 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Shallow Sport (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 200HP YAMAHA engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
For Scalloping Trips
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled Water/Ice
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Six hour trip with Captain Tim Stout
Six hour trip with Captain Tim Stout
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Angler Rating
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Catch intended fish
84%
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Joshua H.
Mount Pleasant, SC
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Father and sons weekend

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2023
Captain Tim helped me put together a fishing trip for my aging father and three brothers. We had two half-day trips starting...
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John P.
Bloomfield, NY
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 6, 2023
Captain Tim did an excellent job working through very tough low water conditions, we fished all day with only a couple of fish. ...
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Max I.
Marathon, Florida
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Tim.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 19, 2022
This was the best fishing charter we had ever been on. Tim was an amazing captain who put on on some smashing fishing spots....
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Stephen F.
Little Rock, AR
Excellent
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Awesome Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 9, 2023
After a short ride Captain Tim put us right on the fish. We started catching fish immediately and kept reeling them in until...
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Sandy B.
Clermont, FL
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Half Day Fishing with Captain Tim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 2, 2022
We had an amazing fishing experience with Captain Tim!  While much of fishing is waiting… there was no waiting for us! ...
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