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
    US $400
    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
    Scalloping Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Sep 24
    US $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
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $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
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $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
    3/4 Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $650
    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
    US $800
    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:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Scalloping Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Scalloping Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (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
  • 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

Meet the Captain

Tim Stout
Weeki Wachee, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time 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 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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Recent fishing reports

Spring time trout, redfish & snook are f
Spring time trout, redfish & snook are f
March 14, 2024
Water temperatures are warming up and the fishing is hot. Trout snook and reds are eating like crazy!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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This fishing charter is worth your money!
This fishing charter is worth your money!
This fishing charter is worth your money!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Steve Z.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 21, 2023
Captain Tim provided a great day of fishing for my 8-year old son & I.  I was worried when the first boat we passed said they...
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Norman H.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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This fishing charter is worth your money!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 16, 2024
Tim provides an excellent experience which, for US, included catching MANY fish…speckled Trout, Snook, and Redfish. We came...
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Paula F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fox family day of fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 10, 2023
Hi to all. It was our first time inland fishing. Captain Tim is very nice and goes out of his way to keep you fishing....
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Jason E.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great family trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2024
Captain Tim provided an awesome experience. The fish didn’t cooperate the best but we had an amazing time and the boys throughly...
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Helena P.
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 11, 2024
Good time fishing with Captain Tim 👍We caught some Red Fish and speckled sea trout …What i loved about this captain he...
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