Captain
Russell Newman

Member since July 2024 Palmetto, United States
Background
Born in South Africa on the east Coast. My dad was a fisherman and I started fishing from about 4 years old. I crewed on commercial fishing vessels since the age of 14 in South Africa( rod and reel line fishing- mostly reef and some game fishing). Worked as a deckhand on a charter boat in St Augustine for about a year in my 20's whilst living in Florida ( Jodie-Lynn II). I drove charter fishing vessels in Melbourne Australia between 2006 and 2015. Immigrated to Tampa in 2016. Been fishing Tampa Bay since 2016 but only started my charter business in full time in early 2024.
Techniques
I fish the mangroves/shallow water primarily for snook, red fish, jacks, flounders and trout. I also love fishing the inshore reefs and shipping channel for Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, grunts, Goliath Grouper, king mackerel, Cobia, sheep's head and Spanish mackerel. I also fish for Tarpon during Tarpon season.

Hey, I'm Captain Russell Newman

Palmetto, United States
Background
Born in South Africa on the east Coast. My dad was a fisherman and I started fishing from about 4 years old. I crewed on commercial fishing vessels since the age of 14 in South Africa( rod and reel line fishing- mostly reef and some game fishing). Worked as a deckhand on a charter boat in St Augustine for about a year in my 20's whilst living in Florida ( Jodie-Lynn II). I drove charter fishing vessels in Melbourne Australia between 2006 and 2015. Immigrated to Tampa in 2016. Been fishing Tampa Bay since 2016 but only started my charter business in full time in early 2024.
Techniques
I fish the mangroves/shallow water primarily for snook, red fish, jacks, flounders and trout. I also love fishing the inshore reefs and shipping channel for Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, grunts, Goliath Grouper, king mackerel, Cobia, sheep's head and Spanish mackerel. I also fish for Tarpon during Tarpon season.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Palmetto
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing With Captain Russell
Captain Newman putting us on the Gags!
Beautiful red caught with Skyway Seafaris
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Lisa P.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing With Captain Russell

NEW  5 Hour Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 10, 2025
This was my first experience on a fishing charter and had a Wonderful time!ย  Captain Russell was kind and patient with me...
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Alyssa C.
Palm Harbor, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fun day of fishing with Captain Russell

5 Hour Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 27, 2024
My kids and I (ages 10 & 11) had an incredibly enjoyable & adventurous day with Captain Russ.ย  My kids have only fished a...
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Devin H.
Palmetto, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Multiple Charters & Multiple Memories

5 Hour Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 7, 2025
I have been out with many great captains but have to say that hitting the water with Captain Russell is always a joy. I have...
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Sean C.
Sarasota, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Multiple trips with Captain Russ

5 Hour Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 9, 2024
Russ always puts us on the fish!! I have gone on dozens of trips, and always come home with a bag full of filets. What I enjoy...
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Dawn J.
Palmetto, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

NEW  4 Hour Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 13, 2025
The Captain was professional,ย  knowledgeable and friendly, which made for an enjoyable experience.
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